Apprenticeships are an exciting way to develop your career in an ambitious city. At Southampton City Council we’re keen to invest in people and apprentices are a valuable part of our workforce and the future of the council.
As an apprentice you’ll be receiving practical and professional training right from the start. Working alongside experienced colleagues and mentors who will supervise your development providing support and guidance throughout your training. You will have regular reviews with your manager, mentor and tutor so you know how you are doing and can gain support with any activities to help you progress.
Given our investment in your learning and progression, the hope is that on completion of your apprenticeship and vacancy permitting, we would be able to offer you a permanent role – however this will be subject to certain criteria and there is no guarantee.
An apprenticeship is a real job, with real responsibilities and along with a competitive salary, an apprenticeship will provide you with many benefits including;
- A career path so you can progress to the next level
- On and off the job training
- The achievement of a nationally recognised qualification and the ability to earn while you learn in your chosen career path
- Access to the Hampshire Local Government Pension Scheme with Employer pension contributions
- Interest free travel loans and discounts.
- Employee Support Services
- Maternity/Paternity/Adoption leave
We are recruiting for confident and self-motivated individuals to join our Housing Operations team. Alongside your job you’ll also be studying for a Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification. The apprenticeship is work-based which means it’s made up of self-led learning and assignments with the Assessor visiting the learner in the workplace for reviews, observations and to set work.
This post would be ideal for someone who is wanting to start a career, progress their career, or reskill, and it would be advantageous if candidates had some basic experience/understanding of administrative work, although this is not essential. A good standard of Maths and English is required (GCSE 4 / C or above), or the ability to gain a Level 2 Functional Skills qualification will be required as part of your learning.
About Us
We are committed to being a Resident Friendly City where people are proud to live and work and where you can make a significant difference to our local communities. We want Southampton to be a modern city, amongst the best places to grow up, live and work in and we are committed to tackling inequality and to creating a city that is greener, fairer and healthier.
Why work for us?
You can be confident of a rewarding career, with a competitive salary, job security and a wide range of employee benefits including generous annual leave and career progression opportunities in return for your dedication to bettering the lives of Southampton’s residents.
This is an excellent opportunity waiting for an enthusiastic and capable individual looking to contribute to a dynamic and progressive team. If you feel you have the necessary background and skills to undertake this role and would like to be part of our team and our City, apply today!
Further information about this role please view the job description.
What We Can Offer You
Salary: The salary band for this role is £24,795 - £25,185. The
starting salary is £24,795 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- Excellent
- Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
- Flexible working options (role-dependent)
- Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
- Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
- Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks.
- Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
- Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
- Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
- Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
- Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer
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Contact details for informal discussion:
If you need more information or wish to discuss this position please contact Jacqui Remmington Via email on or via phone on 023 8083 3132 for further details.
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Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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