Apprentice Business Support Officer (Public Health)
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council
Halifax (HX1 1TS)
Closes in 25 days (Sunday 14 September 2025)
Posted on 19 August 2025
Contents
Summary
Calderdale Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic Public Health team as a Business Support Apprentice. Following the success of our previous apprentice, who has progressed into a career within public health.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 to £23,492.04, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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As a guide you will be working Monday to Friday - Flexible working hours may be available, including homeworking (subject to the needs of the role).
Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 November 2025
- Duration
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1 year 9 months
- Positions available
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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
- Support in the delivery of accurate, timely and comprehensive Business Support to Service Teams located throughout the Council
- Learn how to maintain up to date information on manual and computerised files, lists and records
- Produce emails, letters and reports in line with corporate standards
- Learn how to plan meetings and events, diary management, booking venues, circulating agenda papers and minute taking of meetings either by attending meetings or typing up from video/audio transcripts. Ensuring that any follow up actions are progressed
- Input, update and maintain manual and computerised records/systems for internal and 3rd party systems
- Prepare and digitise the relevant documents into Computer systems and co-ordinate the archiving of documents and information in accordance with the Council’s Data Retention Policy
- Learn to investigate and respond effectively to queries received face to face, by telephone and email, from internal and external customers. Maintaining a high standard of Customer Service at all times
Where you'll work
Princess Buildings
Halifax
HX1 1TS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HALIFAX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
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.
Training schedule
Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you:
- An accredited Business Administration Level 3 qualification
- Workplace Learning
- Provided with a face to face 1:1 Tutor
- Delivery - virtual interactive workshops
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Team working
About this employer
Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England. Calderdale is set in the beautiful South Pennines in West Yorkshire, a vibrant Metropolitan Borough, and an active part of Leeds City Region. With a career move to Calderdale Council, you will find a meaningful way to contribute. You will also make a real difference to others. With over 600 services, we offer a wide variety of roles. So, you can use your skills and experience to help others and make Calderdale a better place for everyone.
https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/v2 (opens in new tab)
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
At the end of the apprenticeship programme, it is anticipated that you will be employment ready, and will be given the opportunity to apply for any available employment opportunities within the team or across the council.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HALIFAX OPPORTUNITIES TRUST
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000337985.
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Closes in 25 days (Sunday 14 September 2025)
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