Job Summary
Temporary for 18 months.
We may conduct our interviews in person or using Microsoft Teams for video calling. All you need is a device with a camera and access to the internet. We will provide guidance and instructions on how to use this method if your interview is being held virtually.
We are a disability confident leader and we support reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process - for more information click important-information-for-applicants.
As part of North Ayrshire Council's Modern Apprentice Recruitment Process, if you are chosen as a Preferred Candidate, you must complete a 1-week pre-employment Course with one of our Employability Partners before being issued with a Conditional Offer of Employment.
The qualification to be achieved on completion of the Modern Apprenticeship is SCQF6.
Modern Apprenticeship posts are open to all North Ayrshire Residents aged 16-19 years old at the commencement of employment.
IT Services have a fantastic opportunity for a candidate who has a keen editorial eye and is interested in learning more about data analytics, web development, WCAG accessibility regulations, and digital communications. You will be part of the Digital Experience Team within IT Services and will experience a variety of requests which put the customer first.
For more details see the attached Role Profile below.
Staff Values & Behaviours
Our values of Focus, Passion, and Inspiration are core in everything we do and how we do it. They are the foundation that our work is built on, and they are used to measure how well we do each day. When they are at the heart of everything we do, we can - and will - deliver the best services for the communities of North Ayrshire.
Additional Information
North Ayrshire Council is committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
As a Disability Confident Employer, the Council has agreed to pilot the introduction of See Me CVs within the recruitment process for disabled candidates applying for Modern Apprentice roles. This post is included in the pilot and will provide any disabled candidate the opportunity to provide a See Me CV in addition to their application form as an alternative method to demonstrate they meet all the essential criteria for the post as detailed in the role profile.
This is an optional mechanism for candidates and all information provided in the See Me CV is treated as confidential under the Data Protection Regulations. For further information, guidance, and support on See Me CVs, please see our guide See Me CV.
References
If this post requires references, you will be notified of further details if you are successful in gaining an interview. Not providing relevant references when requested may delay the outcome of the interview process.
Our Workstyles
As an employer of choice, North Ayrshire Council has identified four different Workstyles. Each post in the council has been allocated one of these styles:
In Building - More than 90% of time spent primarily at a single base or location.
This post has been allocated the workstyle: In Building.
More information on our workstyles can be found in our HR Guide - Workstyles. If you have any questions on the allocated Workstyle for this post, please ask at the interview.
For further information on what the course will entail and the training allowance click Modern Apprenticeships (MA). Details of when this will take place will be emailed to you by the Employability & Skills Team after the interview.
When shortlisting job applicants seeking a Modern Apprenticeship with the Council, subject to meeting the essential criteria, priority will be given to those who are currently unemployed followed by applicants who are already in work and seeking to develop their career.
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