Description Salary: National Minimum Wage for age 18-month Fixed Term Contract 37 Hours per Week We are looking for a Community Safety Business Administrator Apprentice. This apprenticeship would suit anyone looking for a career in business administration, whether you’re a school leaver, or looking for a career change. You’ll be part of the Community Safety Team who are friendly and supportive and will offer a varied and interesting workload. We are based at the Civic Offices in Grays not far from the train station and bus stops. The apprentice position is for a minimum of 18 months, and involves you learning the skills and gaining relevant experience to achieve the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration (equivalent to A levels). You’ll be provided with a wide variety of work experience opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in a number of office based activities as required by the qualification. Main responsibilities Accurate and timely data entry. Minute taking and maintenance of spreadsheets. Planning and organising meetings. Engaging with members of the public at events promoting keeping safe. Undertake a project in relation to community safety as part of your qualification. About you The successful applicant will be able to display the following: Willingness to learn Well presented Works effectively in a team Excellent attention to detail Good professional manner on teams meetings Good time management Organised, flexible and able to multi task Confident communicator Methodical and self-motivated IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel The apprenticeship The Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship requires you to achieve level 2 functional skills qualifications in both Maths and English if not already held (eg. GCSE grade A* to C) As a Thurrock Council Apprentice you’ll have access to a host of additional benefits, including: Free TOTUM Apprentice Discount Card Membership of the Apprentice Forum Group with monthly gatherings Apprentice only personal development events throughout the year 25 days annual leave Health and Well-being Programme Specially negotiated retailer discounts Employee Assistance Programme – free confidential advice to help you with your work-life balance Access to additional training Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme We pay apprentices the national minimum wage for your age. Training will be mainly online or at South Essex College or Civic Offices, but you may be asked to attend an alternative training facility from time to time. Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification. Closing Date: Redeployment Only: 19th June 2025 Internal & External Applications: 6th July 2025 Interviews Date: To Be Confirmed To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”