N1080 Business Support Apprentice Level 3 - Role Profile
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Democratic and Members Support Team at Plymouth City Council. We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated individual with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills for the role of Business Support Apprentice.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide administrative and customer-focused support duties to elected members, Plymouth residents, and PCC colleagues across a range of departments, ensuring that all services provided are efficient and effective. In addition to your role with Plymouth City Council, you will also be undertaking a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with a local training provider and will be provided time during the working week for off-the-job training.
Please note: apprentices without Level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment.
Minimum Requirements
In order to undertake this role, it is essential that you have the following: GCSE’s A*- C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths Knowledge of Microsoft applications to include Word, Outlook, and Excel Understanding of the importance of confidentiality Experience of working towards deadlines Experience of working as part of a team Good organisational, time and task management skills Attention to detail and accuracy Good communication and interpersonal skills The ideal candidate will also have the following desirable experience, knowledge, and skills: Experience of using spreadsheets to collate information Please see the Business Support Apprentice Role Profile for more detailed information about the duties and requirements of the role. If you have the required knowledge and experience and an interest in working within local authority supporting elected members, we would like to hear from you. This role is based at The Council House; we are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role. Funding & Assessments
Please be aware that if you are successful in your application you will be required to sit a functional skills assessment with the apprenticeship training provider. Your current and previous qualifications will also be checked to ensure that you are eligible for course funding. The training provider for this vacancy is Achievement Training, contact number 01752 202266. For informal enquiries or if you require any further information about this role then please contact Tilly Turner on tilly.turner@plymouth.gov.uk. Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality, we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care, or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
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In order to undertake this role, it is essential that you have the following: GCSE’s A*- C (9-4) or equivalent in English and Maths Knowledge of Microsoft applications to include Word, Outlook, and Excel Understanding of the importance of confidentiality Experience of working towards deadlines Experience of working as part of a team Good organisational, time and task management skills Attention to detail and accuracy Good communication and interpersonal skills The ideal candidate will also have the following desirable experience, knowledge, and skills: Experience of using spreadsheets to collate information Please see the Business Support Apprentice Role Profile for more detailed information about the duties and requirements of the role. If you have the required knowledge and experience and an interest in working within local authority supporting elected members, we would like to hear from you. This role is based at The Council House; we are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role. Funding & Assessments
Please be aware that if you are successful in your application you will be required to sit a functional skills assessment with the apprenticeship training provider. Your current and previous qualifications will also be checked to ensure that you are eligible for course funding. The training provider for this vacancy is Achievement Training, contact number 01752 202266. For informal enquiries or if you require any further information about this role then please contact Tilly Turner on tilly.turner@plymouth.gov.uk. Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality, we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, have been in Plymouth City Council care, or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
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