Democratic & Governance Apprentice — Hybrid Start

Dorset Council; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council offers an 18‑month apprenticeship for a Democratic & Governance Officer. You will learn by supporting committee meetings, publishing agendas, taking minutes, and assisting councillors, officers and the public.

The role provides hybrid working and travel to meetings to gain real local government experience. You will work toward a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, gaining hands‑on responsibilities and guidance from experienced officers as you build your career in local

Qualifications

• You will be proactive, organised and detail‑oriented with strong written and spoken English.
• A willingness to learn and develop in local government administration.
• Good IT skills and ability to use a range of Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Organising meetings, publishing agendas, and taking minutes at committee meetings.
• Dealing with communications from councillors, the public, and council officers.
• Using MS Teams to deliver hybrid committee meetings and enable remote attendance.

Skills

Organised

Strong communicator

MS Teams

IT literacy

Education

Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Dorset Council offers an 18‑month apprenticeship for a Democratic & Governance Officer. You will learn by supporting committee meetings, publishing agendas, taking minutes, and assisting councillors, officers and the public.

The role provides hybrid working and travel to meetings to gain real local government experience. You will work toward a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, gaining hands‑on responsibilities and guidance from experienced officers as you build your career in local