Business Admin Apprenticeship - Parish Council Office

Takeley Parish Council

TAKELEY (CM22 6SB)

Closes on Friday 20 November 2026

Posted on 24 August 2026

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Summary

In this role you will be the first point of contact for the Parish Council , supporting the Parish Clerk and have regular contact with council members and members of the public. The post will suit someone with enthusiasm and excellent office and customer service skills. 

Wage

£8,320 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Hours
Working Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 2.00pm.

20 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 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

Training will be provided by the Clerk to achieve the following role :

  • Support office activities, including printing, copying and filing documents
  • Manage agendas/appointments/inspections/maintenance works/invoices
  • Manage phone calls and correspondence (email, letters, packages etc.)
  • Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary
  • Manage records of regular building maintenance cost
  • Manage financial records folders and online files, including invoices, credit card bills and other receipts and payments, to support the Clerk in maintaining the Council’s accounting system
  • Maintain the hall bookings system and promote the hall to new hirers
  • Support the Parish Clerk as necessary to secure efficiency and compliance with the Council’s policies and procedures

Where you'll work

THE OLD SCHOOL COMMUNITY BUILDING
DUNMOW ROAD
BREWERS END
TAKELEY
CM22 6SB

Training

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

Training provider

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

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

  • You will be working towards achieving your Level 3 Business Admin apprenticeship
  • All training will be provided at the employers address with the employer and Haddon training

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience

Other requirements

As this is a Level 3 qualification you do need to already have a pass grade 4 or above in your GCSE maths and English or the equivalent.

About this employer

  • Local Parish Council 

https://www.takeley-pc.gov.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Possibility of employment on completion  

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Emma Openshaw

emma.openshaw@haddontraining.co.uk

07749577150

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045816.

Apply now

Closes on Friday 20 November 2026