Committee Services Apprentice - Business Administration

Support Committee Services Officers within the team in the delivery of day-to-day office functions Answer telephone enquiries from members of staff, Councillors, and the public with assistance from colleagues when required Assist colleagues in preparing work programmes/plans, plan and conduct meetings Attend and take notes at pre-agenda and briefing meetings with the Chairs and LeadOfficers Maintain relevant procedures for public
meetings, and to update procedural notes as required Attend face to face evening Council and Committee meetings, ensuring that they are livestreamed on YouTube (training will be
provided) Manage meetings under supervision in accordance with the Council’s procedure rules, Constitution, and legislation. Prepare agendas, minutes and other such documents required for Committee meetings Work flexibly and according to changing government legislation Produce accurate and comprehensive minutes/decision notes. Undertake other duties as required by the Civic & Committee Services Manager Attend and contribute to team meetings, one to ones and appraisal meetings

Training:
Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
Potential to progress to the next level of an apprenticeship. Look to secure employment

Employer Description:
The district council headquarters are in Warwick and Leamington Spa. It employs more than 500 people. The district council deal with issues such as waste management, the collection of council tax, planning/building regulations, council housing and council house repairs. The district was created on 1 April 1974, by a merger of the former Leamington Spa and Warwick municipal boroughs, the Kenilworth urban district and the Warwick Rural District.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday working hours to be agreed with line manager. There is a requirement to attend evening meetings.

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