Office Assistant Apprentice @ The Professional Squash Association - #1707334

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PLEASE NOTE: This position is for immediate start. If you are looking to start an apprenticeship in the summer, please apply closer to the time via the CT Skills website where all current & live vacancies are listed.

WHO are the Professional Squash Association?

The Professional Squash Association (PSA) is the governing body responsible for overseeing and administering men’s and women’s professional squash worldwide. With over 1,500 registered players and an impressive calendar of over 1,000 tournaments per season, the PSA showcases the pinnacle of squash in some of the most unique and stunning locations worldwide.

The PSA Group is composed of three distinct entities:

• Squash Media and Marketing Limited: Specialising in the promotion and broadcasting of squash, this entity manages and exploits the commercial rights of the PSA and its key stakeholders to drive revenue.


• PSA Foundation: The charitable arm dedicated to promoting the growth of squash, supporting player welfare, and making the sport more accessible to all.


• The PSA: The core organisation responsible for the governance, administration, and strategic development of professional squash.

Together, these entities work to elevate the sport of squash, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community while delivering top-tier professional squash experiences to fans worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to join us in celebrating and promoting the excitement and athleticism of squash at its highest level and an exciting time to join the sport with squash’s Olympic debut at LA28 on the horizon.

WHAT will I get from working with the Professional Squash Association?

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  EARN: £19,000 per year


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  EXPERIENCE- your hours: Monday to Friday 08:30am – 16:30pm with a 30 minute lunch break.


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  QUALIFICATION: Business Admin Level 3 takes approximately 18 months.


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  BENEFITS: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, learning & development opportunities, pension, social events calendar, weekly squash sessions, SQUASHTV subscription, volunteering day, wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme & partnership discounts.

WHAT will my DAY look like?

Supporting the Office and HR team to run the PSA group head office in Leeds, your daily tasks will include:

• Keep meeting rooms organised, assist booking management, coordinate food orders/restaurant bookings for office lunches and meetings.


• Liaise with building management for deliveries, visitors, and general inquiries.


• Organise weekly staff office parking calendar.


• Manage office kitchen and stationery inventory, ordering and restocking as needed.


• Assist in the organisation of PSA social events.


• Provide customer service and support to all staff on office-related questions (escalate as necessary).


• Regularly check fire exits and first aid kits, reporting any Health & Safety concerns.


• Support the HR team, fulfil recruitment administration, greet interview candidates and clients, ensuring a warm welcome.


• Assist in organising office celebrations and purchasing gifts for anniversaries.


• Design posters for social events and awareness days.


• Assist with creating, editing and formatting Word documents and PowerPoint presentations.


• Open and close the office daily.


• Promote office sustainability and support the company to reduce environmental impact.


• Log electricity meter readings.


• Water office plants weekly.


• Spend a minimum of 6 hours per week on apprenticeship work and training.

HOW does the Apprenticeship work?

Working towards your Business Admin Level 3 Qualification, you’ll attend monthly 1-2-1 meetings (online via teams every month – NO classroom OR college!) with your tutor and learn about the modules. You will be given a minimum of 3 hours per week to complete any apprenticeship work (assignments, research, and projects) and will receive at least another 3 hours of training from your employer. All apprenticeship work and training is completed in the workplace, during working hours.

• UK Residency – must have lived in the UK for at least 3 years


• Communication, team working & customer service.


• IT, administrative & problem-solving skills.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, you will receive a call from our dedicated Recruitment Consultant who will discuss the qualification, location and course length in more detail. Following this call, you will be asked to write a supporting statement and complete an English and Maths assessment.

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