Career Development Apprentice
About us
At the Vale of Glamorgan Council, we believe in helping people grow — and that includes you. We're proud to be one of Wales’ top-performing local authorities and we’re passionate about creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.
Our team in HR and Organisational Development supports staff from across the Council to learn, develop, and build meaningful careers. This apprenticeship is your chance to join the team, gaining real experience, while making a real difference to the career opportunities for our current and potential staff.
Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.
About the role
Pay Details: Apprentice rates, as per government guidelines - .
Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week
Main Place of Work: Civic Offices and hybrid working
Temporary Reason: grant funded role
What you'll be doing:
This is a great opportunity for someone who’s interested in career development, recruitment, or HR – especially if you’re just starting out.
You’ll work alongside experienced colleagues to support apprenticeships, graduate schemes, and qualifications. You’ll help organise events, keep our systems up to date, talk to external providers, and provide a friendly first point of contact for people with questions.
You’ll help raise awareness of how apprenticeships can be used by teams across the Council and promote fully funded qualifications to help existing staff grow. You may also support events with schools and colleges to raise the profile of the Council as an employer of choice.
Most of your work will involve administration – so if you like staying organised, learning digital tools, and seeing things through, you’ll feel right at home. Best of all, we’ll support you every step of the way as you complete your apprenticeship qualification.
About you
You don’t need experience — we’re looking for someone who’s:
1. Friendly, reliable and keen to learn
2. Comfortable using a computer and willing to build confidence in tools like email, Excel and Teams
3. Interested in helping people and being part of a supportive team
4. Happy to talk to others, ask questions, and share ideas — whether with colleagues or at external events
5. Positive and proactive, even when things get busy
Whether you’ve just left school, college, or are looking for a fresh start, this could be the beginning of an exciting career in HR, careers advice or learning and development.