Electoral Services Apprentice

Dartford Borough Council

Kent (DA1 1DR)

Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 July 2026

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Summary

As an Apprentice (Electoral Services) you will support the delivery of all aspects of the electoral process, including registration and the annual canvass together with national and local elections and referenda. 

• Wage:

  £15,392 to £24,454.04, depending on your age

  National Minimum Wage

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

• Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, Shifts to be confirmed.

  37 hours a week

• Start date:

  Monday 31 August 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

• Develop the skills to use multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation to write letters or emails
• Learn how to produce accurate records and documents including emails and letters
• Contributing to the efficient and effective provision of services provided by the Electoral Services Team
• Develop interpersonal skills to be able to build and maintain positive relationships within your own team and across the organisation
• Develop good communications skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on a digital platform and use the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively

Where you'll work

Civic Centre
Home Gardens
Dartford
Kent
DA1 1DR

Training

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

Training provider

QUEST TRAINING SOUTH EAST 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

All training is work-based (no college)

Requirements

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
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Initiative

About this employer

Dartford Borough Council is committed to making Dartford a great place to live, work and visit. The Council delivers a wide range of essential local services, including housing, planning, environmental services, parks and leisure, waste collection, and community support. As a forward-thinking and inclusive employer, Dartford Borough Council offers excellent training and development opportunities, helping employees build rewarding careers while making a positive difference to the local community.

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

• Progression into a full-time role 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

QUEST TRAINING SOUTH EAST LTD

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044832.

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Closes in 24 days (Tuesday 18 August 2026 at 11:59pm)