Apprentice in Early Careers

About the job

Key information

Somerset Council are looking for a Business Admin apprentice to join their Resourcing Team and work specifically on the Early Careers Strategy, supporting the lead with all workstreams, including apprenticeships, graduate recruitment and work experience.

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship with a local training provider.
• Full time for 37 hours per week, 1 day per week will be for study outside of the office.
• 24 month apprenticeship contract

What will I be doing?

We’re working to improve the lives of people in Somerset – and you’ll be a key part of that.

Main Responsibilities and Duties

Under supervision deliver entry level clerical and administrative support to the team / service as required including:

• Liaise with various stakeholders; such as training providers to maintain accurate records relating to all initiatives of the Early Careers Strategy.
• Update and maintain a variety of records and filing systems in support of the work of the team. Use computerised systems to input and extract data.
• Assist in report writing to showcase the work of the team to senior colleagues. Could involve attendance meetings.
• Work with colleagues across HROD to design development sessions for our Young Employees’ Network.
• Support the Early Careers Officer with event organisation; including creating attendance lists, agenda’s and supporting documents.

Works with senior members of staff to influence workforce planning; assisting teams in recruiting Young People into the workforce;

• Designing internal and external communications to advertise development opportunities or job vacancies.
• Support with the organisation of work experience opportunities; liaising with colleagues across the organisation and local schools.
• Support with the organisation of the annual graduate programme; shortlisting candidates against set criteria.

Understand, uphold and promote the aims of the council’s equality, diversity and inclusion policies; health, safety and wellbeing of self and others; and Organisational values in everything you do. Equality and Diversity practice covers both interaction with staff, service users and communities and includes challenging discrimination and promoting equality of opportunity for all.

You will be supported by your Line manager and other colleagues in the HR&OD Service. You will have contact with a variety of individuals within the Council.

You will undertake a Level 3 Business Administration, 24 month, apprenticeship with a local training provider. As part of this programme, 1 day per week will be for study outside of the office.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

We offer ongoing support, training and guidance to help you be the best you can be.

Essential skills

• Basic typing and computing skills
• Able to keep accurate records
• Good communication skills
• Good organisational skills

Personal qualities

• Take responsibility for their own development
• Be positive about working for Somerset Council and demonstrate this to all the people they come into contact with work well with all of their colleagues
• Team work
• Safe working practices
• Professional conduct and attendance
• Able to work effectively without direct supervision
• Desire to develop themselves personally and professionally.

Essential qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE grade 4/C or higher.

Future prospects

Apprentices will have the opportunity to apply for various positions on completion of the apprenticeship or will be supported to progress into similar positions with other employers.

Please ensure you list your GCSE’s on your application form.

We’re proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich our team. You can always contact the hiring manager for a chat if there’s anything you want to talk about before you apply.

What is in it for me?

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work they do to improve the lives of people in Somerset.

We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:

• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more

Supporting documents and information

Salary: National Minimum Wage Pay Rates for an Apprentice: – Under 18: £7.55, 18-20: £10.00, 21 and over £12.21 (per hour)

For further information about this role, please contact Misha Liddiatt, Early Careers Officer on 01823 355448.

When completing your application/CV please provide your full employment history and ensure that any gaps in employment are explained. Please start with your current or most recent employment.

If you have all the information you need, just hit the apply button – we can’t wait to hear from you.

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