Job Details Grade: Modern Apprenticeship Hours: 35 Hourly Rate: £13.52 Scottish Local Government Living Wage Salary: £24,673.97 per annum Contract Duration: Temporary until 31st May 2028 In accordance with Government Guidelines, you will need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the Apprenticeship) to qualify for this position. Role Purpose An opportunity has arisen with the Corporate Health and Safety Team at Scottish Borders Council for a Health and Safety Modern Apprentice. You will work as part of the Health and Safety Team providing support to all areas of the organisation including, Education, Waste, Fleet, Estates, Social Care & Health, Roads, and Business Support. The Role requires you to undertake an Occupational Health and Safety Level 3 qualification with the aim of self development to improve performance and experience of duties. You will be work under the direction of a Health and Safety Adviser and will be expected to carry out tasks with increasing efficiency and proficiency as your competence within the role grows. You will be expected to progress within your skills area and apply your MA learning to workplace situations. Essential 4 standard Grades at bands 1-3 (including English and Maths) or 4 national 5’s A-C (including English and Maths) or SVQ Level 2 in Business & Administration, or equivalent. Alternatively hold 4 standard grades (grade 3 or above) and possess, or currently be studying towards, a NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety In accordance with Scottish Borders Council priorities, you will need to be aged 16-24 (at the point of starting the apprenticeship) to qualify for this position. Informal Enquiries Informal enquiries may be made to Stuart Ford by telephone on 01835 826553 or by email at sford@scotborders.gov.uk. Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.