Apprentice Investments Officer
Sheffield City Council
Sheffield (S4 7WB)
Closes in 23 days (Friday 6 June 2025)
Posted on 13 May 2025
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Summary
An exciting Apprentice opportunity has arisen to work with our Asset Management and Programme Works Service as Investment Assistant and work towards a Business & Administration qualification at Level 3.
- Wage
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£19,180.80 a year
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First year pay is £10,80
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday- Friday
Shifts to be confirmed
37 Hours a week
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- 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
1) Maintain comprehensive financial and asset records
2) Assist with the management of defined budgets
3) Raise orders in OEO and OHMS and ensure invoices are processed within set timescales
4) Assist in the contract administration and coordination of investment work
5) Provide administrative support and ensure effective and appropriate
administrative systems are in place to support the work of units within the Investment Service
6) Recording and collating statistical and other information, producing returns and monitoring reports
7) Assist with the management of IT systems including data inputting, manipulation and retrieval of data
8) Assist in the production of reports, specification’s, estimates, drawings and other information as required
9) The collection, quality checking and collation of information from a variety of sources
10) Liaise effectively at all levels with other SCC sections, contractors and other agencies
11) Provide and collect information to and from service users both in writing, over the telephone, and in person. Taking any necessary action to follow up
12) Undertake occasional site visits and basic surveys to customers and properties to ensure the effective delivery of investment activities
13) Assist in the preparation of display materials and organisation of tenant consultation events that relate to the investment programme
14) Assist with training activities
15) To undertake any other related duties and responsibilities as may arise
16) All duties and responsibilities should be carried out in accordance with agreed SCC policy and procedures, in particular the policies on Equal Opportunities and Health and Safety
Where you'll work
Royds Mill
Windsor Street
Sheffield
S4 7WB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Your 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.
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English & Math (grade 4/C equivalent or above)Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship 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
About this company
Sheffield City Council is the local authority for the City of Sheffield, a metropolitan borough with city status in South Yorkshire, England. The council consists of 84 councillors, elected to represent 28 wards, each with three councillors. It is currently under no overall control, with Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Green Party each holding chair positions in a proportionate number of committees
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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
- Opportunity to move into a full time role upon completion
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
SCC Apprenticeships
SCCApprenticeships@Sheffield.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320296.
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Closes in 23 days (Friday 6 June 2025)
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