Advanced Business Administration Apprentice Buckinghamshire County Council
We’re looking for an energetic and attention-detailed person to join our Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement Team in Neighbourhood Services. You’ll combine work-based training alongside working towards achieving an Advanced (Level 3) apprenticeship in Business Administration.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 29 Sep 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,158.72
The wage, after your first year will go up to National Minimum Wage if you are 19+ when you start the 2nd year of your apprenticeship. Paid holiday package, generous pension scheme and many other perks working for the Council.
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed. As an 'Any Desk' worker we currently work 2 days per week in the office and 3 days from home. You are able to work more in the office if require and this is subject to change.
Total hours per week: 37
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Expected duration
15 Months
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Possible start date
30 Oct 2023
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Date posted
13 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000198276
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
In this role you’ll be working closely with other members of the Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement team with a particular focus around the day-to-day management of the key Council waste contracts.
Your work activities will focus on some of the following key areas:
- Waste contract monitoring
- Site inspections
- Waste data recording and reporting – including the use of the Council’s Waste Data Management System and Waste Data Flow
- Gaining knowledge of procuring new waste service contracts
- Helping with the delivery of waste capital schemes
- Helping on infrastructure projects
- Inputting to policy strategy reviews
- Starting behaviour change campaigns
The site inspections will be undertaken with the Waste Contract Officers and will require regular travelling to the following locations:
- The nine Household Recycling Centres
- The High Heavens waste complex
- The Energy from Waste facility
- Waste audits at any one of 30+ waste end destination points
Closed landfill sites
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
All this will develop in you an understanding of waste management in a local government setting, focused on how the Council’s waste contracts work in real life and so deliver key Council services. You will attend on-line training sessions with your Tutor/Assessor with 1:1 support session monthly. Access to our e-portfolio system providing you with 24/7 access to your course and training materials.
Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship Standard includes:
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Continued Professional Development training, organisational structure
- Legislation and Regulations
- Business Administration communication skills
- Stakeholder Engagement – both internal and external
- Stakeholder analysis, service level agreements (SLAs), stakeholder salience, stakeholder power versus interest grid
- Record and document production – document layout, GDPR, Proof reading techniques
- Decision Making – cost benefit analysis, break even analysis,
- 5 Why’s, Root Cause Analysis
- Risk analysis and risk management, risk implication/ probability chart, force field analysis, use of organisational policies, procedures, and frameworks for support
- Social Media in Business and personal
- Project Management tools – project Life Cycle, Gantt chart, Power V’s Interest Grid, SWOT analysis, Work Breakdown Structure, and risk management techniques
- Change Management
- PESTLE analysis
- Finance – Budget Management, invoice processes
- Interpersonal skills – professionalism, coaching methods, organisational culture
- Presenting Like a Pro – workshop on how to deliver high quality presentations
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- We cannot guarantee a permanent position following completion of the apprenticeship; however, this is a great opportunity to develop knowledge of the waste management field of work which continues to grow whether working in the public or private sector. You will be able to apply for other roles within the Council near to the end of you apprenticeship
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Desired
NVQ or SVQ Level 2 or equivalent Business Administration (Grade 2) Desired
About the employer
Employer
Buckinghamshire County Council

About disability confident
https://www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/
Address
County Hall
Walton Street
Aylesbury
HP20 1UD
Training
Training provider
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact
Roger Seed
roger.seed@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
01296 387783
Apprenticeship standard
Business administrator
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
Please apply using the link provided and complete our on-line application form.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 29 Sep 2023