Apprentice Partnerships Support Assistant

Summary

Apprenticeships are an exciting way to develop your career. At Southampton City Council we’re keen to invest in people, apprentices are a valuable part of our workforce and the future of the council. We are looking for a confident and conscientious individual to undertake the role of Apprentice Partnerships Support Assistant.

Wage

£24,027 a year

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At SCC we are committed to paying Foundation Living Wage as a minimum. Your salary as an apprentice will be £24,027 (pro rata) annually and may increase in line with any national rise in Foundation Living Wage.

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 30 July 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

To gather evidence as instructed by the training provider in order to compile a portfolio for End Point Assessment
To attend meetings and/or training as set out by the training provider at the start of the apprenticeship
Ensure effective case review meetings and associated panel meetings ensuring compliance with national and local procedures. Keeping action plans updated as required
To provide administrative support to the Partnerships meetings and subgroups in the form of organising and arranging meetings, requesting and preparing papers, arranging venues and accurate and concise minute taking. Ensure confidentiality where the discussion involves sensitive material
Assist in organising multi agency conferences, workshops and events within Southampton, including liaising with trainers, managing bookings and IT
Manage the daily internal and external correspondence working with all agencies of the Partnerships and deal with highly sensitive and confidential material

Where you'll work

Civic Centre
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 7LY

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

KIWI & YUZU LTD

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Studying towards the Level 3 Business Administrator
Internal induction programme when starting employment with us
Training schedule has yet to be agreed. Details will be made available at a later date

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English and Maths (grade 4 and above)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Being part of the Southampton City Council team requires people who are willing to take personal responsibility for delivering excellence, to work with others to achieve the best possible outcomes, to embrace change and new opportunities, to make the most of the resources available to us and to think and act in the best interests of our customers. Southampton City Council are responsible for providing a number of services to the residents of Southampton including waste, housing, benefits, libraries, community support, marriages etc. and our aim is to give our customers the best service possible.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Upon completion you will be a qualified Business Administrator.

Although we can’t guarantee you a permanent job at the end of your apprenticeship, we will support you to apply for suitable roles within the council, and help make sure you are ready for a wider job search.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Southampton City Council

Rebecca Holdsworth

Rebecca.Holdsworth@southampton.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319318.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 25 May 2025)

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Company’s application instructions

You will be required to complete an online application form and if shortlisted attend a panel interview.

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