Apprentice Receptionist
Liverpool City Council
Liverpool (L3 1AH)
Closes in 11 days (Friday 19 June 2026)
Posted on 8 June 2026
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Summary
Be the friendly face at the heart of our Family Hub/Children’s Centre, helping to create a welcoming and supportive environment for families and visitors. In this varied and rewarding role, you’ll keep essential administration running smoothly.
- Wage
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£24,547 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 10 August 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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 the operational delivery of the Family Hub/Children Centre through maintaining effective administration processes, possibly further developing them to online processes. This can include filing records, booking rooms and activities
- Be the first point of contact for the Family hub/Children Centre by working on reception, welcoming families and visitors, signing them in and helping them find what they need. This also includes first point of contact via phone or mailbox
- Support the ordering of supplies and keeping stock topped up when things run low
- Respond to questions from families in person, over the phone and by email, making sure they get the right help
- Register new families and explain what support and services are available
- Signpost families to other local services and organisations that can help them
- Keep in touch with families by phone when needed to offer support
Where you'll work
Cunard Building
Water Street
Liverpool
L3 1AH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
MBKB LTD
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
- Online Classroom delivery
- 1 to 1 meetings with your work coach
- Support from your line manager
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/9-4)
- Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)
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
- Team working
Other requirements
- Enhanced Discolsure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
About this employer
The city of Liverpool is world-famous for its cultural offer, and our greatest asset is our people. Our residents deserve the very best from those who serve them and have a council they can be proud of - and you can help play a part in this. We value our employees and aim to create a positive, progressive, and open work culture that supports everyone to thrive.
After this apprenticeship
- Possiblity of permanent position (subject to funding)
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MBKB LTD
apprentices@liverpool.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000035615.
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Closes in 11 days (Friday 19 June 2026)
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