Elections Apprentice

Barnsley Council; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Excellent pension scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee rewards

Job summary

Barnsley Council is offering an exciting Apprenticeship in democracy and elections within the Elections Team. You will gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of elections, maintaining electoral registration records and helping residents access democratic services.

This Apprenticeship includes a business administration level 2 qualification and GCSEs in English and Maths. The role is 37 hours per week, fixed for 24 months, with flexible working options and a Basic Criminal Record Check

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Willingness to undertake Business Administration Level 2 apprenticeship.
• Good communication and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of elections and electoral registration.
• Assist residents in accessing democratic services.
• Maintain records and assist with administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with councillors, political parties and colleagues to ensure smooth processes.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Business Administration Level 2 Apprenticeship

GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

All applicants welcome we have no age restriction on our Apprenticeships

Position reference: 50106125

Salary: NLW £10.85 - £12.71 per hour (Dependant on age)

Working Arrangements: Flexible working in operation

Hours per week: 37

Contract type: FIXED FOR 24 MONTHS

We are happy to talk flexible working arrangements with you, please get in touch.

See our range of Employee Rewards

Closing date: 16/11/2026 at 23:59

This post requires a Basic Criminal Record Check

Prospective employees will be required to give a reasonable account of any significant periods (6 months or more in the past 3 years) of time living abroad.

At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people’s lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.

We’re an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills.

There’s so much happening in our thriving borough, and now’s the perfect time to join our excellent Elections & Land Registers team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.

• We’re an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people’s lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you’ll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we’ll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We’ll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There’s so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make Barnsley the place of possibilities .
• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.

About The Post

This is an exciting opportunity to start a career in democracy and elections within Barnsley Council.

Working as part of our Elections Team, you will gain hands‑on experience supporting the delivery of elections, maintaining electoral registration records and helping residents access democratic services. You will work with members of the public, councillors, political parties and colleagues across the council to help ensure elections are delivered successfully.

We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, organised and keen to learn. You will have good communication and IT skills, enjoy working as part of a team and be committed to providing excellent customer service.

This Apprenticeship includes a business administration level 2 qualification which will be undertaken alongside their work with the Elections Team. The successful candidate will ideally have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4/C or above (where these qualifications are not already achieved, a successful candidate can be supported to work towards).

We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities.

We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know.

At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

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