Modern Apprentice – Administration Support

May 16, 2026
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Job Description

Modern Apprentice – Administration Support – 12 months

Salary – £24,479 – 35 hours per week

Shire Housing Association Limited is a highly respected housing provider with its Head Office in Cumnock.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our staff team as a Modern Apprentice providing administration support across the business. As part of this one year post, you will complete a Modern Apprenticeship in Digital Applications Support. The course content will be customised to fit your role. This is a great way to learn many different skills and get invaluable work experience whilst earning a salary.

We are looking for someone who is keen to learn, can use their initiative and can work well in a team. We will provide all of the relevant on the job training and support in addition to any online training of the qualification.

Once trained, responsibilities will include:

  • Reception duties, greeting customers and visitors as the first point of contact.
  • Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with enquiries
  • Managing mail
  • Recording communications in our IT systems
  • Recording repairs
  • Processing invoices from suppliers
  • Maintaining spreadsheets

Please note you must be aged between 16 – 19 to apply.

A full job description and application pack can be downloaded.

Alternatively, you can contact Gemma Balfour at our office on .

For an informal chat about the post contact Claire Donnelly, Director of Corporate Services on . It is expected that the post will begin in July 2026, although there may be some flexibility around start date.

Closing Date for applications: 4pm Wednesday 27 May 2026

Shire Housing Association welcomes applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equal opportunities. This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.

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