Apprentice Management Trainee - 37 hours

Torbay Council; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Torquay is seeking an Apprentice Management Trainee for a 24-month fixed-term position. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career development through hands-on project experience and a fully funded CMI Level 5 Foundation Degree Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will have the chance to rotate through different placements, engaging with community projects while building essential management skills. This opportunity promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance of 26 days

Flexitime scheme

Staff benefits and discounts platform

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Basic knowledge of report preparation and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in delivering capital projects.
• Engage with the community at various events.
• Prepare and deliver reports in a professional manner.

Skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Time management

Creative solutions

Education

Level 3 qualification (A-level, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)

Job description

Application Deadline: 2 December 2025

Department: Pride in Place

Location: Torbay Council

Compensation: £28,598 / year

Description

Kickstart your career as a trainee management apprentice – we are offering a new and exciting development opportunity for someone at the beginning of their career who is keen to learn and grow. We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Management Trainee which will be a great first step to earn whilst you learn on the job.

We particularly welcome applications from school or college leavers as they are currently under‑represented in our workforce and support our commitment to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We also operate a priority interview scheme for people who are currently under the care of Torbay Council. For more details please see here.

This role will bring you to the heart of the Council working on a 24‑month fixed term contract, where you will rotate through three different placements across our Directorates. Each placement offers the chance to work on key projects and drive forward real change, supporting the Council’s strategic objectives within our Pride in Place and Adult and Community Service and Policy and Strategy Directorates, making a lasting difference to our local community.

You will combine hands‑on experience with support from a fully funded CMI level 5 Foundation Degree Apprenticeship giving you the best of both worlds to build your skills while gaining a recognised qualification.

Your first placement will see you working alongside experienced project managers to deliver capital projects. These are long‑term investments in our town centres, buildings and infrastructure ensuring every project supports our strategic priorities in regeneration and growth. Further placements in Adult and Community Services and Policy and Strategy will provide a guided opportunity to further develop and apply your new skills with continuous support from your team and mentors.

We’re a vibrant community of passionate professionals where hard work is celebrated and rewarded with a generous annual leave allowance starting at 26 days, a flexitime scheme and access to an excellent staff benefits and discounts platform. We offer hybrid working – a mix of working from home and the office – to help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.

You can expect full support from South Devon College, our education partner, and time off to study towards your qualification. You will also have access to our coaching and mentoring scheme to help you maximise this exciting opportunity and prepare for the next stage in your career.

The Person Specification

This will be a busy and varied role where you will be able to learn, develop and build on your existing skills and apply them in a professional work environment. We are therefore looking for someone who can:

• Take on new challenges and manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Solve problems and come up with creative solutions.
• Build strong working relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Take on public‑facing roles, attending community engagement events and initiatives.
• Prepare and deliver reports and presentations in a professional way.

Skills

• Taking on new challenges, managing multiple tasks and attention to detail.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of people, including colleagues and stakeholders in the local community.

Knowledge

• Effective organisational and time‑management skills, prioritising workload with conflicting deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of how to prepare, deliver reports and presentations.

Experience & Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification (A-level, NVQ, BTEC, or equivalent) in a relevant subject (e.g. Project Management, Administration, Business Studies, Contract Management, Planning, Geography, Social).
• Analysing information and presenting findings.

This position is for a fixed term of 24 months from the start date.

This post meets the requirements for an Enhanced Criminal Record Check. This will show spent and unspent convictions and adult cautions which have not been filtered in line with legislation, plus any information held by local Police that is considered relevant to the role.

If you are viewing this advert on a job board, you can access the full job description by entering the following URL into your browser: https://www.torbay.gov.uk/jobs/job-descriptions/apprentice-management-trainee/

For an informal chat please contact Jane Oldfield on 01803207395 or [e-mail].

Interviews are expected to be conducted during the week commencing 15th December 2025.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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