Apprentice Organisational Development Officer

We are looking for someone who is up for the challenge of working within a complex and diverse organization in a support role, and who can work alongside our busy team to deliver a range of employee support initiatives. Being willing to learn and to take on new challenges is a must! To be successful, you don't need extensive experience or higher level qualifications, but you must have GCSEs in English and Maths at Grades 4/C, or equivalent.

If you are motivated, can resolve problems, and have some experience of being part of a team then this opportunity could be for you. Your experience can be from school, volunteering, or from other activities such as sports clubs or interest groups. We welcome applications from all ages (16+) and backgrounds.

We work hard to make Newcastle a great place in which to live, work, and visit. As a unitary authority, we are responsible for providing all local government services within the city including social services, waste management, housing, and education. We are committed to making our residents' lives happier and healthier.

You will be part of the diverse, talented, and resourceful teams that are striving to deliver our ambitions for our great city. If you are just as passionate and committed as us to making a difference to Newcastle and our people, join us and make a real difference. Our colleagues are committed to our values of proud, fair, and ambitious which are at the centre of everything we do.

The Job

You will be working in our Organisational Development Team, providing support to our professional team of practitioners delivering our People Plan, employee support programmes, and supporting our Learning Management System.

£26,873 - £28,770 per annum (A percentage of the entry level salary of the chosen job you will be working towards, or the National Minimum Wage (according to age), whichever is greater)

About the Job

Our Apprentices get experience of real work with pay in one of our busy teams. This role is full time (37 hours per week) for a two-year fixed term starting in September 2024.

This apprenticeship role is working towards the full role of Organisational Development Officer, N5 £26,873-£28,770 per annum. In Y1 you will be paid 60% of the salary rate, or NMW, whichever is higher. In Y2 you will be paid 65% of the salary rate, or NMW, whichever is higher.