Modern Apprentice (Legal and Democratic Services)
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Company: South Derbyshire District Council
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Location: Swadlincote, DE11 0AH
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £22,366.00 per year
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Sector: Business, Administration, Finance and Law
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Ref: VAC-01059
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Application Deadline Date: 05/11/2024
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Start Date: 22/01/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Flexable working hours
Brief Description
Kickstart your career with South Derbyshire District Council as a Modern Apprentice, providing vital administrative support across legal, electoral, democratic, and licensing services. This role offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience, develop essential skills, and play an active part in supporting your community.
Qualifications Required
Level 2 Administration or Suitable Experience
Personal Qualities
• Willingness to learn and adapt, with a positive attitude towards continuous personal development.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Commitment to customer service and the ability to understand and respond to the needs of different customers.
• Receptive to change and open to new ideas.
• Confident, organised, and able to manage time effectively.
• Demonstrates a commitment to the principles of equal opportunities and fairness.
Skills Required
• Competent literacy and numeracy skills
• An eye for accuracy and detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT applications.
• Ability to follow instructions and work methodically through tasks
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and data protection
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally
Training to be Provided
Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship standard (can include Level 2 elements if required)
Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
This apprenticeship is delivered through a combination of Work Based Assessment and day/block release. The programme will culminate in an End Point Assessment, where all the skills and knowledge gained on the apprenticeship will be formally tested.
Future Prospects
To progress if a post is available within the Council and or the Team, subject to a competitive recruitment process.
Vacancy Detail
As a Modern Apprentice in Legal and Democratic Services with South Derbyshire District Council, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of essential services. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience across a variety of workstreams within the council, including Legal Services, Democratic Services, Electoral Services, Licensing, and Land Charges. An average day may include performing administrative tasks, assisting in organising council meetings, and handling enquiries. You will also gain exposure to the democratic process and the functioning of local government, while developing practical business skills.
Key responsibilities include:
• Providing administrative and clerical support, such as filing, processing orders, and raising purchase orders, as well as assisting in maintaining records and databases.
• Assisting with the preparation for council meetings, elections, and the Annual Canvass, and providing support for related administrative tasks.
• Supporting the Legal and Democratic Services team with tasks such as organising seminars and training, arranging travel and accommodation, and coordinating internal meetings.
• Assisting in the preparation for inspections, licensing activities, and the administration of the Council’s Local Land Charges function.
• Contributing to policy reviews, project work, and information gathering, as well as producing management reports on various aspects of the service.
• Updating and maintaining the IT systems used by the department and ensuring compliance with data protection policies.
• Undertaking research and supporting the team in resolving tasks and problems by following a logical approach.