Business Admin Apprenticeship - Parish Council Office

Takeley Parish Council, Henham, Essex

Business Admin Apprenticeship - Parish Council Office

£8,320 a year

Takeley Parish Council, Henham, Essex

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted today, 25 Aug | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: 20-11-2026 (In 88 days)

Job ref: None

Location ref: Henham, Essex

Full Job Description

Introduction

In this role you will be the first point of contact for the Parish Council , supporting the Parish Clerk and have regular contact with council members and members of the public. The post will suit someone with enthusiasm and excellent office and customer service skills. 



About the Employer

  • Local Parish Council 


What You'll Do

Training will be provided by the Clerk to achieve the following role :

  • Support office activities, including printing, copying and filing documents
  • Manage agendas/appointments/inspections/maintenance works/invoices
  • Manage phone calls and correspondence (email, letters, packages etc.)
  • Track stocks of office supplies and place orders when necessary
  • Manage records of regular building maintenance cost
  • Manage financial records folders and online files, including invoices, credit card bills and other receipts and payments, to support the Clerk in maintaining the Council’s accounting system
  • Maintain the hall bookings system and promote the hall to new hirers
  • Support the Parish Clerk as necessary to secure efficiency and compliance with the Council’s policies and procedures


Training Outcome

  • Possibility of employment on completion  


Skills Required

  • 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


Qualifications

  • Essential - GCSE - English - 4
  • Essential - GCSE - Maths - 4


Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced



Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working Monday to Thursday, 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 6 Months



Training Provider: HADDON TRAINING LIMITED

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/business-admin-apprenticeship-parish-council-office-127252212