Business Administration Apprentice

CITY OF YORK COUNCIL; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

City of York Council is offering a Business Administration Apprentice role designed to develop practical skills while studying towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

You’ll work with experienced colleagues who will support and guide you as you contribute to administrative tasks and services.This apprenticeship provides structured training, exposure to public sector processes, and a path to a successful career in local government.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to engage with the public.

Responsibilities

• Support administrative processes and gain hands-on experience in a professional team.
• Learn through a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship with on-the-job guidance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/C or above)

Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

Job description

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues who will support and guide you throughout your apprenticeship journey. You'll gain a broad understanding of administrative processes while making a real contribution to the work of the team. At the same time, you'll be studying towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career.

What we can offer you

• A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
• High-quality training and development opportunities
• Dedicated support from experienced managers and mentors

Are you organised, motivated and ready to gain valuable workplace experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification? If so, a Business Administration Apprenticeship with City of York Council could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Volunteer team, where you'll develop practical skills, build confidence, and gain hands-on experience in a professional working environment.

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), or
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English

This post is not suitable as a job share opportunity.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level B1: Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what they want. Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical land lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.

The duties of this post require the postholder to undertake a basic Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only) via the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution.

We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning and Development. In addition, we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.