Business Admin Apprentice — Local Government Career Start

Working for Essex; Colchester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + bank holidays +

Hybrid working options

IT equipment supplied

Home-working equipment supplied

Job summary

Essex County Council is offering a Business Support Apprentice role in Colchester. The fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship provides on-the-job training and a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification via ACL, with a starting salary of £15,435 per annum.

You will work onsite at Rowan House, Colchester, five days a week to learn through practical tasks and supervision. You will develop skills in IT systems, data handling, and customer service while supporting a busy front-line team.

Qualifications

• GCSE (or equivalent) and right to work in England.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a busy team and provide a high standard of service.

Responsibilities

• Input data from source documents into recording systems and verify accuracy.
• Respond to emails and handle telephone calls.
• Front-facing customer service support.
• Maintain diary and organise workload efficiently.
• Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks and meetings.

Skills

Highly organised

Reliable

Can prioritise workload

Microsoft Office/Office 365

Good communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office/Office 365

Job description

Essex County Council is offering a Business Support Apprentice role in Colchester. The fixed-term, full-time apprenticeship provides on-the-job training and a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification via ACL, with a starting salary of £15,435 per annum.

You will work onsite at Rowan House, Colchester, five days a week to learn through practical tasks and supervision. You will develop skills in IT systems, data handling, and customer service while supporting a busy front-line team.