Business Administration Apprentice

Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as an Apprentice in the Commercial Department - Worcestershire County Council!, As an Apprentice in our Commercial Team, you'll play a crucial role in supporting a range of team members to deliver outcomes efficiently. You'll handle a range of administrative tasks with sensitivity and confidentiality, gaining exposure to various aspects of the department and exploring other areas too. You will be actively involved in supporting the Procurement Operations Manager in the design, development and implementation of new processes and ways of working.

We need someone who's adaptable and proactive, able to react to changing priorities and work circumstances. You'll use spreadsheets and databases to provide reports and statistics, and you'll participate in training activities to meet the demands of the job and apprenticeship standards.,

• Apprentices with a mathematics and English level 2 qualification must be able to provide certificates as evidence of achievement.


• Apprentices without a minimum Level 2 qualification in English and mathematics will need to achieve this level prior to the end-point assessment and completion of the apprenticeship programme.


• For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeships English and mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification is an alternative to the English qualifications for those for whom this is their primary language.


• Excellent computer skills around - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint at a minimum knowledge level equivalent to level 1 for office computer applications., While you are working hard, doing your best for the people of Worcestershire, we will do our best to provide an environment that supports and inspires you. Here are some of the top reasons why you should work here.
  
  Are you ready to take your first steps into the world of procurement and commercial practices? At Worcestershire County Council, we're committed to sourcing the best goods and services while ensuring maximum value for our residents. And now, we're offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice to join our team in the Commercial Department., The work we do at Worcestershire County Council matters! We are there for the most vulnerable people in society who need us the most, we are helping to build a successful and growing local economy, we protect our environment, we improve outcomes for our children, young people and families, and we help ensure our residents are healthier, live longer and have a better quality of life. In short, what we do makes a difference to people's lives!


With so many ways to contribute, the chances are we have a job opportunity that's the career for you.


• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you're successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!


• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.


• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.


• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.