Workforce Development - Business Administrator Apprentice Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Council’s Workforce Development team, who are responsible for staff training and development. We are looking for someone who would like to develop and gain experience as an apprentice. You will assist people attending training events and working on various IT systems, managing bookings and e-learning.

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Closing date: 10 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,158.72 to £20,048.08

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday to Friday, Shifts TBC. Flexible working hours.

    Total hours per week: 37

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    04 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    17 Nov 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000212960

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

  • Using the Learning Pool IT system to manage training courses, helping people with any problems with their accounts and producing registers and other information for trainers. 
  • Supporting the inductions for new starters. 
  • Helping trainers with tasks such as producing learning material and booklets, writing up notes from meetings, setting up events and updating slides.  
  • Arranging room bookings and ensuring the rooms and equipment are set up when required. 
  • The opportunity to work in other departments across the council in order to gain experience. 
  • Managing the Workforce Development inbox, dealing with enquires and queries. Taking responsibility for good customer service.   
  • Working with colleagues to offer administrative support around apprenticeships. 
  • Supporting the Workforce Development team to gain good knowledge of the area.  
  • Sending out electronic forms and collecting information for our reports. 
  • Uploading information and data. 
  • To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and customers so that the Council provides a workplace to deliver a service that does not discriminate against protected characteristics. 
  • To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regards to Council policies and procedures, standards of attendance, health, safety and welfare, customer care, emergency, evacuation, security and promotion of the Council’s priorities.
  • To work positively and inclusively with colleagues and customers so that the Council provides a workplace to deliver a service that does not discriminate against protected characteristics. 
  • To fulfil personal requirements, where appropriate, with regards to Council policies and procedures, standards of attendance, health, safety and welfare, customer care, emergency, evacuation, security and promotion of the Council’s priorities.

 

The training you will be getting

  • Business Administration Level 3 apprenticeship standard

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

  • To go into full time employment in the organisation 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

About the employer

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions.

Employer

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Address

Stopford House

Piccadilly

Stockport

SK13XE

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Training

Training provider

SALFORD CITY COLLEGE

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications

Employer's Application Instructions

You need to click the link and apply directly through the Greater Jobs website. You must click apply now and create an account on the Greater Jobs website.

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

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Closing date: 10 Dec 2023