Vacancy Information
Days and Hour of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Rate of Pay
Under 18 years: £ per hour
18-20 years : £ per hour
21 and over: £ per hour
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Modern Apprentice to join Revenues - Council Tax & Debt Management at East Lothian Council.
As part of East Lothian Council's 'Support for Employability' commitment to promote youth opportunities in the County, this post is open to those who are aged 16 – 19 and reside in East Lothian. (For those who are disabled or care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29). You will be asked to confirm you meet this criteria when you complete the application form.
All candidates indicating in their application that they are from a care experienced background, or have a disability are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum essential criteria required for the job (as per the Person Specification).
This opportunity is fixed term for 12 months.
The post will be based at John Muir House, Haddington, but homeworking may be required at times
There will be ongoing support from an external training provider to achieve the SVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.
Duties
You will provide administrative support to staff by working within the Council Tax & Debt Management team. With good interpersonal skills, you will be flexible, a team player, confident and able to converse with members of the public. Daily duties will include answering the telephone, responding to emails, assisting with electronic document management, word processing and a variety of related administrative duties.
Training in the use of specialist software packages will be provided, however a basic knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office packages is desirable.
You must provide evidence of competency in literacy and numeracy skills such as a minimum of three National 4/5 passes to include English and Mathematics.
Job Details
To undertake a Modern Apprenticeship Business Administration Level 3 and provide an efficient and effective clerical support to the Revenues Service.