Apprentice - Business & Administration

You will assist with the delivery of routine administrative tasks, dealing with day-to-day work including (but not limited to):

Inputting data from source documents into the relevant recording system, checking the accuracy, verifying and correcting data. Responding to emails. Telephone calls. Front facing customer service. Maintain your own diary and work pattern management. Photocopying/ scanning. Sending letters and dealing with incoming post. Attend meetings with team colleagues and Managers, either in person or by video. Working from home or in an office space. Work alongside other administrative assistants and apprentices who will train you and support you through the day-to-day work. Follow ECC policies and procedures for task completion and our expected standards of behaviour.

Training Outcome:

ECC highly values its apprentices, and successful candidates will be encouraged to develop and, in time, progress within the organisation, with over 85% securing permanent roles during their apprenticeship. You may consider a career in Administration, Local Government or Social Care.

Employer Description:

At Essex County Council, we look after a large, diverse, complex region of the country. But our approach to creating a place where individuals, families and communities can thrive and prosper is simple.

Working Hours :
As this is an apprenticeship opportunity, you will be required to work onsite at Rowan House, Colchester 5 days per week to enable support, learning and development.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience