Business Administration Apprentice (Open to Care Leavers Only)

You will be using a laptop, various internal systems and Microsoft packages to conduct your role. Working in an office environment. Drafting & responding to emails. Uploading/downloading evidence to/from internal systems, including quality checks to ensure information uploaded to systems is accurate, complete, and compliant. Applying confidentiality and GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) principles when handling sensitive information. Inputting data into spreadsheet/word documents. Supporting with Subject Access Requests/Police Search requests. Ingoing/outgoing mail. Processing and sending out letters. Managing and maintaining accurate electronic and paper records in line with data protection and retention policies. Please note that this role may involve access to and review of confidential or potentially sensitive information. Appropriate support and guidance will be provided.

Training:

The duration of the Apprenticeship contract will be 18 months. This is a great opportunity to balance work and study. 

Apprentices will work towards a level 3 qualification in Business Administration. This will be supported by a combination of training and practical work experience, allowing you to apply your learning to your work.

Training Outcome:

There are no guarantees of employment at the end of the programme, but we would expect the apprentice to apply for further employment, ideally within the council or within the wider Devon economy.

Employer Description:

At Devon County Council, we work together to improve life across Devon for everyone. We want to create a place that people enjoy living in, as well as a place that you enjoy working.

Working Hours :
Typically, you would be working 9.00am - 5.00pm, Monday - Friday. Flexible working opportunities available, including home working. However. this will be subject to the needs of the role.

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