About The Job
Salary: £ 22,737 to £ 23,114 per annum
Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Contract Length: 18 months, for the length of the Apprenticeship
Location: County Hall, Chichester with hybrid working opportunities
Interview date: The week commencing 23rd September
We are looking for an organised apprentice who is keen to learn. Could this be you?
In this role you will work alongside colleagues to provide a customer focused service to others.
You will be part of the exciting Highways, Transport and Planning directorate, working in the busy and diverse Business Assurance and Planning teams.
You will be involved in several activities including:
• Database maintenance and management
• Administrative support for teams across the Highways, Transport and Planning directorate
• Supporting with and at operational and project meetings
• Recording and producing documents to support our stakeholders
• Analysing and maintaining data
• Scoping, planning, monitoring and reporting on projects.
Your Business Administration Apprenticeship will last for 18 months and during this time you’ll spend around 20% of your working week studying. We’ll provide you with the flexibility and support you need to learn while you work, but you’ll need to have the commitment and dedication necessary to successfully balance your studies with your day-to-day role.
You will undertake and complete the various elements of the Advanced Apprenticeship, likely to be a National Vocational Qualification (NVQ) at Level 3, a Business Administration Certificate, Functional Skills, and Employment Responsibilities & Rights.
This role would suit people who have
1. The ability to meet deadlines.
2. Good communication and interpersonal skills.
3. The ability to work as part of a team to provide a co-ordinated service to others.
4. Five GCSE passes at Grade C (4-9) or above (including English and Maths) or equivalent vocational qualification.
Reward and Benefits
In addition to working within a great team and a brilliant opportunity you will receive:
5. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
6. A competitive salary
7. Generous annual leave
8. A generous pension scheme
9. Training and development opportunities, including coaching and mentoring
10. A range of discounts including Samsung, Argos, Wickes, TUI, Deliveroo and Asos
11. A range of commuting and business travel discounts and initiatives.
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee, go to our Rewards and Benefits page.