Community Development Apprentice

Dover District Council

Kent (CT16 3PJ)

Closes on Monday 12 January 2026

Posted on 8 December 2025

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Summary

Dover District Council have an exciting opportunity for a Community Development Apprentice to join their team. This role will support Community Development officers across all projects and will lead on aspects of the Inspire Project.

Wage

£21,859 a year

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The Council offers an enhanced apprenticeship pay at £11.33 per hour for the first year of study. Upon completion of the first year, salary will increase to be line with National Minimum Wage for the apprentices age group.

Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

37 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 February 2026

Duration

1 year 6 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

1. Provide support and assistance to Community Development colleagues across a wide variety of projects and events.

2. Deliver on all aspects of DDC’s Inspire project.

4. Support on a variety of projects within the team & support Community Development Officers as projects require.

5. Carry out the completion of work required for Active Kent’s Every Day Active Scheme.

6. Carry out any administrative financial tasks linked to projects such as invoicing & completion of spreadsheets.

7. Support Community Development Officers to support community and voluntary groups achieve self-reliance by signposting or helping them to access programmes of funding, support and/ or training.

8. Keep up to date with relevant legislation, good practice and opportunities which are relevant to the service and communicate initiatives to partners in an appropriate way.

9. Support colleagues by attending & supporting at meetings where required.

10. Attend community events with colleagues which increase community awareness and knowledge of relevant issues and services.

11. Any other reasonable duties that may be required from time to time.

12. To undertake the training required for the apprenticeship.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults across our communities. As a local authority, we expect all employees to uphold our safeguarding responsibilities in line with statutory guidance and council policies.

Where you'll work

Honeywood Close
White Cliffs Business Park
Dover
Kent
CT16 3PJ

Training

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

Training provider

EKC GROUP

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working

About this employer

Providing local services to those who live, work and study in the Dover District. Services include planning applications, housing, benefits, council tax and licensing.

https://www.dover.gov.uk/Job-Vacancies/Job-vacancies.aspx (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

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

The apprentice will gain a qualification in Business Administration which will open opportunities for general career progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

EKC GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003683.

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Closes on Monday 12 January 2026

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