Apprentice Business Administrator in Liverpool

A bit about us: Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We have ambitious targets to meet and need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do. Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our Legal Practice and Business Team as an Apprentice Business Administrator. This is a great opportunity to "earn while you learn", gaining real experience in a busy legal team while working towards a recognised qualification. You’ll be part of a supportive team, helping with day-to-day admin, learning new skills, and building confidence in a professional environment. You don’t need loads of experience – just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for starting your career.

Responsibilities

• The role requires you to provide an efficient mail service in relation to the handling, sorting and physical/electronic distribution of incoming mail, receipt and dispatch of outgoing mail.
• Open and record all incoming mail, sorting into relevant categories/batches for processing/delivery.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Operate all equipment including scanners, copiers, printers, letter openers and any other equipment relevant for the role.

This role is fixed‑term for the purpose of completing the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship and will end 18 months from the day you start with us.

Our offer to you

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) – option to purchase further days.
• Agile working (role dependent) – a "Flexibility First" approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception.
• Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing – offer including Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes.
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme.
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave.
• Discounted Gym Memberships.
• Employee Volunteering Scheme.

Equal Opportunities

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We guarantee an interview to candidates from under‑represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.