Business Support Apprentice

Job Description

Directorate: Resources

Division: Facilities Management

Job Title: Business Support Apprentice

Salary: from 1st April 2025 for 36 hours

£13.85 per hour (equivalent to £25,997 per annum)

(pro-rata for anything other than full time basis.)

As a Business Support Apprentice, you will be responsible for providing administrative support within the facilities management team. This role is designed to offer a comprehensive introduction to the business environment, allowing you to develop practical skills and gain valuable experience.

Essential And Desired Knowledge

• High school diploma or equivalent; ongoing education in business administration or related field is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work effectively.
• Basic understanding of business operations and administrative processes.
  
  

Desired Skills And Abilities

• Proactive and willing to take initiative.
• Positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Ability to work well in a team as well as independently.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn
  
  

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Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

About Us

Croydon Council’s priorities

The Council balances its books, listens to residents, and delivers good sustainable services

• Get a grip on the finances and make the council financially sustainable

Become a council which listens to, respects and works in partnership with Croydon’s diverse communities and businesses

Strengthen collaboration and joint working with partner organisations and the voluntary, community and faith sectors

Ensure good governance is embedded and adopt best practice

Develop our workforce to deliver in a manner that respects the diversity of our communities

Key Business Plan Outcomes

• Croydon is a place of opportunity for business, earning and learning
• Children and young people in Croydon have the chance to thrive, learn and fulfil their potential
• Croydon is a cleaner, safer and healthier place, a borough we’re proud to call home
• People can lead healthier and independent lives for longer
• Croydon Council’s new ways of working
  
  

Equal Opportunities Statement

Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will be pleased to consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace for part of their working week and work from home, or elsewhere, remotely for the rest of the time.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised r

ole.

Croydon council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

The Successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if the role requires one.