Community and Events Apprentice

What you will learn:

How to work within 4 distinct areas; including Community Engagement, Event Support, Communication and Promotion Administration, and General Duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Community Engagement

Assist with liaising between the Town Council, residents, community groups and partner organisations. Assist with community research by compiling data. Help with the coordination and delivery of community initiatives Assist in the administration of community forums. Provide administrative assistance for community funding programmes.

Event Support

Assist with the planning and delivery of the events programme. Assist with the event logistics including set up and stewarding. Assist with event health and safety documentation.

Communications and Promotion

Assist with day-to-day administrative tasks including telephone answering, email correspondence, maintaining databases and undertaking surveys. Contribute to website, newsletter and social media content. Assist with producing promotional materials. Assist with press and media activities.

Administration and General Duties

Help gather feedback and statistics for monitoring and evaluation Assist with researching funding or sponsorship opportunities. Maintain accurate records and audit-ready documentation. Support the coordination of volunteers. Assist with purchase orders, quotation and budget updates. Provide administrative support for projects as required. To undertake relevant training and development opportunities. To comply with the Town Council’s policies at all times, including Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities, Data Protection and Safeguarding. Apply consistently the principles of Equal Opportunities and promote the council’s values and behaviours in all aspects of work. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the grade and nature of the role. To help with digital communications.

Who you will be:

Someone who enjoys learning and getting involved in a wide range of activities. Someone who uses their own initiative and can work independently as well as part of a team to form creative projects. Someone confident enough to identify straightforward issues and will seek guidance when needed to ensure appropriate action is taken. Someone who works collaboratively as part of a team and supports colleagues when required.

Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship On the job training and mentoring with experienced colleagues

Training Outcome:

The apprentice will be offered personal development training during their apprenticeship but there is no offer of a permanent role unless one becomes available.

Employer Description:
Littlehampton Town Council is the parish authority for the Town of Littlehampton, West Sussex, including Wick and Toddington which has a population of approximately 30,000. The Council provides a wide range of facilities and represents the interests of the town whilst working in partnership with other agencies and groups

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5.30pm, with one hour unpaid for lunch. Some evenings and weekends will be required, subject to scheduled events.

Skills:
It Literate,MS Office,Strong communication skills,Willingness to learn,Flexible,Punctual,Reliable,Attention to detail,Adherence to policies,Good time management,Multi-tasker,Calm and Patient,Follows procedure,Completes tasks on time,Professional,Personable