Business Support Apprentice - Archiving

Redcar & Cleveland Borough Council; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 6,900 - 9,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days leave

Hybrid working

Flexible hours (where appropriate)

LGPS pension

Salary sacrifice schemes

Health & wellbeing platform

Staff networks

Job summary

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council invites applications for a Business Administration Apprentice in the Records Management Team at Redcar. The role offers hands-on experience supporting records management systems, information governance, and digital transformation efforts while working in a busy, supportive team.

You'll gain training on records systems and Microsoft Office, while building communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C or higher
• Willing to work towards Level 3 Business Administration
• Applicants with Level 3 or higher are ineligible

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain electronic and manual records management systems.
• Record information accurately and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Support projects to reduce paper records and promote digital information management.
• Assist with secure storage, organization, and disposal of records per retention and governance requirements.
• Contribute to development and implementation of digital records management processes.

Job description

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council has an exciting new opportunity as a Business Administration Apprentice in the Records Management Team based at Redcar and Cleveland House, Redcar. This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience within a busy and supportive team. The successful candidate will assist with a range of records management activities, including:

• Updating and maintaining electronic and manual records management systems.
• Recording information accurately and ensuring records are managed in accordance with Council procedures and policies.
• Supporting projects aimed at reducing paper-based records and increasing the use of digital information management solutions.
• Assisting with the secure storage, organisation, and disposal of records in line with retention and information governance requirements.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of digital records management processes.

This role will provide valuable experience of working collaboratively with services across the Council and will help you develop strong communication, organisational, and administrative skills. Full training will be provided, including the use of records management systems, Microsoft Office and other digital tools required to carry out the role effectively.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hard-working, positive individual who is self-motivated and able to work using their own initiative as well as being a team player. The successful candidate will be committed to providing an excellent service and be willing to learn and develop their knowledge. Apprenticeship opportunities are open to anyone over the age of 16 years old with no upper age limit.

• You will need to have a minimum of, Grade 4 (equivalent to Grade C or above) at GCSE English and Maths or functional skills level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• You will need to be committed/willing to work towards the level 3 qualification. Applicants who have already achieved Business Administration Level 3 or higher will be ineligible to apply.

This is a fixed-term contract for 18 months. National Minimum Wage for your age will apply after the first year. Join us for invaluable hands-on work experience, a qualification all whilst earning a highly competitive salary and receiving excellent terms and conditions of employment. We offer a range very attractive Employee Benefits and Rewards including:

• Generous annual leave of up to 34 days per year
• Hybrid Working (where appropriate)
• Flexible working hours (where appropriate)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to numerous other salary sacrifice schemes
• Access to our employee health and wellbeing platform, which includes an exciting range of staff benefits, including, spreading the cost of home and electronics, bike shop, car scheme, gym membership, lifestyle savings
• A range of Staff Network groups

For more details: https://www.redcar-cleveland.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/benefits-and-rewards