Executive Support Assistant Apprentice

Training Provider; Honiton; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

East Devon District Council is offering an Executive Support Apprentice position based in Honiton. You will gain valuable experience in administration, communication, organisation and problem-solving while supporting senior leaders and key council services.

You will handle telephone enquiries, process orders and invoices, prepare agendas, take notes, and help organise corporate events. This is a hands-on role at the heart of local government, with exposure to council systems and confidential

Responsibilities

• Handling telephone enquiries
• Processing purchase orders and invoices
• Preparing agendas and papers
• Taking notes and actions
• Supporting the organisation of corporate events and activities

Job description

Job Category: Business and administration

Training Provider: MBKB LTD

Salary: See vacancy details — £25,948.89 a year

Address: Blackdown House, Honiton, EX14 1EJ

Join East Devon District Council as an Executive Support Apprentice, gaining valuable experience in administration, communication, organisation and problem-solving while supporting senior leaders and key council services.

No day is ever the same in the Executive Support Team. As an Executive Support Apprentice, you will work closely with Assistant Directors and senior managers, providing a wide range of administrative and business support.

Your duties will include:

• Handling telephone enquiries
• Processing purchase orders and invoices
• Preparing agendas and papers
• Taking notes and actions
• Supporting the organisation of corporate events and activities

You will gain experience using a variety of council systems and learn how to manage information accurately and professionally. The role will also involve supporting projects and working collaboratively with colleagues across different services.

As part of the wider Executive Support Team, you will be involved in supporting senior-level meetings and handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable business administration, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills while working at the heart of the council and gaining insight into how local government operates.