Introduction

This is an exciting opportunity to join Transport for West Midlands (TfWM) as an Active Travel Support Officer Apprentice, where you'll gain hands-on experience supporting projects that encourage people across the West Midlands to walk, wheel and cycle.

About the Employer

Combined Authorities exist to grow economies in their regions. They invest in projects across areas such as transport, skills and wellbeing. West Midlands Combined Authority was set up in 2016 to deliver an ambitious plan to drive inclusive economic growth in the West Midlands. Most services are delivered by our partners. Instead, we deliver plans and funding that unlock those services. We represent seven local authorities (Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Coventry, Dudley, Sandwell, Solihull and Walsall) with a further 10 as non-constituent members. We’re headed by the Mayor of the West Midlands, Richard Parker. We’re committed to creating a better connected, more prosperous, fairer, greener, and healthier region. You’ll support us in doing this through exemplifying our values: be collaborative, be driven, be inclusive, be innovative.

What You'll Do

Support the planning and delivery of active travel projects, campaigns and community engagement activities across the West Midlands
Assist with engagement activities in schools, workplaces and local communities to encourage more people to walk, wheel and cycle
Help collect, analyse and present data to support project monitoring, evaluation and future improvements
Support the creation of communications, promotional materials and resources that encourage active travel
Provide administrative support to help deliver projects, meetings, workshops and events
Work alongside experienced colleagues across Transport for West Midlands, gaining practical experience across a range of active travel programmes
Build positive working relationships with colleagues, community groups, stakeholders and members of the public
Learn how active travel programmes are developed and delivered to support healthier, greener and better-connected communities

Training Outcome

The candidate will be given the opportunity to develop their career in the public sector

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 - Grade C/4+
Essential - GCSE - Maths - Grade C/4+

Course Information

Course: Business administrator (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Business and administration

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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