CORPORATE APPRENTICE (LEVEL 3) - CORPORATE POLICY SUPPORT OFFICER

Local Government Chronicle; Cardiff; Híbrido; GBP 23.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cardiff Council is seeking a Corporate Apprentice (Level 3) Corporate Policy Support Officer based at County Hall, Cardiff, to support policy, performance and strategic planning, helping deliver the Council's priorities.

You will work full time (37 hours/wk) on a hybrid basis, earning £25,949 per year, or £13.45 per hour pro rata, as a Living Wage employer. Training includes a Welsh Government Level 3 Digital Skills for Business apprenticeship.

Formación

• Learn how to undertake research and analysis on issues affecting Cardiff and local communities.
• Support the development and delivery of policies that help shape the Council's priorities and services.
• Assist with the preparation of briefings, reports, presentations, speeches and communications for senior leaders and elected Members.
• Develop an understanding of how decisions are made within local government.
• Gather, analyse and present information to support policy development and decision-making.
• Work alongside colleagues on strategic projects and improvement initiatives.
• Explore the use of AI and digital technologies to support policy development and service improvement.
• Develop high-quality written and verbal communication skills for different audiences.
• Build research, analytical, problem-solving and digital skills within local government.

Responsabilidades

• Learn how to undertake research and analysis on issues affecting Cardiff, the Council and local communities.
• Support the development and delivery of policies that help shape the Council's priorities and services.
• Assist with the preparation of briefings, reports, presentations, speeches and communications for senior leaders and elected Members.
• Develop an understanding of how key decisions are made within local government and how the Council's policy agenda is delivered.
• Gather, analyse and present information to support policy development, performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Work alongside colleagues across the Council on strategic projects and improvement initiatives.
• Explore the use of AI and digital technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, to support policy development, organisational learning and service improvement.
• Develop high-quality written and verbal communication skills, learning how to present information clearly, concisely and appropriately for different audiences.
• Develop the ability to work accurately and professionally in an environment where sound judgement, attention to detail and effective communication are essential.
• Build valuable research, analytical, problem-solving and digital skills while working at the heart of local government.

Educación

Welsh Government Apprenticeship Framework Qualification in Digital Skills for Business (Level 3)

Descripción del empleo

Title

Corporate Apprentice (Level 3) - Corporate Policy Support Officer

Location

County Hall (Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW)

Contract

Permanent

Salary

You will earn £25,949 a year working full time (37 hours per week), or £13.45 per hour pro rata.

About the Job

Our Corporate Policy and Cabinet Office Team is looking to employ a Corporate Apprentice (Level 3) Corporate Policy Support Officer based at County Hall (Atlantic Wharf, Cardiff, CF10 4UW), to contribute to our Service, which supports the Leader, Cabinet and Senior Management Team in delivering the Council's priorities. The team provides policy, performance and strategic planning support, helps manage the Council's decision-making processes and Cabinet business, and provides executive support to Cabinet Members. Through this work, the team helps ensure the Council delivers effective services and positive outcomes for Cardiff's residents, communities and businesses.

You will earn £25,949 a year working full time (37 hours per week), or £13.45 per hour pro rata, as we are a Voluntary Living Wage employer. The Living Wage is reviewed each year, and Cardiff Council reserves the right to make changes to, or remove, the Living Wage Supplement.

Cardiff Council Delivers Over 700 Different Services To Residents Of Cardiff, Visitors, And Businesses Across The City. As a Local Government Organisation, Our Customers Depend On Us To Deliver Our Essential Services Every Day. Whether Employed In a Customer-facing, Technical, Trade Or Support Role, Our Employees Help Us To Make a Difference To Our Communities. As It Is Important To Us That Our Workforce Better Reflects The Communities We Serve, And That We Support Our Residents To Overcome Barriers To Employment, You Must Live Within The Boundaries Of Cardiff To Be Eligible To Apply For This Corporate Apprentice Role.

This role will involve working online from home and/or a mix of home and office (hybrid) working.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to undertake research and analysis on issues affecting Cardiff, the Council and local communities.
• Support the development and delivery of policies that help shape the Council's priorities and services.
• Assist with the preparation of briefings, reports, presentations, speeches and communications for senior leaders and elected Members.
• Develop an understanding of how key decisions are made within local government and how the Council's policy agenda is delivered.
• Gather, analyse and present information to support policy development, performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Work alongside colleagues across the Council on strategic projects and improvement initiatives.
• Explore the use of AI and digital technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, to support policy development, organisational learning and service improvement.
• Develop high-quality written and verbal communication skills, learning how to present information clearly, concisely and appropriately for different audiences.
• Develop the ability to work accurately and professionally in an environment where sound judgement, attention to detail and effective communication are essential.
• Build valuable research, analytical, problem-solving and digital skills while working at the heart of local government.

To support your development, you will undertake a Welsh Government Apprenticeship Framework Qualification in Digital Skills for Business at Level 3 in the role, and will receive on the job training and supervision to help you deliver an efficient and effective service in a positive and customer focussed manner. You will also be supported by your manager and a named mentor who will encourage you to develop a range of transferrable skills to support your career progression.

Many of our teams work online with a mix of home and hybrid (office) working. Where homeworking is required, you will be given the necessary equipment and training, however, you will need to arrange your own internet connectivity (support may be available to help with this).

Our customers depend on us to keep delivering services even in the most challenging of times. We are looking for individuals who are keen to learn in the role, are interested in our work and in helping us to make a difference to our customers by delivering exceptional public services in Cardiff.

As a Corporate Apprentice, you will gain valuable experience working for Cardiff - the largest Council in Wales. Although we cannot guarantee that you will go on to secure a further role at the end of the initial contract, you will be supported and encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities available within our organisation to help progress your career.

Eligibility

To Be Eligible To Apply For This Role, You Must Live In Cardiff And Have Not Already Gained The Apprenticeship Qualification (or NVQ Equivalent) Offered In This Role At The Same Level Or Higher. Please Check Your Address Falls Within The Boundaries Of Cardiff Here:

Graduates living in Cardiff are not eligible to apply for Level 2 Apprenticeship roles but may be eligible to apply for other roles, including Level 3 apprenticeships or above, provided their degree modules are different to the apprenticeship qualification content offered in the role.

If you are not eligible to apply for this role, you may be eligible for our other advertised roles. Please check our other vacancies at

Additional Information

This post is not suitable for post share.

This post is temporary for 21 months if worked full time, or longer if worked part time. Most roles are based on a 37-hour week though many roles can be worked on a part time basis at a minimum of 16 hours per week for apprentice roles.

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