Apprentice Economic Development Administrator

Durham County Council; North East; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Mentorship program

Job summary

Durham County Council offers an Apprenticeship as an Economic Development Administrator. You will learn to deliver regeneration and economic development projects and provide business support to the retail sector in our towns and village centres, within the Community Economic Development Team and the Employment and Skills Team.

You will gain hands-on experience with digital, ICT tasks and learn to work as part of a team while pursuing a recognised qualification, with dedicated mentoring and

Qualifications

• Good communication and ICT skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and develop during the apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a range of digital, system and ICT tasks across service functions.

Skills

Communication skills

ICT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Are you interested in improving the economic well-being and quality of life for the community of County Durham ? Then an Apprenticeship as an Economic Development Assistant could be for you!

As an Apprentice (Economic Development Administrator) you will learn and develop the skills to be responsible for the delivery of physical regeneration and economic development projects and learn how to engage and provide business support to the retail sector in our towns and village centres. The Economic Development Administrator will develop their skills by working within the Community Economic Development Team and the Employment and Skills Team.

Your day-to-day duties will include a range of digital, system, and ICT tasks related to a range of service functions.

You must have good communication and ICT skills and the ability to work as part of a team.

Do you want to earn while you learn, with the chance of progression once you qualify? Do you want the opportunity to grow, develop and be the best version of yourself? Then why not build the foundations of your career with an Apprenticeship at Durham County Council.

Why choose Durham County Council?

• We offer a wide range of rewards and benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement - find out more information here
• We encourage a great work/life balance! Many of our roles operate under our 'hybrid working' policy, which gives you the opportunity of flexible, home and office working.
• We have a successful track record in supporting our apprentices to secure permanent employment, with 3 in 4 apprentices securing a further role with us.
• We have been recognised as a Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer!
• You will learn from skilled professionals whilst being supported to study towards a recognised qualification with a college/university/training provider.
• We will support you every step of the way, with a dedicated Mentor, the option of a buddy for disabled new employees and great networking opportunities with other apprentices.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and a member of the North East England Rainbow Alliance, we are committed to equality and diversity in the workplace - find out more here