Planning Apprentice

To undertake a development programme leading to a National Vocational Qualification in Business Administration Level 3 as part of an apprenticeship and to actively participate in their own development plan agreed with their line manager and NVQ assessor. Provide practical evidence of learning to support formal qualification. To follow instructions and procedures in all aspects of the business unit, including effective delivery of all Planning Support processes. To work alongside experienced professionals learning all aspects of business administration and customer service provision. To become part of an efficient team, providing high-quality administrative support to the Planning service. To undertake a development programme leading to a National Vocational Qualification as part of an apprenticeship and to actively participate in their own development plan to be agreed with the line manager and the NVQ assessor. To maintain confidentiality and discretion in compliance with the Data Protection Act. To effectively use ICT in carrying out duties. To understand the value of working for an employer who is committed to equality of opportunity.

Training Outcome:

We will support the apprentice is expected to gain employment within the council. This may be in the field of the apprenticeship or in another service area. We will also support the apprentice to seek employment outside the council if they wish, on completion of their apprenticeship. 100% of the 2023 cohort of our current apprentices wish to remain at SDC and the majority have secured permanent roles.

Employer Description:
Welcome from our Chief Executive Thank you for your interest in working for Stroud District Council. It’s a great place to work. We are a friendly, welcoming team, passionate about the work that we do to make a positive difference for the communities we serve. We place our communities at the heart of everything we do, and work to continuously improve the services we provide for our residents, tenants and businesses. We care about each other too, and are known for our positive approach to flexible working, our family-friendly policies, and our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our staff and to equality, diversity and inclusion. To find out more please look at the Jobs & Careers pages on the website.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday between 9am - 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience