Licensing Apprentice Derbyshire Dales District Council

The overall aim of the Apprenticeship Programme is to learn about the licensing services delivered by the District Council, whilst developing knowledge and skills in business administration through experience and training. The Apprentice will learn to identify the customer’s needs and provide customers with appropriate licensing information.

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Closing date: 30 Apr 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,177.96

    The District Council follows national rates plus 10% to age 20

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday - 37 hours a week. Days and times to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Sep 2023

  • Date posted

    27 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000136010

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • The Apprentice will work within the District Council’s Licensing Team in the Regulatory Services Directorate. (There may also be opportunities to learn about the work of the other regulatory teams in the same directorate)
  • The Apprentice will develop skills and knowledge to identify the customer’s needs and provide customers with appropriate licensing service information. This will include face to face service delivery as well as by telephone and electronic means
  • The succesful applicant will undertake all aspects of recording enquiries and routine licensing applications on the Council’s licensing software system

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

The Apprentice will complete level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Training which will be delivered on an on the job basis with access to an apprentice mentor and assessor.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At the end of the programme it is anticipated that the Apprentice will be employment ready, and will be given the opportunity to apply for any available employment opportunities within the District Council.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Initiative, Non judgemental

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade D or 3 or above, or predicted) Essential

About the employer

Derbyshire Dales District Council may be a small rural council but what we may lack in size is more than made up by the scale of our corporate ambition and record of achievement. We have a strong ‘One Team, One Council’ culture which recognises the contributions of every individual and nurtures a strong culture of team working across the whole organisation.

Employer

Derbyshire Dales District Council

Address

Town Hall

Bank Road

Matlock

DE4 3NN

Contact

Chrissie Symons

chrissie.symons@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

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Training

Training provider

DCG

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please apply on line via our website.

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 30 Apr 2023