Business Administration Apprentice

Working across the directorate this role will touch on all aspects of service delivery helping us to deliver a positive experience for users of our services making sure:

The right services and infrastructure are delivered in the right place at the right time The roads, pavements and paths are safe and well-managed Transport choices are provided for all

You will be involved in a number of activities including but not limited to:

Database maintenance and management Administrative support for teams across the Highways, Transport and Planning directorate Supporting at operational and project meetings Recording and producing documents to support our stakeholders Analysing and maintaining data Scoping, planning, monitoring and reporting on projects

Key responsibilities will include: 

Applying knowledge gained on the job and through your apprenticeship to support us in achieving our business objectives Using your initiative to respond independently to unexpected problems/ situations and meet deadlines determined by your working arrangements or set by your manager Working with a range of colleagues to widen your experience, as availability allows, and meet the requirements of the service Participating in meetings and briefings as directed by your manager, making an appropriate contribution Completing all learning commitments in support of your apprenticeship programme Demonstrating our core values and working in an empowered, collaborative, agile and innovative way to make a real and positive difference for all our communities

Training:

You will undertake and complete the various elements of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, including Functional Skills, and Employment Responsibilities & Rights. This will involve attending online college workshops regularly, working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments, completing all assignments/projects relating to the apprenticeship framework and presenting evidence portfolios for assessment within specified timeframes.

The apprenticeship will be undertaken over a 18 month period. The apprenticeship course will be delivered by Chichester College where we have a number of apprentices within the directorate already studying the same course.

Training Outcome:

Although there are no guarantees, completion of this apprenticeship would place the successful applicant in a strong position in any suitable recruitment that may take place at the end of the programme.

Employer Description:
West Sussex County Council (WSCC) is a diverse organisation that provides services to more than 850,000 residents every day. Our teams use their experience to enable and challenge the Council to deliver improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (hours tbc).

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative