Modern Apprentice – Organisational Development

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

To undertake vocational training and perform a range of administrative and related tasks across the following work streams provided by the Organisational Development Service Unit:

Human Resources Training and Development Health and Safety HR Administration Communications Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

To adhere to and ensure the appropriate compliance with the Council’s Health & Safety Policy.

To support, promote and comply with the Corporate Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy when undertaking the duties of this post.

To respect the sensitivity and confidentiality of any information that they may have access to regarding clients/customers in adherence with the Data Protection policies of the Council.

Undertake such other duties commensurate with the experience of the postholder and the grading of the post as may be reasonably delegated from time to time.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES

To produce employment related correspondence and other information. Update and maintain IT systems used by the Service. Receive enquiries and redirect to other team members. Collate and maintain performance data. Support the provision of communication campaigns through creating documents, distributing information and monitoring social and other media channels. Undertake research and collate information in relation to work or projects being undertaken by the team. Organise events, training and other activities. Support the review of policies, procedures and working instructions used in the Service. To undertake administrative work in relation to the recruitment and selection of employees. Produce management information on any aspect of the Service, including gathering comparable data from other sites.

Training:
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required) Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. 

The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.

Training Outcome:

This will provide the apprentice with an insight across a wide range of services and workstreams that will enable them to build their knowledge, skills and experience for future employment opportunities either at the Council or with other employers.

Employer Description:
At the heart of England and the National Forest, South Derbyshire is one, if not the fastest growing district in the East Midlands. The main Council offices are based in Swadlincote, with other sites based within close proximity. There are currently approximately 350 employees providing a full range of services for the community.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday with flexible working offered.

Skills:
Administrative skills,Attention to detail,Communication skills,Customer care skills,Initiative,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Time-Management