Information Systems Apprentice (Automation)

Sheffield City Council; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield City Council is offering an ICT Apprenticeship aimed at launching careers in the digital sector starting September 2025. This role involves developing automated processes with tools like Microsoft Power Apps and provides an opportunity for practical experience alongside a recognized qualification.

Benefits

Fully funded qualification

One day off per week for study

Hands-on practical experience

Peer support network

Qualifications

• Willingness to complete a Level 3 qualification in ICT.
• Ability to complete GCSE English & Maths if required.

Responsibilities

• Help develop, test, and maintain automated processes using Microsoft Power Platform tools.
• Receive hands-on experience in an experienced team environment.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Basic ICT knowledge

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Level 3 qualification in Information Communications Technician

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Sheffield City Council

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Sheffield, United Kingdom

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Posted:

29.06.2025

Expiry Date:

13.08.2025

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Job Description:

InformationCommunicationTechnology (ICT) Apprenticeship

Sheffield City Councils ICT & Digital Innovation Service is offering an amazing Apprenticeship opportunity to launch your career in ICT, with an Sept 2025 start.

Our ICT & Digital Innovation Service an enabling and supporting service; supporting internal customers by designing, delivering, and supporting the right technology, communication, and digital solutions to make processes more efficient, cost-effective and secure. It provides overall ICT support and development to the Council.

This Apprenticeship opportunity is available in the following area:

Digital Access - Automation:

Help develop, test and maintain automated processes using Microsofts Power Platform tools including Power Apps and Power Automate (and others).

These improved processes help the Council to be more effective and user-friendly at delivering our services to the public. They also help us to work more efficiently so our staff can spend less time doing boring, repetitive tasks.

The Automation team works closely with other teams within Digital Access that develop the Councils websites, telephone systems, and customer relationship management system. We also have upcoming projects using AI.

As an Apprentice, you will:

• Receive a great rate of pay whilst you learn
• Be fully funded to complete a recognised qualification
• Receive one day off the job per week for study leave at college (during term time)
• Receive hands-on/practical experience in an experienced team environment
• Have a great peer support network
• Have the potential to secure a permanent job with us upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship.

Qualifications:

For this role we are looking for a willingness and ability to complete a Level 3 qualification in Information Communications Technician Apprenticeship.

For this role we are looking for a willingness and ability to complete GCSE English & Maths (should it be required).

We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.