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Business Administration Apprenticeship - Flexible Working Available

Employer
Roche
Location
Welwyn, Hertfordshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
15 Jan 2020

Job Details

Who we are

Roche is the world’s leading research-based healthcare company, providing innovative products to both the Pharmaceutical and Diagnostics industries. We are passionate about transforming patients’ lives and at Roche, we focus on developing innovative medicines and diagnostic tests that help patients live longer, better lives.

The Position

We have a number of exciting opportunities for individuals based in Welwyn Garden City to start a career in Business Administration on a 12 month apprenticeship, during which time they will learn the skills needed to support teams administratively whilst gaining valuable work experience within a leading global company. The roles will work alongside established Administrators who support local and global teams. 

If you want to learn more about systems and processes, like to use your initiative and have excellent communication skills, this role is for you.

Full training will be provided as part of this apprenticeship. On successful completion of this apprenticeship you will leave Roche with a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.  

Who are you

  • Are you an enthusiastic, highly motivated individual?
  • Are you organised?
  • Do you enjoy working as part of a team?
  • Do you like working on different things every day?

Apprenticeship Requirements

To be considered for the UK Apprenticeship scheme you must be 16 years of age before you start (February 2020) and be eligible to work in the UK. If the answer is ‘yes’ to all the above questions we would love to hear from you.

How to apply

The application process will be split into two stages

Stage 1

CV, Cover Letter

Please ensure you include a CV and cover letter with your application. As part of your cover letter, Roche is keen to understand your motivation in applying for this position.  You should, therefore, provide responses to the following questions:

  • Why do you wish to work for Roche?
  • What interests you about the Business Administration role?
  • What would you like to achieve during your apprenticeship?

Your cover letter should not exceed one page.

Video Interview

Once a HR review has been completed you will be invited to complete a Video Interview to support your application.

Stage 2:

Onsite Activity Day

If successful at the Video, CV and Cover Letter screen, you will be invited to the final stage of the application process. This will include a face to face interview, and relevant activities critical for the role, giving you a taste of Roche and the placement.

Onsite activity day: January 2020 tbc

Start date: February 2020

Because it’s not just a job.

It’s a responsibility. A big one. The next step is yours. Investing in you.

Who we are

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions. Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based upon an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, mental/physical disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Company

With over 1400 people occupying our site in Welwyn, you can expect opportunities in Early Development (pRED), Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and of course our corporate function.

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