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Apprentice Bookings and Customer Services Officer

Employer:
Mumbles Community Council
Location:
Mumbles Community Council, Walters Crescent, Mumbles, SA3 4BB, United Kingdom.
Pay:
Annual value of £24,796 up to £27,254
Hours of work:
31-40 hours per week
Training provider:
Gower College Swansea
Level:
Apprenticeship (Level 3)
Sector:
Public Services
Pathway:
Business Administration
Possible start date:
13 April 2026
Closing date:
06 April 2026
Positions available:
1
Vacancy ID:
6901

Email your CV to - Kerryleighgrabham@mumbles.gov.uk

Kerryleighgrabham@mumbles.gov.uk


About the apprenticeship

Duties

Booking Administration
Act as the first point of contact for all hire enquiries by phone, email and in person.
Maintain an integrated and up-to-date bookings system for both sites.
Process booking requests, confirm availability and issue hire agreements and terms and conditions.
Collect payments, ensure correct allocation of payments on the accounting system.
Credit control responsibilities – chasing late payments.

Customer Service & Liaison
Welcome and support hirers on arrival, providing orientation on site-specific procedures including fire safety, room layouts and equipment use.
Respond to routine enquiries regarding facilities at both locations.
Assist members of the public with general enquiries regarding Council services.

Administrative Support
Maintain records of key holders, insurance documentation and safeguarding checks for relevant groups.
Prepare regular reports on occupancy, booking trends and usage patterns to support planning and marketing.
Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and occupancy forecasts.
Prepare monthly reports on income, bookings and outstanding invoices for the Responsible Financial Officer.

Additional information

Mumbles Community Council is seeking a proactive and organised individual to manage room and pitch bookings at Underhill Park and The Ostreme Centre in Mumbles. This role is central to ensuring smooth access to facilities for a wide range of users, including community groups, sports teams, private hirers and internal stakeholders, while maintaining accurate and timely administrative and financial records.

Requirements

Skills

Personal Qualities
Friendly and approachable, with the ability to work collaboratively in a small team.
Flexible and willing to adapt to changing schedules, including occasional evening/weekend cover.
Reliable, punctual and committed to high standards of service.

Desirable Criteria
Experience in a leisure or community centre environment.
Knowledge of local community groups (e.g. sports clubs, arts organisations, charities).
Understanding of GDPR and data protection principles.
GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths, or demonstrable experience in a relevant customer service/administrative role.

Qualifications

Essential Criteria
Skills & Abilities
Excellent customer service skills: professional, responsive and courteous.
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Effective time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
Numerate and confident with basic financial reconciliation.
Competent IT skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and basic familiarity with websites and social media.

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills:
No
Welsh Written Skills:
No

Course details

Training provider:
Gower College Swansea
Training provider course:
Business Administration

About the employer

Mumbles Community Council
Mumbles Community Council
Walters Crescent, Mumbles
Swansea
Swansea
SA3 4BB

Disability confident

No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

Ideally in person, dates to be arranged.

How to apply

Email the address below to apply for this vacancy

Email your CV to - Kerryleighgrabham@mumbles.gov.uk

Kerryleighgrabham@mumbles.gov.uk