Business Admin Apprentice - Whitworth Town Council

Summary

This is an exciting opportunity, offering the chance to work in an administrative role within local government. This varied role gives the successful candidate the opportunity to support a busy office and get involved with multiple administration support tasks.

Annual wage

£10, 872 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£7.55 Per Hour

Training course: Business administrator

Hours: Core office hours Monday to Friday 9.30am until 2.30pm plus evenings meetings (hours and days vary).
30 hours a week

Start date: Monday 16 June 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

Duties include;

Dealing with members of the public in person, via email and over the telephone.
Managing and supporting the council’s social media platform.
Assisting with the production of the council’s quarterly magazine.
Taking minutes and creating agendas for council meetings.
Organising tourism and leisure community events.
Supporting and organising community events.
Any other Admin duties required.

Where you’ll work

COUNCIL OFFICE, THE ASHCROFT (CIVIC HALL), MARKET STREET, WHITWORTH OL12 8DP

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Training

Training to take place on site at the employer's premises

College or training organisation

ROCHDALE TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Your training course

Business administrator

Equal to Level 3 (A level)

Your training plan

You will work towards a level 3 Business Administrator Standard which will consist of monthly lessons on a day release to Rochdale Training.

Requirements

Desired qualifications

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

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
Confident
Calm
Driven

Other requirements

This role will involve you representing Whitworth Community, and is ideal for candidates who would like to start a career in local government.

About this company

In Whitworth, local government services are provided by three local authorities - Whitworth Town Council, Rossendale Borough Council and Lancashire County Council. Whitworth Town Council consists of 12 elected members (Councillors), who are served by a Town Clerk. The Mission Statement of Whitworth Town Council is 'To improve the quality of life for the community of Whitworth'. The Town Council offices and Council Chamber are located in The Ashcroft (Civic Hall) complex in Whitworth.