Policy Apprentice (Level 3) – Hybrid & Digital Skills

EMAP Publishing Limited; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a Corporate Apprentice (Level 3) Corporate Policy Support Officer based at County Hall, Cardiff, to support policy, performance and strategic planning, helping deliver the Council's priorities.

You will work full time (37 hours/wk) on a hybrid basis, earning £25,949 per year, or £13.45 per hour pro rata, as a Living Wage employer. Training includes a Welsh Government Level 3 Digital Skills for Business apprenticeship.

Qualifications

• Learn how to undertake research and analysis on issues affecting Cardiff and local communities.
• Support the development and delivery of policies that help shape the Council's priorities and services.
• Assist with the preparation of briefings, reports, presentations, speeches and communications for senior leaders and elected Members.
• Develop an understanding of how decisions are made within local government.
• Gather, analyse and present information to support policy development and decision-making.
• Work alongside colleagues on strategic projects and improvement initiatives.
• Explore the use of AI and digital technologies to support policy development and service improvement.
• Develop high-quality written and verbal communication skills for different audiences.
• Build research, analytical, problem-solving and digital skills within local government.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to undertake research and analysis on issues affecting Cardiff, the Council and local communities.
• Support the development and delivery of policies that help shape the Council's priorities and services.
• Assist with the preparation of briefings, reports, presentations, speeches and communications for senior leaders and elected Members.
• Develop an understanding of how key decisions are made within local government and how the Council's policy agenda is delivered.
• Gather, analyse and present information to support policy development, performance monitoring and decision-making.
• Work alongside colleagues across the Council on strategic projects and improvement initiatives.
• Explore the use of AI and digital technologies, including Microsoft Copilot, to support policy development, organisational learning and service improvement.
• Develop high-quality written and verbal communication skills, learning how to present information clearly, concisely and appropriately for different audiences.
• Develop the ability to work accurately and professionally in an environment where sound judgement, attention to detail and effective communication are essential.
• Build valuable research, analytical, problem-solving and digital skills while working at the heart of local government.

Education

Welsh Government Apprenticeship Framework Qualification in Digital Skills for Business (Level 3)

Job description

Cardiff Council is seeking a Corporate Apprentice (Level 3) Corporate Policy Support Officer based at County Hall, Cardiff, to support policy, performance and strategic planning, helping deliver the Council's priorities.

You will work full time (37 hours/wk) on a hybrid basis, earning £25,949 per year, or £13.45 per hour pro rata, as a Living Wage employer. Training includes a Welsh Government Level 3 Digital Skills for Business apprenticeship.