Apprentice Mayor’s Officer Assistant (S2502) - Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Summary

The role supports the Mayor with events and receptions, ensuring protocol is followed. It includes admin tasks, supervising Macebearers, and helping organise functions. Some out-of-hours attendance is required.

Annual wage

£14,566.15 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£14,566.15 for 12 months, National Minimum wage for age for the remaining 6 months.

Training course: Business administrator

Hours: 37 Hours per week - Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.
37 hours a week

Start date: Monday 8 September 2025

Duration: 18 Months

Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Principal Duties:

Carry out Administrations duties as directed which might include letters, invites and general correspondence and reports.
Attend meetings with the Mayors officer as requested and take notes.
Assist as directed with the catering and hospitality requirement of Mayor and any civic functions.
Assist with the Mayoral engagements.
Assist to host Mayoral and Civic events.
Some housekeeping of the mayors parlour as directed
To take and make phone calls as directed and pass on messages
To work flexible hours which may include evening and weekend Mayoral events, such as Mayor Making Ceremonies, Remembrance Parades, Civic Sunday’s etc.
Complete all Apprenticeship qualifications, including Maths and English to Grade C standard if not already held.
Will be required to represent Rochdale in a positive light when hosting events which may have foreign dignitaries / members of the armed forces / local councillors / MP’s

Secondary Duties:

To participate in training events as required.
To work as part of the team in the development of the civic programme.
Participate as required with the mayors Charity.
Development of Knowledge of the buildings history/architecture to offer a guided tour to visitors if required.
Act as an ambassador for the Mayoral office and Rochdale Borough Council.

Where you’ll work

Number One Riverside, Smith Street, Rochdale, Greater Manchester, OL16 1XU

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Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (Grade Grade 4/C or above) essential

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Team working
Proud
Pioneering + Open
Committed to gaining Skills
Passionate

Other requirements

Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, you will be invited to fill in the Rochdale Borough Council Application form at Rochdale Training. Please keep an eye on your emails as our recruitment team will be in touch to invite you to one of our sessions. Apprentice rate: Apprentices who undertake Level 3 apprenticeships are paid a salary of 14,566.15 for 12 months and equivalent to Grade 1 SCP 2 currently £22,656 for the remaining months of the contract (18-month contract). Interview Date: 30th of June. Induction date - Monday 8th September 2025. Should you apply for 2 vacancies (maximum), we strongly encourage you to attend both interviews and declare this. It will not count against you, and all teams/panels will be aware. This expression of interest is the first stage of your application. The Authority operates a Smoke-Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within near the building, which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by Rochdale Borough Council.

About this company

Rochdale Council builds success and prosperity with our citizens and partners, whilst protecting our vulnerable people.

https://www.rochdale.gov.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.