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