Events Administration Apprenticeship in Honiton at East Devon District Council

Salary£25,948.89 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationHoniton
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes22 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts5 Jan 2027
Hours37 a week
Duration1 Year 8 Months

Job description

Summary

To support the delivery of a diverse events programme that enhances East Devon’s public spaces, promotes community wellbeing and strengthens visitor economy. The role ensures the effective administration, promotion and safe operation of events, weddings and filming activities while maximising income and delivering excellent customer service.

What you will do at work

You’ll work alongside experienced professionals, developing skills in administration, customer service, event planning, marketing and stakeholder engagement while helping to create memorable experiences for residents and visitors.

The role ensures the effective administration of all the Events team’s processes, promotion and safe operation of events, weddings and filming activities while maximising income and delivering excellent customer service.

Training

A 100% tailored training and assessment program will be delivered to support you throughout your Apprenticeship, (18 months including endpoint assessment).

Topics covered include:

  • The organisation
  • Value of their skills
  • Stakeholders
  • Relevant regulation
  • Policies
  • Business fundamentals
  • Processes
  • External environmental factors
  • IT
  • Record and document production
  • Decision making
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Communications
  • Quality
  • Planning and organisation
  • Project management

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Computer literate

Qualifications

  • GCSE Maths and English (4/C or above) – essential

About this employer

East Devon District Council is a forward thinking council providing a range of services to the residents of East Devon, including street cleansing, environmental health, planning and revenue collection.   You can find out more about working for us at https://eastdevon.gov.uk/careers/working-at-eddc/about-us/

After this apprenticeship

Qualified in Business Administration.

 

Things to consider

Travel required throughout East Devon, must be able to work evenings and weekends when required.

Employer

East Devon District Council

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
MBKB
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Working pattern
As some weddings and events take place out of hours, you would need to have a willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends when required. Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, shifts.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

Blackdown House
Honiton
Honiton, South West
EX14 1EJ
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