Temporary Apprentice – Legal and Democratic Service (Registrars)

Start Your Career with an Award‑Winning Apprenticeship at RCT Council. Ready to take the first step towards a career you can be proud of? An Apprenticeship with award‑winning RCT Council is your gateway to real opportunities, meaningful development, and a future full of possibilities.

Maximise Your Potential. RCT Council is gearing up to welcome a new cohort of apprentices and you could be one of them. Our Apprenticeship Scheme offers an exciting chance to work in a vibrant, supportive environment where no two days are the same. You’ll build valuable, transferable skills, connect with people from all backgrounds, and be part of a team that genuinely makes a difference across Rhondda Cynon Taf.

As an Apprentice, you’ll learn from experienced colleagues who are committed to helping you grow. You’ll gain hands‑on, job‑specific skills while working towards nationally recognised qualifications, all while earning a wage and building a career path that suits you.

Who We’re Looking For. We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual with strong attention to detail and a passion for providing excellent service. You’ll bring confident written and face‑to‑face communication skills, along with good ICT and numeracy abilities. Sensitivity, professionalism and a commitment to confidentiality are essential, as you will be working with historic and sensitive personal records. This role is ideal for someone who is eager to learn, enjoys variety, and wants to play an active part in the ongoing modernisation and digitisation of services. You will support Legal and Democratic Services with the management of both historic and current registration records, while developing practical skills across registration duties, records management, customer service and administrative support.

What Will You Study? All Apprentices will be supported to complete a Level 3 Business & Administration qualification.

What Will You Be Paid? This is a fixed‑term post for a two‑year period, starting in September 2026. You will be paid the National Minimum Wage, dependent on age:

• 21 and over: £12.71
• 18‑20: £10.85
• Under 18: £8.00

Benefits Package:

• Earn, while you learn
• Tailored induction programme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Apprenticeship Coordinator
• Access to in‑house training
• Hybrid working
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave
• Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within RCT
• Vivup discount card for businesses

Essential Eligibility. Applicants who have already achieved a Level 3 or higher qualification in the subject area of the apprenticeship are ineligible. However, you may apply for other apprenticeship pathways.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion. RCT Council is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all parts of the community. The Council values diversity in its workforce. We offer staff networks for employees, including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and the LGBTQ+ Network. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity.

Welsh Language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than applications in English. Welsh‑speakers of Level 3 and above will be invited to interview if they meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification.

Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults. Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.