Modern Apprentice - Secretarial Support

As a Modern Apprentice in Secretarial Support, you'll play a vital role assisting the Chief Executive, Executive Directors, and the wider Leadership Team at South Derbyshire District Council. Here's what a typical day might involve:

• Supporting the Executive team: Providing efficient clerical and administrative support, managing diaries, meetings, and inboxes.
• Communication and organization: Taking notes, preparing documents, and ensuring smooth communication within the team.
• IT skills: Using Microsoft Office and other software effectively to maintain records and create reports.

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:

To progress if a post is available within the Council and or the Team, subject to a competitive recruitment process.

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, shifts TBC.

Skills:
Administrative skills,Attention to detail,Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Presentation skills,Team working,Time-Management