Business administrator

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks an Apprentice focusing on waste management. You will be responsible for overseeing waste contracts, conducting site inspections, and reporting on waste data. It requires strong communication, IT skills, and a GCSE in English and Maths. The position offers an initial salary of £14,566, holiday package, pension scheme, and various discounts. The role aims to support the council in enhancing waste services and ensuring a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

Initial apprentice salary of £14,566

Paid holiday package

Pension scheme

50% off Arriva bus travel

Discounts at restaurants, shops, and gyms

Option to apply for a TOTEM Card

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required with satisfactory grades.
• Experience in communication and administrative roles.
• Ability to work as part of a team and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and manage key council waste contracts.
• Conduct site inspections at various waste facilities.
• Record and report waste data using the Waste Data Management System.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English (grade A-C/9-4)

GCSE in Maths (grade A-C/9-4)

Level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you’ll be working closely with other members of the Strategic Waste Management and Enforcement team, with a particular focus on the day‑to‑day management of the key council waste contracts. Your work activities will focus on some of the following key areas:

Responsibilities

• Waste contract monitoring
• Site inspections at the following locations:
  • 10 household recycling centres
  • High Heavens waste complex
  • Energy from waste facility
  • Waste audits at 30+ waste end‑destination points
  • Closed landfill sites
• Record and report waste data using the council’s Waste Data Management System and Waste Data Flow
• Support procurement of new waste service contracts, delivery of waste capital schemes/infrastructure projects and communication/behaviour change campaigns
• Use various IT packages (MS Office or equivalent) to write letters/emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data
• Produce accurate records and documents – emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals – and recommend improvements
• Exercise proactivity and good judgment, make effective decisions and seek advice when appropriate
• Build and maintain positive relationships within the team and across the organisation, influencing and challenging appropriately
• Demonstrate good communication skills across face‑to‑face, telephone, writing and digital platforms, using the most appropriate channels
• Complete tasks to a high standard, review processes and suggest improvements, coach others, and apply problem‑solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints
• Take responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manage priorities, time and resources, organise meetings and events, and handle logistics such as travel and accommodation
• Use relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report on projects, undertaking and leading projects as required

Qualifications and Experience

• GCSE in English (grade A‑C/9‑4) and Maths (grade A‑C/9‑4)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Initiative
• Will be undertaking a level 3 apprenticeship in Business Administration (work‑based training and apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect prior knowledge)

Benefits

• Initial apprentice salary £14,566 p.a in year one, increasing to national minimum wage if 19+ in year two
• Paid holiday package
• Pension scheme
• 50% off Arriva bus travel
• Discounts at restaurants, shops and gyms
• Option to apply for a TOTEM Card

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from our people. We are an accessible and inclusive organisation, working hard to ensure all colleagues feel engaged, listened to and valued. We are a Disability‑Confident employer and offer flexible work arrangements to promote equality, fairness and inclusion for everyone.