Under the supervision/direction of a Trading Standards Officer:
Deliver intelligence-led Trading Standards compliance programmes, utilising a range of preventative and enforcement options, including:
Providing advice and information to businesses on compliance with Trading Standards laws
Providing advice, information and assistance to vulnerable consumers
Examining/inspecting, sampling, testing of goods, services and procedures/practices
Researching and investigating traders/trade practices
Producing written reports, compiling evidential files, giving evidence in Court
Utilising innovative/alternative enforcement actions where appropriate
Comply with applicable statutory and organisational procedural requirements and best practice
Update service records and submit intelligence logs in a timely fashion, disseminate information and intelligence appropriately, ensure confidentiality and security of sensitive information
Work independently and/or collaboratively with a team and/or external partners
Develop and maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in relevant areas of legislation and professional practice
Training:
Full training will be provided for all aspects of this role, and you will also be able to take advantage of the extensive training course opportunities open to all Warwickshire County Council staff
The skills, knowledge and behaviours learned on the job will enable you to complete the Level 6 Trainee Trading Standards Officer, for which you will be given time to complete in your working hours and through training provided by CSA Services Ltd
The delivery of this apprenticeship is a mixture of work-based portfolio building, plus workshops with CSA Ltd (delivered online) and associated assignments to complete
Training Outcome:You will undertake the Level 6 Trading Standards Professional Apprenticeship and will have the opportunity to continue developing beyond your qualification through specific training.Employer Description:Warwickshire County Council is the local government authority for the county of Warwickshire, providing public services such as Social Care, Education, County Highways, Rural Services, Public Health, Fire and Rescue, plus much more. Since 2012 the Council has delivered a top class apprenticeship scheme, recruiting more than 380 apprentices, most of whom have been retained in further roles at the Council.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, general office hours e.g. 9.00am - 5.00pm.
Exact shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental....Read more...
Main Tasks and Responsibilities of the Post:
Welcome and support parents and visitors professionally, effectively and sensitively.
Undertake reception duties, e.g. telephone/face-to-face enquiries, liaising with relevant staff and outside agencies.
Respond to messages promptly and accurately, passing on information to relevant staff members as necessary.
Assisting with arrangements for planned visits to the school, i.e. photographer, etc.
Supporting staff to organise educational visits, i.e. booking coaches, hiring venues, etc., including communication to parents, i.e. letters.
Update and distribute online and offline communications (i.e. letters, newsletters, website, etc.) to parents, staff and other stakeholders.
First aid cover.
Administration
Provide routine clerical support, e.g. photocopying, filing, emailing, complete routine forms.
Maintain manual and computerised records/management information systems, i.e. ScholarPack, Parentpay, Free School Meals, and After School Clubs.
Undertake typing, word-processing and other IT-based tasks, e.g. communication with parents and outside agencies.
Sort and distribute incoming mail, record outgoing mail.
Support with the administration of attendance, first day response, and monitor the late arrival of pupils.
Resource management.
Support the Finance Officer with general financial administration in line with the school’s procedures.
Keep records in accordance with the school’s record retention schedule and data protection law, ensuring information security and confidentiality at all times.
Resources
Operate and monitor maintenance of office equipment e.g. photocopier, computer, etc.
Orderly arrangement and secure storage of supplies, including ordering of photocopying supplies.
Undertake routine financial administration, e.g. ordering and good receipt of all orders.
Responsibilities
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety, security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
Be committed to the safeguarding and promotion of the welfare of children and young people.
Be aware of, support difference, and ensure equal opportunities for all.
Contribute to the overall ethos, work and aims of the school/trust.
Support the Headteacher/school through effectively managing administrative tasks.
Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
Attend and participate in relevant meetings as required.
Participate in training, learning activities and performance development as required.
Take appropriate action to identify, evaluate and minimise any risks to health, safety and security in the school working environment.
Security
Control access to the school in line with the school’s safeguarding procedures, including signing in visitors, checking identification as necessary, issuing passes and notifying them of safeguarding and safety procedures.
Be alert to unknown individuals on the school premises and report any concerns in line with the school’s procedures.
Other duties commensurate with the grade of the post as required by the Headteacher or Senior Leadership Team.Training:
Level 3 Business Administration at Redcar & Cleveland College.
Functional Skills in maths and English, if required.
Training Outcome:
An opportunity for a full-time position at the end of the apprenticeship
Employer Description:We are a busy but friendly, inclusive school, with lots going on. This website aims to give you a taster of the school, as well as providing up to date information for parents, pupils and the wider community. Breckon Hill is a community primary school with a pre-school and nursery providing education for children aged 2 to 11 years old. We became a member of The Legacy Learning Trust in October 2023.
A sports hall and the attached community centre provide extra facilities for our pupils and the community.
We offer a breakfast club and an after school childcare to support families and provide after school activity clubs for children to enjoy.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm, term time only plus 3 days.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Team working,Initiative,Numeracy & Literacy skills,Microsoft Office knowledge,Able to relate to children,Time management,Confidentiality,Highly motivated....Read more...
You will undertake the activities with either individuals or small groups of children to ensure their safety and facilitate their physical, emotional, and educational development
You will carry out pre-determined educational activities and work programmes whilst promoting independent learning
You will establish good relationships with pupils and act as a role model
You will work to establish a supportive relationship with the children and their parents
You will encourage acceptance and inclusion of any child with special needs
You will monitor individual children’s needs and report these to the class teacher as appropriate
You will be aware of issues around pupil progress and achievement and report to the teacher as agreed
You will assist teaching staff in their planning and delivery of work for individuals and groups of children ensuring resources are prepared and available
You will provide support to the teacher in the delivery of local and national teaching strategies
You will assist the teaching staff in the smooth transition between educational phases
You will be aware of confidential issues home/pupil/teacher/schoolwork and keep confidence as appropriate
You will be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, inclusion, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person without delay
You will participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required
You will ensure you carry out your role in a way that demands high standards whilst supporting inclusion and welcoming diverse thinking
You will ensure strict confidentiality in all areas of work
You will work and process personal and sensitive information in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and the UK General Data Protection Regulations (UK GDPR)
You will ensure work is conducted in a way that protects the safety and security of information (e.g., strong passwords, reporting breaches, securing paper records, securely disposing of records)
You will understand and comply with the statutory guidance regarding safeguarding of children, always ensuring the safeguarding and promotion of children’s welfare, reporting any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Officer at once
You will always comply with the Trust’s policies and procedures
You will undertake other reasonable duties (with competence and experience) as requested, in accordance with the changing needs of the organisation
Training:
Training will take place in the workplace
Training Outcome:
A qualfied early years educator can go on to do more training within early years
Employer Description:St Richard’s VC Academy is a popular, vibrant, friendly and inclusive school, serving the communities of Sacred Heart, St Bede’s and St Stephen’s parishes in East Hull. We are a larger than average primary school committed to providing a quality environment in which our pupils learn and are nurtured to become the best they can be.
The Academy’s unique character provides a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment, rich in Gospel values, wherein, children develop as individuals, knowing they are created in the image of God.
At St Richard’s we think about who we are, what we believe and what we hope to become. We hope that together we will nurture a sense of what it is to be fully human and alive as children and adults sharing in this Christian community.
We offer skilled and highly motivated staff who are committed to providing each child with the highest standard of care, guidance and support, whilst offering a varied and rich curriculum with a long tradition of sporting excellence.
Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.00pmSkills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness,Caring,Empathetic....Read more...
Please note that this is an apprenticeship position and therefore anyone with more than six months of professional experience working in AI and Automation, or who holds a degree or Master’s degree in a subject such as AI, will not be eligible.
You will also need to commit to completing a Level 4 AI Automation Practitioner Apprenticeship.
Duties and responsibilities
You will spend time identifying use cases, designing, planning and building AI and Automation solutions for clients. You will work alongside the Chief Technology Officer, Principal Consultants and Lead Consultants to deliver and operationalise AI solutions using Microsoft technologies.
AI Solution Development, M365 Platform Design and Transformation:
Build Power Apps, Power Automate flows, Power Pages and Copilot Studio agents that automate manual processes
Integrate Copilot with Line-of-Business Systems such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint and Power Platform
Run discovery and process-mapping sessions with client stakeholders to identify automation and AI candidates
Produce Power BI dashboards and supporting data models that surface insight from operational data
Help configure and govern Microsoft 365 Copilot deployments, including security, prompt design and adoption tracking
Help design, prototype, and test AI solutions, including Large Language Model (LLM) integrations, retrieval-augmented generation, agentic workflows and structured-output patterns
Build well-scoped components and ship them through GitHub and Azure DevOps pipelines
Support evaluation, observability and prompt iteration for live AI features
Desired Skills
Proven interest in AI, automation and modern software delivery using the Microsoft technology stack
An interest in business, the world around you and how technology is changing
An interest in using technology to solve business problems
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work well both in a team and on your own
A commitment to continuous learning and professional development
A logical, structured approach to problem solving
Attention to detail and ability to follow processes
Self-motivation and integrity
Experience using AI assistants such as Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini in study, work or home
Training Outcome:Ongoing employment and career development. Employer Description:At Crimson, we help public-serving organisations use data, digital and AI to deliver better outcomes for people.
Working here means tackling meaningful problems, delivering work that stands up to scrutiny, and doing it with people who care how it’s done.
Crimson Limited is a technology consultancy and Microsoft Solutions Partner that guides forward-thinking leaders through digital transformation using Microsoft technology and AI.
We exist to help organisations make better decisions and deliver better services. That responsibility shapes our standards, our culture and our expectations of one another. We are ambitious about impact, careful about delivery, and honest about the realities of change.Working Hours :Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm.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,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
People Administration
Process paperwork related to variation of contracts for exiting employees, ensuring compliance with legal and organisational requirements
Prepare and distribute HR-related documents, such as employment contracts, variation of contract letters
Produce regular management reports
Support the implementation of systems relating to the function, for example Sage
Assist in the recruitment process by posting job openings, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks, when instructed
Support the management of the sponsorship license and records related to sponsorship staff
Administer employee benefits platform
Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions, concerns, and requests for assistance
Facilitate communication between employees and the People Function, and escalate issues as needed to ensure timely resolution
Promote a positive work environment and organisational culture by fostering employee engagement and morale
Manage queries in the general HR Inbox, escalating to the People and Sponsorship Advisor when required
Support in right-to-work checks and DBS applications. Submission of Occupational Health referrals
Adding new starters to the platform, Review of routine employee letters, including probation and invitation letters
Ensuring sickness records and maternity/paternity records are up to date, e.g. on the sickness absence tracker
Health and safety
Fire safety in the office (office risk assessments, regular function checks and recording thereof, nominations for fire warden, logs). PAT testing of office equipment, and ensuring this is done prior to the previous end date
Stationery supply management
Cost and budget control - liaising with the finance team and providing reports as required
Purchasing of stationery supplies
Stock control
Allowance to people who use the office
Office Organisation
Managing use of space by personnel (preventing overcrowding, hot desk bookings)
Ensuring any notices are in date (H&S notices, insurance certificates etc)
Booking meeting and training rooms when necessary
Keeping the kitchen clean and stocked where necessary
Organising celebrations in the office, including birthday cards and cakes for staff, and for registered managers
Managing the archive function for the business
Direct operational support
Answering the telephone when necessary and directing callers to the appropriate person/s
Welcoming guests to the office and supporting their visit with information, guidance and refreshments as appropriate
Planning office induction to new managers and liaising with heads of department to facilitate delivery.
Administration support
Communicating with staff regarding return of equipment after leaving, etc.
Taking and producing minutes for meetings when asked, including, but not limited to, team meetings
Assistance to the CEO
Ensuring refreshments are provided and delivered according to the CEO's requirements, for them and for the Chief Operating Officer and Managing Director
Managing communications for the CEO in all formats
Managing the CEO's environment to comply with their requirements
Undertaking such tasks as buying gifts, arranging travel, etc., as required.
Training:Your training plan
Velocity apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, they will provide the skills necessary to succeed in the workplace and to expand future career prospects.
Throughout the apprenticeship, learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their programme.Training Outcome:The role offers long-term security and the opportunity to progress into a permanent position.Employer Description:The Rehability UK Group is a dynamic and innovative family of companies driven by the vision of our founder. We have grown from a base in the West Midlands, where we still have our Head Office in Birmingham, to include services across the Midlands and in both the South East and South West of England and we are now expanding into Northern England. The Rehability UK Community division is focussed on the West Midlands and the M25 corridor.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...