Apprentice Business Support Officer - Safeguarding and Standards (CDC)

Doncaster Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

LG pension scheme

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is offering an Apprenticeship for an Apprentice Business Support Officer in Safeguarding and Standards. The role combines office administration with study for a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, supporting child protection advisors and reviewing officers.

Hybrid working with 37 hours per week, 18–21 month contract, closing date 11 October 2026. The post is based at Civic Office, Doncaster, with a commitment to development and inclusive recruitment.

Qualifications

• No experience required, just a desire to succeed and enthusiasm for council functions.
• Ability to work flexibly and represent the Council professionally.
• Transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality administrative support to the Safeguarding and Standards team.
• Study for a Level 3 Business Administration qualification while learning on the job.
• Assist with minutes, meeting invites, diary management and correspondence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Diary management

Email management

Meeting coordination

Education

Business administration Level 3

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Job profile for Apprentice Business Support Officer - Safeguarding and Standards (CDC)

Apprentice Business Support Officer - Safeguarding and Standards (CDC)

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Job details

Salary £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum from 1st April 2026) for more information see advert details. Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Doncaster Job category/type Administration/Clerical Date posted 01/10/2026 Job reference REQ24069 Attachments attachment Job Role Summary safeguarding and standards Apprentice.docx attachment Front Line and Support Apprentice - job profile.docx attachment Benefits booklet.docx

Job description

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster / Hybrid

Salary details: £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum from 1 st April 2026, for all ages in their first year of the apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage as appropriate to age is then paid for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract following completion of the first year. For more information on the rates of pay click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term, Full Time. The post will be for 18-21 months from start date, until completion of the qualification.

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Flexible working arrangements: We operate hybrid working, so there will be a mix of home and office working.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Apprentice Business Support Officer - Safeguarding and Standards.

Working in Doncaster - City of Doncaster Council

Apprenticeships within the City of Doncaster Council are seen and valued as high-quality pathways to successful careers, providing opportunities for new and existing employees to develop. Simply put, an apprenticeship is a real job with training and experience in the workplace. We are pleased to be expanding our apprenticeship programme and we have created a range of exciting new opportunities for a range of job seekers.

We are excited to be able to offer an Apprenticeship role working in the Safeguarding and Standards team. This post will undertake a Business administration level 3 qualification while learning and studying to be a business support officer.

If you are looking for an apprenticeship where you can make a difference to a vibrant city in Yorkshire, City of Doncaster Council have the perfect apprenticeship for you.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our business support team in Safeguarding and Standards, assisting the safeguarding team in providing effective, high quality, comprehensive and confidential dedicated support to the child protection advisors and independent reviewing officers.

Combining work and education, this role allows you to take steps in starting or changing your career. Studying for an L3 qualification in Business administration whilst gaining highly sought after skills in all aspects of business support including; high level organisational skills, email and diary management, distributing minutes, sending invites to meetings, booking meeting rooms and dealing with correspondence in the duty inbox.

About You

No experience is required, just a desire to succeed, enthusiasm and a keen interest in the range of council functions and organisation. Due to the nature of this role you will represent the Council, evidencing the professional and business-like approach we have to customers, potential customers and other partners. You will be expected to work in accordance with service standards, procedures and timescales and take a significant role in ensuring we meet our service priorities, so a flexible approach is required.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 12th October 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 19th October 2026.

Please be aware that interviews will be held at the Civic Office, Doncaster.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Laura Hutchinson, Senior Business Support Officer, Tel: [phone], Email: [e-mail]

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email ( [e-mail] ) or visit the Advance website ( www.advancedoncaster.co.uk ) to discover the support available.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.

The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applications, so we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Your details may be shared with the appointed training provider as part of eligibility checks and recruitment process.

Address
Civic Office
Waterdale
Doncaster
DN1 3BU