Apprentice Office Administrator
Bailey Partnership (Group) LTD · Maidstone, · posted 8 September 2026
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The office administrator will provide comprehensive day-to-day administrative and operational support to ensure the Maidstone office runs efficiently.
Responsibilities include office management, supplies and equipment, post, reception and telephone duties, travel bookings for Maidstone staff, meeting arrangements including ‘meet & greet’, cleaning and facilities coordination, petty cash, PPE, health and safety checks, fire warden duties and general office compliance.
The role also supports the bid team with preparing CVs, structure charts, submission covers and contents, and business development research. In addition, the administrator provides general secretarial and wider team support, including audio typing, archiving and assisting other disciplines with administrative tasks.
Your training
On the job training at our Maidstone office.
This is a full time post (5 days a week) and whilst the candidate is training will consist of 4 days office based / 1 day college based or college study at the office.
Where it leads
Part of a large multidisciplinary company so career paths are wide and varied for the right candidate.
About Bailey Partnership (Group) LTD
Bailey Partnership is an independent practice and has been established for over 50 years. The practice was established in 1971 and currently employs around 230 staff within 14 offices across England & Gibraltar. Since our inception, we have been engaged on a comprehensive range of projects in the public and private sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, residential, along with a strong background in defence, encompassing new build, refurbishment, maintenance, and management.
We provide an integrated consultancy service covering all aspects of the design, planning, engineering, procurement, safety, management and maintenance of the built environment. Our approach is underpinned by the way in which we plan, programme, coordinate, manage, and orchestrate the design team. Communication is seen as a key aspect of managing the process with organised and timely delivery and dissemination of information.
With a strong record of experience and achievement, we strive to meet and exceed client expectations by delivering high-quality, award winning solutions that exhibit design excellence and innovation.
Fundamental to the successful delivery of our projects is a clear understanding of the client’s requirements, aspirations, and objectives, yet maintaining a sufficiently flexible attitude to accommodate changes in these areas. This approach has proved our team can efficiently and successfully deliver projects of varying complexity.
As a practice, we understand the effects of climate change and the increasing challenges to our planet. We also acknowledge the significant impact buildings have regarding carbon emissions. As designers, we recognise our responsibility to reduce this. We work collaboratively with our clients to ensure projects achieve the highest levels of sustainability.
Things to consider
- Driving licence preferred. A long distance commute will not be considered.
- For candidates not already driving, a commitment to learning is essential.
- Office based position - computer based. There is no opportunity to work from home.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English Language (grade 4) — essential
- GCSE Mathematics (grade 4) — essential
Where you'll work
- One Hermitage Court,, Hermitage Lane,, Maidstone,, Kent,, ME16 9NT