Apprenticeships
Itching to get into the workplace? Discover how an apprenticeship with us could help you take the first step in your career.
Earn while you learn with us
We are passionate about employing apprentices and we know that apprenticeships can help more people develop their skills and become a part of our future workforce.
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a job with training both in the workplace and with an education provider (college or university). They are work-based training programmes where you can earn a salary, gain a new qualification, knowledge and learn key skills. Programmes will run between one and two years depending on the course, but in some cases, there may be an opportunity for progression to higher levels of apprenticeships or other forms of study.
What support will I get?
All apprentices will have access to:
What is an apprenticeship?
An apprenticeship is a job with training both in the workplace and with an education provider (college or university). They are work-based training programmes where you can earn a salary, gain a new qualification, knowledge and learn key skills. Programmes will run between one and two years depending on the course, but in some cases, there may be an opportunity for progression to higher levels of apprenticeships or other forms of study.
What support will I get?
All apprentices will have access to:
- Regular supervision and support with their line manager.
- Day-to-day support from colleagues, peers and an assessor through the college/university.
- Opportunity to apply for jobs within the council and support in doing so.
- Access to a wide range of in-house training opportunities.
- Access to workplace coaching and other shadowing opportunities.
What’s in it for you?
- Earn whilst you learn. Not only will you gain a valuable qualification you will also earn a wage whilst doing so.
- You will work in a diverse and interesting environment, providing a service to the local community.
- A worked-based training qualification will not only demonstrate your competence in doing a job but will also help you to develop valuable transferable skills, knowledge and abilities.
- Generous terms and conditions, such as paid annual leave and pension contributions from your first day. We know a pension is probably the last thing you are thinking about when starting out, but it’s never too early to start saving.
- You will be in a supportive work environment with a dedicated mentor throughout your training.
- You will have access to work-based coaching, support and next steps career advice will be offered to you.
- You will have peer support and networking opportunities. These regular events will help you get the most out of working for us, will link you with other apprentices and help you make new friends.
- Access a range of in-house training courses.
- It could lead to a permanent job with us.
- Opportunity to study with local training providers wherever possible.
We will have apprentices in a variety of business departments, all of which will be advertised on our website and also on the National apprentice service website. All apprentices will follow a structured programme of training and development, providing an excellent work-based experience. Apprentices will have a dedicated mentor within their department as well as the support from an education provider, where they will carry out the apprenticeship classroom-based sessions.