Asset Data and Compliance Apprentice

Stroud District Council

Gloucestershire (GL5 4UB)

Closes on Sunday 12 July 2026

Posted on 4 June 2026

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Summary

To provide an efficient and effective administrative support to the Asset data and Compliance team. 

• Wage:

  Competitive

  Competitive wage offered

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  16 - 20 years old - £20,933

  21+ - £24,521

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: 37 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Tuesday 1 September 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

• Undertake a structured apprenticeship programme (Business Administration L3 ) and actively participate in personal development planning.
• Provide administrative and data support to Asset Management and Safety, Health and Compliance teams.
• Assist with the collection, input, validation and maintenance of asset and compliance data within relevant IT systems and asset management databases.
• Support the planning, recording and monitoring of statutory compliance activities (e.g. servicing, inspections, certification).
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records and filing systems, ensuring compliance with data protection and information management requirements.
• Assist with the preparation of reports, performance data and documentation for internal stakeholders.
• Support audits and compliance checks by gathering information and maintaining supporting documentation.
• Provide business support to the wider Housing Service, including responding to enquiries and supporting team activities.
• Manage and respond to enquiries via email, telephone or internal systems, ensuring a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Work alongside experienced colleagues to develop knowledge of asset data, housing compliance and contracts.
• Support contractor and supplier documentation processes where required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying efficiencies and sharing feedback on processes and systems.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Apply a proactive and problem-solving approach to administrative and data-related tasks.
• Respond professionally to queries and support issue resolution with guidance from colleagues.
• Work within established procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Make routine decisions relating to administrative and data management tasks.
• Escalate complex issues or discrepancies to the line manager.
• Review data and documentation, highlighting anomalies or areas requiring further investigation.

Where you'll work

Ebley Mill
Ebley Wharf
Stroud
Gloucestershire
GL5 4UB

Training

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

Training provider

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

Training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

Cirencester College.

Business Administration Level 3.

Whilst the majority of training will take place at the employers' premises, there will be occasional attendance required at Cirencester College.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade C / 4)
• Maths (grade C / 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
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Other requirements

To work with communities sometimes outside normal office hours, including weekends.

To ensure that at all times service delivery informs, reflects and supports the Council’s prevailing aims and objectives.

To work with colleagues across the organisation as required in support of organisational goals.

To promote the Council’s overall commitment to equality of opportunity/Diversity at all times and work within the requirements of the Council’s Equality Scheme.

To undertake all training and development initiatives as required.

To work within Health and Safety guidelines in accordance with the

Health and Safety at work Act.

To work within the requirements of the Council’s Environmental Policy and Management System.

To undertake any appropriate duties required to meet the Council’s obligations under the Civil Contingencies Act.

To undertake all appropriate duties required to meet the Council’s safeguarding obligations according to the Children’s Act (2004), Working Together to Safeguard Children Statutory Guidance (2018), the Care Act (2014) and the Care and Support Statutory Guidance (2014), Mental Health Capacity Act (2005), and Deprivation of Liberty Standards (2007).

About this employer

Stroud District Council is the local government authority for the Stroud district in Gloucestershire, England, headquartered at Ebley Mill.

https://www.stroud.gov.uk/ (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

Potential for a full time role once the apprenticeship has been completed.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CIRENCESTER COLLEGE

Apprenticeships

apprenticeships@cirencester.ac.uk

01285 626259

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035230.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 12 July 2026