Apprentice - Workplace Operations in Bristol

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is recruiting enthusiastic apprentices to join our Workplace Operations Team as a Business Administration Apprentice (Level 3).

This role offers a fully funded apprenticeship, hands‑on experience in facilities management, business support, health and safety and personal assistant duties, and professional development to support your career progression.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively and promote effective working relationships with colleagues, customers, and partner organisations.
• Provide advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders through telephone, face‑to‑face, written, or digital channels.
• Support functional areas, work across teams, and resolve issues as requested to improve organisational efficiency.
• Demonstrate strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and adopt a proactive approach to developing skills and solving problems.
• Maintain records and files, handling confidential information in compliance with the organisation’s procedures.
• Make effective decisions based on sound reasoning and seek advice from more experienced team members when appropriate.
• Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, managing priorities and time to meet deadlines.
• Organise meetings and events, take minutes and create action logs as required.
• Suggest improvements to working practices, considering implications beyond the immediate environment.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Minimum 2 A Levels or equivalent, predicted Grade C or above.
• Good communication and basic IT skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent).
• Good organisational and time‑management skills with a reliable and professional approach.
• Positive attitude, curiosity and willingness to learn and develop.
• Ability to work collaboratively, showing resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering best work.
• Right to work in the UK and meet the government’s apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements.

Benefits

• Fully funded apprenticeship qualification.
• Paid, hands‑on experience in a supportive public‑sector organisation.
• Training, mentoring and opportunities to develop your career.
• Welcoming workplace that values ambition, collaboration, inclusion, confidence and innovation.
• 26 days annual leave (31 days after 5 years of continuous service) plus bank holidays, with an option to purchase additional leave.
• 2 days paid leave each year to volunteer.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible, family‑friendly and hybrid working options (typically 2–3 days in office each week).
• Reduced bus fare travel across the West of England.
• Salary

£26,403 – £27,694 per annum (full‑time equivalent). Salary is pro‑rated for part‑time work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is a founding Member of the Good Employment Charter and an accredited Living Wage Employer.

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants, including under‑represented groups, and provide reasonable adjustments to support accessibility needs.

For more information, visit https://www. goodemploymentcharter. co. uk/.

Recruitment and Application

We do not engage with recruitment agencies for this role. Applications received from agencies will be considered unsolicited.

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