Business Optimisation Apprentice

As a Business Improvement Apprentice, you’ll be part of a team that helps make Council services smarter, faster, and more effective. Each day varies and you’ll be getting stuck into real projects from day one.

You’ll:

Help review how services work and come up with new ideas to improve them Spot opportunities to make things simpler, faster, and better for residents Collect and work with data to support decisions (don’t worry, we’ll teach you how!) Get involved in projects that improve services across the Council Explore how technology can make every day work easier and more efficient Help track how well services are performing and where they can improve Create reports and updates that help teams stay on track Support meetings, take notes, and follow up on actions Keep records organised and up to date Work with friendly teams across the Council to make a real difference

 

What you’ll gain:

Real work experience while earning a salary A recognised qualification as part of your apprenticeship Support, training, and mentoring to help you grow Skills in problem-solving, data, teamwork, and communication A chance to shape services that impact your local community

Training Outcome:

Career progression opportunities may be available, subject to the apprentice applying for and being successful in the organisation’s recruitment process for relevant vacancies.

Employer Description:

Taunton Town Council is the parish council for Taunton. We look after local services such as open spaces, parks, public toilets, events and small grants, and we work with partners to improve the town. We are based at Deane House, Belvedere Road, Taunton and at our depot at Cornishway North, Taunton.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with 1 day per week day release for college.

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