Business & Administration Modern Apprenticeship - Admin Base: Ayr Academy - SOA11673 - SOA11673

South Ayrshire Council; Ayr; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland offers a Business and Administration Modern Apprenticeship for young individuals (16-29) with disabilities. The role involves supporting office tasks while pursuing a nationally recognized qualification. Candidates will receive on-the-job training and support to develop essential skills in a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 16-29 with a disability.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a workplace environment.
• Commitment to personal development and learning.

Responsibilities

• Support daily administrative tasks.
• Assist with documentation and office organization.
• Engage in training to achieve a recognized qualification.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Working towards a qualification in Business and Administration at SCQF Level 5

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

South Ayrshire Council provides a wide range of employability opportunities for people in South Ayrshire in order to support them in gaining experience, training and employment. This programme is part of the council's youth employability initiative. We are committed to offering career development opportunities for young people within South Ayrshire and to comply with the conditions of funding from Sports Scotland, applicants must fall into the following category before the start date of Monday 24th November 2025.

• 29 years of age or under with a disability

The practical assessment centre and competency based interview will take place on week commencing 13th October 2025.

For further information, please contact Christine Stuart or Lynn McGeechan on 01292 612301.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

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ABOUT US

South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities.

Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means, you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.

We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.

REQUIREMENTS

South Ayrshire Council in partnership with Enable Works and Sports Scotland is offering a Business and Administration Modern Apprenticeship opportunity for a young person aged (16-29) with a disability, living in South Ayrshire.

This post is specifically for a young person with a disability. Disabilities can be visible or invisible and may affect how a person moves, learns, sees, hears, or thinks.

Examples include, but not limited to: Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dyspraxia, Tourette's, Neurodivergence, Physical Disability or Long-Term Health Condition.

The successful candidate will receive support to learn in the workplace while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in Business and Administration at SCQF Level 5.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This post is temporary until 23/05/2027.

Rates of Pay:

• For candidates under 18, the rate of pay will be £7.55
• For candidates aged 18 - 20, the rate of pay will be £10.00
• For candidates aged 21 and over, the rate of pay will be £12.21

The work style for this post is Office worker.

The successful candidate will work from a designated office location.