Pension Apprentice
Leicestershire County Council
Leicestershire (LE3 8RA)
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 27 October 2026)
Posted on 7 October 2026
Contents
Summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic person to be part of the Pensions team at Leicestershire County Council, to develop new skills and learn about the new Local Government Pension Scheme.
No experience necessary as full training will be given.
- Wage
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£25,629 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Duration
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1 year 9 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
- Assist with keeping up to date records for all scheme members
- Setting up work tasks for your team
- Help with ‘year-end’ work, updating records with the latest information
- Assist with the administration of team checking spreadsheets
- Collate uploaded documents in preparation for indexing to records
Where you'll work
County Hall
Glenfield
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE3 8RA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
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
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- 2 other subjects (grade 9 - 4 (A* to C) or equivalent)
- English (grade 9 - 4 (A* to C) or equivalent)
- Mathematics (grade 9 - 4 (A* to C) or equivalent)
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
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
About this employer
County Hall,
Glenfield,
Leicester
LE3 8RA
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic person to be part of the Pensions team at Leicestershire County Council, to develop new skills and learn about the new Local Government Pension Scheme.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LEICESTERSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Stuart Wells
stuart.wells@leics.gov.uk
0116 305 6944
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057947.
Apply now
Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 27 October 2026)
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