Apprentice Administrator

As a modern, flexible and effective organisation, we're driven to make a positive difference to the environment, the communities we serve and the careers of our people. That's why, when you join us as an Apprentice Administrator, you'll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Suffolk County Council's Executive and Governance Hub as an Apprentice Administrator.

• Are you looking for a new learning opportunity?
• Would you like to use your administrative skills to help make a positive difference in the lives of children and young people in Suffolk?
Your role and responsibilities Working as part of a team you will:
• Provide coordination to Information Governance Statutory functions including Freedom of Information, Subject Access Requests and Security Incidents
• Provide information and guidance to colleagues regarding Information Governance Compliance
• Work as a key team member providing support and creating clear audit trails for colleagues to work together to meet statutory deadlines
• Support in development of training, communication and engagement on development to legislations across Information Governance areas, maintaining internal intranet sites
Your apprenticeship:
• Apprenticeship course name, The Executive and Governance Hub is part of corporate services, working across Suffolk County Council directorates providing leadership and management of the 6 core pillars, Leadership Support, Communication and Engagement, Front line recruitment, Information Governance, Risk Management and Business Continuity.
The executive and governance hub, thrives on providing high quality efficiency services to meet statutory deadlines, and create a flexible and robust service. Empowering Everyone


• Good and clear communication - You will be required to demonstrate good, clear verbal and written communication. You will need to be confident with dealing with a variety of people at different levels.
• The ability to work as part of a team - You will show the ability to build positive relationships with team members, whilst being professional and polite. You will be respectful and considerate of other team members and their views.
• A good understanding of IT and Microsoft packages - You will have a sound working knowledge of Microsoft packages, such as Word, Outlook and Excel. You will also be required to use Microsoft Teams, therefore knowledge of this or similar is desirable.
  
  Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 300 words per question). You should use the .
Question 1 - Tell us what skills you have learned that you believe will be useful in this role and why? These skills can be acquired through, education, employment or volunteering. Question 2 - Tell us about something you are proud of and why? Question 3 - Tell us about a time you've been really determined to do something, what did you do? What happened as a result? Question 4 - Why are you interested in working for our organisation? Question 5 - What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship? Question 6 - Using our WeAspire values (see bottom of JPP); tell us about a time or situation when you have demonstrated one of these values? Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We're driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you'll enjoy:
• up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
• membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
• performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
• training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
• a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
• diverse and active staff networks
• flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day