Modern Workplace Apprentice

London Borough of Newham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quality training

Mentor access

Apprenticeship network

CV and interview support

Flexible working

Job summary

The London Borough of Newham invites applicants for the Newham Apprenticeship Scheme 2026/27. Earn as you learn with a London Living Wage of £14.80 per hour (£27,782 annual salary) while you gain professional qualifications and practical work experience in council services.

This two-year fixed-term contract includes quality training, line management and mentor support, and opportunities to progress to higher level apprenticeships.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications if required
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Good ICT skills and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Attend all classes and complete training
• Develop practical skills through sessions and workshops
• Observe processes and procedures, follow guidance
• Complete tests and assignments and deliver presentations to colleagues

Skills

Good communication skills

Teamwork

ICT skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Education

GCSEs or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Newham Apprenticeship Scheme 2026/27

London Living Wage £14.80p/h (£27,782 Annual Salary)

Applications are welcomed only from Newham residents (E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16 and E20) with a desire to make a difference in the local community and with a commitment to improving their skills

About Us

Newham is a young, vibrant and ambitious borough and we are at the forefront of significant challenges. By focusing on building resilience, we are tackling deprivation and creating a more prosperous future for our residents. The borough aims to transform the lives of people in Newham and make it a place where people choose to live, work and stay.

The London borough of Newham is working to ensure Newham is a place where there is greater investment in public spaces, more opportunities for younger people, more jobs and a decrease in benefit dependency, quality housing for residents, a greater choice when accessing council services and high-quality health care delivered around individual needs.

Newham has many ambitious and interesting times ahead and we would love you to share these times with us as an apprentice seeking a new challenge.

About the Job

The Newham Apprenticeship Scheme offers an opportunity for you to start an exciting new career, whether this is your first job, or you are returning to work after a career break, or you are looking for a change in career direction.

Earn as you learn whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who will help you to develop the skills the council needs. There are even opportunities to progress to a higher level apprenticeship in the future, avoiding tuition fees and potential student debt.

DETAILS OF JOB

As an apprentice at Newham you will receive:

• Quality training, to include up to one day a week formal training

• Two years fixed-term contract with Newham Council

• Line management and colleague support

• Access to a mentor

• Being part of an apprenticeship network

• Additional training opportunities

• Support to enhance your CV and interview skills

• Up to 24 days’ annual leave exclusive of three additional days that are taken between 26th December and 3rd January. All employees

  • receive 8 public holidays per year.

• 36 hour working week

• Flexible working (where appropriate)

About You

• GCSEs, or equivalent qualifications (only if you definitely require your apprentice to have this)
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative.
• A commitment to deliver high-quality services to Newham residents and a knowledge of local issues.
• Organisational skills with the ability to focus on achieving targets.
• Reliability and punctuality
• Good ICT skills
• A commitment to undertake and complete a qualification via a structured apprenticeship training programme.
• Basic level of work experience

About The Training

You will be undertaking a professional apprenticeship standard. Details of which can be found below

Business Administration Level 3

To successfully complete the Apprenticeship, not only must you meet the performance standards required, but you will also need meet the off-the job learning requirements.

If you don’t already have GCSE in Maths and English or equivalent you may need to complete Functional Skills training in Maths and English as part of your apprenticeship.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Attending all classes
• learning and developing practical skills,
• participating in classes and workshops on and offsite,
• observing all employee processes and procedures,
• completing tests and assignments
• delivering presentations to colleagues and other stakeholders.

You should be well‑organised, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.

Please view JD here

closing date: 18th October 2026

Additional Information

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.