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Job details
Job reference: REQ00000017838
Date posted: 06/02/2025
Application closing date: 16/03/2025
Location: Windermere
Salary: £7.55 per hour
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Full time
Business Administration Apprenticeship (Level 3) - APR17
Salary: National Apprenticeship Wage – 1st Year of Apprenticeship £7.55 per hour
Location: Windermere
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Expected Start Date: September 2025
Interview Date: 22nd April to 9th May
About this opportunity
Are you looking for an opportunity where you will achieve a nationally recognised qualification, whilst benefitting from on-the-job work experience? Then an apprenticeship with Westmorland and Furness Council could be for you!
You will be working with the Waste and Environmental Services team, supporting waste collection, grounds maintenance and arboriculture work across Westmorland and Furness. We deliver waste and recycling collection services to 115,000 households, maintain the local space, contribute to a beautiful environment, and support activities at Lake Windermere. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the team, pulling together valuable data that can help us improve service standards and environmental performance, taking calls and receiving electronic contacts from our customers. The role is diverse, interesting and at times challenging, but a committed team will support you. You will develop skills and knowledge into the services provided across Waste and Environmental Services and ensure excellent customer service is maintained.
As a Business Administration Apprentice with Westmorland and Furness Council, you will benefit from high-quality training and development opportunities, personalised support from managers and mentors, and the chance to work alongside skilled and experienced staff. This hands-on experience will allow you to gain valuable job-specific knowledge and transferable skills, setting you up for a successful and rewarding career.
Who we are looking for…
We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals to join our team as apprentices. The ideal candidate will have a good standard of English, Maths, and ICT, and a strong willingness to learn and grow. This should include a minimum of 5 x GCSE at Grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English Language. You should be a team player with excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills, as well as a keen eye for detail and a positive, flexible attitude. If you’re eager to develop new skills and take responsibility while working in a supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!
What can we offer you!
Working at Westmorland and Furness Council, you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and various perks and discounts schemes.
Would you like to find out more?
For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please contact our apprenticeship team on 01539 713434 or at apprentice@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk.
Application and Interview information
We are currently operating face-to-face interviews. The location of the interview will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview. We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.
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