Gateway & Data Collections Apprentice
Peabody Trust · Basildon · posted 29 October 2026
Wage
£24,784 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 3 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
5 January 2027
Closing date
12 November 2026
Positions
1
Apply on the official government service →No Apprentice League account needed — we never gate applications.
- Act as a first point of contact for enquiries into the outreach service.
Managing the Gateway inbox and responding to customers and external stakeholders. - Assisting with processing referrals and providing phone cover.
- Supporting daily administration and data collection activities.
- Coordinating bookings for community hubs and signposting customers to services that meet their needs.
- Ensuring appropriate escalation for customer referrals and/or contacts.
- Handling data accurately and confidentially, maintaining full GDPR compliance.
- Upholding Peabody’s policies, including Equality, Diversity, and Safeguarding.
Your training
- You will complete a variety of induction training to settle yourself in and then begin your Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship.
- If there is a need for you to complete English and/or maths at Level 2 Functional Skills, this will form part of your apprenticeship programme.
- Training will be scheduled in line with working pattern.
Where it leads
- The Level 3 Business Admin apprenticeship is a gateway to further career opportunities, such as administration, management or senior support roles.
- Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
About Peabody Trust
The Peabody Group is responsible for 66,000 homes in London and the South East. We have 17,500 care and support customers. Our mission is to help people make the most of their lives.
Things to consider
This role requires an enhanced DBS check.
Skills they're looking for
Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAdministrative skillsTeam workingInitiativeNon judgementalPatience
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade A-C, 9-1) — desired
- GCSE Maths (grade A-C, 9-1) — desired
Where you'll work
- Pembroke house, 8 Northlands pavement, Basildon, SS13 3DU