Business Administration Apprentice

We are seeking an organised and eager apprentice who truly wants to learn and grow.

Could this be you?

In this role, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver a genuinely customer-focused service that makes a real difference.

You will be a valued part of the dynamic Highways, Transport, and Planning directorate, contributing to the vibrant and diverse Transport and Network teams, embarking on an exciting journey of impact and innovation.

Salary: £24,027 to £24,404 per annum

Contract Type: Fixed term 18 month apprenticeship

Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)

Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ

Interview Date: Tuesday 24 June and Wednesday 25 June 2025

This unique opportunity combines practical, hands-on experience with focused self-study, enabling you to develop both personally and professionally. Your apprenticeship will last 18 months, during which approximately 20% of your working week will be allocated to studying.

We will provide you with the flexibility and support to learn while you work, but you will need to have the commitment and dedication necessary to successfully balance your studies with your day-to-day role.

You will undertake and complete various components of the Advanced Apprenticeship, which is likely to include a Level 3 National Vocational Qualification (NVQ), a Business Administration Certificate, Functional Skills, and Employment Responsibilities & Rights.

The role will offer hybrid working arrangements where at least 2 days per week based at a County Hall, Chichester will be required. Up to 3 days can be worked from home. Final arrangements to be confirmed with successful candidate.

About the Job

Our work in Highways, Transport and Planning and any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including:

• Database maintenance and management.
• Dealing with customer enquiries and liaising with stakeholders.
• Administrative support for teams such as Road Safety, Active Travel, Local Transport Improvements.
• Transport coordination, administrative duties and assisting service assurance.
• Supporting operational and project meetings.
• Communicating with internal and external stakeholders regularly.

Apply now and embark on a rewarding career that values your skills offers opportunities for development!

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we\’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we\’d love to learn more about you!

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Five GCSE passes at Grade C (4-9) or above (including English and Maths) or equivalent vocational qualification.
• A full valid UK driving licence and/or the ability to travel independently to offices and depots across the county.
• Some experience of offering a service to others and collaborating with others to achieve a shared goal, whether through a job or an extracurricular activity.

For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.

Rewards and Benefits

From flexible working (where possible) to access to our Employee Assistance Programme, we aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years\’ service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme.

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.

For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page.

Further Information

The reference number for this role is EIE01417.

Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV.

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, satisfactory references, and a health check.

Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page.

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