Apprentice Administrator in Barnstaple

Are you interested in starting a career in business but not sure which area you are best suited to? Do you have a desire to play a part in supporting our local community and make a difference? We have a fantastic opportunity for you to join our supportive One Team and complete a Business Administration apprenticeship with us.

Our 2 year apprenticeship programme will enable you to develop a range of highly transferable business administration skills, whilst studying for a Level 3 Business Administration qualification through Petroc, 1 day a week.

You will have the exciting opportunity to experience many different services within the Council – each placement lasting between 4 and 12 weeks – giving you real life, varied work experience whilst earning a salary. You may then have a further opportunity to specialise in one area and continue your studies at a higher level, upon successful completion of your Level 3.

You will be based at the Brynsworthy Environment Centre and may also spend time in other Council Offices based in Barnstaple.

You will need to:

have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above (including Maths and English) or equivalent qualification/experience

have some basic work experience; this can include belonging to a club organisation or society, a Saturday job, charity work, outside school/college/work activities

have a positive can do approach

have the ability to work as part of a team

be focussed on your own self-development, with a willingness to learn

be self-motivated and hardworking

demonstrate a flexible and adaptable approach

be able to work unsupervised and under pressure

Want to find out more about this exciting opportunity? Please contact either Tracey Clapp (01271 318545) or Claire Marsterson (01271 318544).