Summary
We are offering an exciting opportunity where you “earn and learn”. This apprenticeship will give you a wide-ranging experience of our Governance and Procurement Service whilst building your knowledge and helping to lead you into a career in local government.
What you will do at work
To assist in providing effective and efficient administration support to the Governance and Procurement Service.
•arrangements for local and national elections and referenda
•maintenance of the register of electors and absent voters lists including regular contact with members of the public
•arrangements for meetings of Council, Cabinet and Council committees
•assisting in the administration of the Procurement Service
•administration of governance databases and portals
•working with Officers within the Governance and Procurement Team to support various aspects of their work
You will be expected to carry out tasks required on a day-to-day basis. The work you will do will be designed to ensure you meet the evidence and standards required for your qualification.
Training
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and develop new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE English Language, Maths, and ICT or equivalent. (9 to 4 (formerly A* to C)) – essential
About this employer
West Suffolk Council is an extremely ambitious and dynamic local authority with a workforce of over 700 employees. We provide healthy, safe and vibrant places to live and work. Few other employers play such a pivotal role in the community. That’s a great responsibility but also very rewarding and something that really makes a difference.
After this apprenticeship
It is not guaranteed that the apprentice will move into a full time post however, other opportunities may be available at the time.
Things to consider
Must be eligible for apprenticeship funding.
Employee benefits
Holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme – contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 16.4%
Life assurance
Agile working
Access to a unique employee benefits package
Rail and bus staff discounts
A range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives
Discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres