Are you organised, curious, and keen to start your career in business admin and project work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Projects Team as a Project Support Apprentice.
You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting real projects that make a difference in your local community - helping improve services, organise activities, and support developments across the area.
A willingness to learn, and a positive attitude is key!
What You’ll Be Doing:
As an apprentice, you’ll learn how to:
Support projects from start to finish, helping keep everything on track
Help different Council teams improve services and deliver new ideas
Keep project information organised and up to date
Collect and present information to support project updates
Create emails, reports, and presentations
Work with a variety of people, including colleagues, suppliers, and contractors
Help organise meetings (including agendas and taking notes)
Track actions to make sure tasks are completed
Assist with basic finance tasks, like raising purchase orders
Attend local site visits (in Taunton) for ongoing projects
Manage your time and prioritise tasks effectively
We’d love to hear from you if you are:
Organised and good at managing your time
A clear communicator (written and verbal)
Comfortable using basic IT (e.g. email, Word, Excel or willing to learn)
Interested in how projects work
Reliable and willing to learn new skills
Able to work well with others
What You’ll Gain:
A recognised apprenticeship qualification
Real-world experience in project work and administration
Training and support to help you grow your skills
The chance to build confidence working in a professional environment
Opportunities to attend training and develop your career
Our Values:
We expect all our staff to demonstrate our PACT values:
Promote Respect always, Ambitious and Accountable,Compassionate and Trustworthy
Additional Information:
Some flexibility may be required, including occasional evenings or weekends
You’ll be supported throughout your apprenticeship with training and development opportunities
Why Apply?
This is a great first step into a career in project management, administration, or local government - giving you valuable skills that you can use in many future roles
Training:Business Administrator Level 3.Training Outcome:Career progression opportunities may be available, subject to the apprentice applying for and being successful in the organisation’s recruitment process for relevant vacancies.Employer Description:Taunton Town Council is the parish council for Taunton. We look after local services such as open spaces, parks, public toilets, events and small grants, and we work with partners to improve the town. We are based at Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton and at our depot at Cornishway North, Taunton.Working Hours :Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (4.30pm finish on a Friday), including 1-day per week for day release for collegeSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
General Office & Reception Duties
Manage email inboxes, telephone calls, and incoming mail correspondence.
Ensure all inbound call messages are emailed promptly to the relevant team member.
Welcome visitors to the office and provide refreshments where required.
File and organise documentation both electronically and in hard copy format.
Type various business documents, including customer quotations.
Open and organise job files accurately and efficiently.
Arrange daily catch-ups with the senior engineering team to ensure workflow and people planners remain up to date.
Ensure the main office monitor remains live and updated.
Manage the holiday and absence system, including:
Monitoring employee self-certification notes in conjunction with the Health and Safety Advisor.
Ensuring Return to Work (QAD64) forms are completed and uploaded to Compliance Genie.
Chasing outstanding doctor’s sick notes from employees.
Responding to annual leave requests within three working days.
Collect engineers’ weekly timesheets and cross-reference them against Blip HR records.
Arrange business travel and accommodation bookings, ensuring diaries are updated accordingly.
Maintain the accommodation spreadsheet daily and manage cancellations promptly when required.
Assist with the preparation of documentation for annual ISO9001 Quality Management assessments.
Ensure Quality Assurance Operating Processes and Procedures are followed.
Manage office stationery and stock levels.
Oversee general office supplies and equipment, including printer ink and shredder management.
Attend management meetings, take minutes, and track follow-up actions.
Procurement & Purchasing
Provide administrative support to the Procurement Manager as required.
Input and maintain data within the Procurement Express system.
Upload delivery notes received from the Stores & Equipment Administrator to Procurement Express.
Raise draft purchase orders.
Match purchase orders with supplier invoices in conjunction with the accounts team.
Accounting & Finance
Handle and resolve supplier invoice queries effectively and professionally.
Training:The Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration includes:
Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration.
Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics (if applicable).
Level 2 Functional Skills in English (if applicable).
You will attend a half-day training session with HBTC, where you will develop your business administration knowledge and skills, and work towards any required Functional Skills qualifications (where needed). Additional off-the-job training and an End Point Assessment will also form part of the Apprenticeship.Training Outcome:This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to develop valuable skills, knowledge, and workplace experience. Upon successful completion, there may be opportunities for permanent employment, career progression within the company, or progression onto higher-level qualifications or further education.Employer Description:Eco Engineering Installations is a growing and forward-thinking company that delivers high-quality engineering solutions while maintaining excellent customer service. The business prides itself on its supportive and professional culture, where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers.
Joining Eco Engineering Installations offers the opportunity to earn while learning, gain valuable workplace experience, and work alongside experienced professionals in a close-knit team environment. With clear career progression pathways and the potential for permanent employment upon completion of the apprenticeship, this is an excellent opportunity to build a successful long-term career.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Are you an experienced Payroll or HR Administrator looking for a part-time role with flexible hours where you will be genuinely valued? Do you enjoy being trusted with important payroll and HR responsibilities while working in a supportive, friendly team with access to wellbeing benefits, development support and 5.6 weeks' holiday? If so please read on...We are looking for a highly organised and detail-focused Part-Time Payroll and HR Assistant who would be genuinely valued as an important part of our team. This role supports the smooth running of payroll and HR administration, based on site with one of our clients in Cromer, Norfolk (seafood), and with some work from home activities to support other key HR client activities (depending on hours worked).As an HR Consultancy, we are looking for an additional team member to join us and make a meaningful contribution as part of both our client's on-site team and our wider consultancy work. The successful candidate will play a trusted role in running payroll for this specific client, helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, maintaining confidential employee records, and providing practical administrative support across the employee lifecycle. This is a role where your care, reliability and attention to detail will be recognised and appreciated.What We Offer
A supportive, friendly working environment where your work will be genuinely valued.Flexible part-time hours, where possible, because we appreciate the importance of balance.Training and development opportunities to help you grow in your HR career, if that is something you would like.Pension with NEST.5.6 weeks holiday, with flexibility.Access to discounts and a wellbeing platform, including 24/7 GP services.Learning and development support, if desired.
Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Administration
Support the preparation and processing of monthly payroll, bringing accuracy, care and a strong sense of responsibility to meeting deadlines.Maintain payroll records, including new starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, deductions, holiday pay, sickness and other absence information, knowing this work makes a real difference to employees.Check timesheets, payroll data and supporting documentation, resolving queries promptly, professionally and with a helpful approach.Take the lead on calculating pay rates, working hours and holiday calculations for casual workers and employees with variable hour contracts, with support available when needed.Support pension administration, statutory payments and payroll-related reporting as required.Liaise with employees, managers and external providers to answer routine payroll queries in a clear, kind and professional way.
HR Administration
Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in line with data protection requirements, bringing discretion and care to work that people rely on.Prepare HR documents such as offer letters, contracts, variation letters and standard correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.Support a positive onboarding experience for new employees, including right to work checks, references and induction administration.Record and monitor annual leave, sickness absence and other employee absence information.Assist with recruitment administration, including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and communicating warmly and professionally with candidates.Provide general administrative support for HR processes, policies, training records and employee communications, helping things run smoothly for colleagues and clients.Support employee queries and basic employee relations matters on site, acting as a trusted and approachable point of contact.
About YouEssential
Previous administrative experience within payroll, HR, finance or a similar office-based role, with hands-on experience using Sage Payroll.An understanding of UK payroll processes, PAYE, pensions and statutory payments.Strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers, records and confidential information.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook and Word and Applications such as SharePoint and Teams.Excellent organisation skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines while feeling supported by the wider team.Clear and professional communication skills, both written and verbal.Discreet, trustworthy and able to handle sensitive information appropriately.proactive, helpful and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to be part of a team where your contribution will be noticed and valued.
Desirable
Experience using HR systems or payroll-related software such as Bright Pay, Xero, BreatheHR or similar.Awareness of HR procedures, employment documentation and employee lifecycle administration.HR and payroll or business administration qualification, or equivalent experience.Driving licence and use of a car to be able to travel to client site(s)
Working ArrangementsThis is a part-time role, working up to a maximum of 24 hours per week across 4 days. We are happy to discuss flexible working patterns with the right candidate, while recognising that some flexibility may be needed around payroll deadlines and busy HR periods. The role will be office-based, with some remote working depending on business requirements.If you enjoy being trusted with important detail, supporting people well, and being part of a professional team, with the ability to learn and grow we would be delighted to hear from you.....Read more...
