Role: Digital Services Apprentice
Location: Chorley & South Ribble
Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Fixed Term Contract (24 months)
Salary: 23,080 - 23,817
Closing Date: 24 August 2025
Ready to start your new career in IT? If you're someone with a keen interest for technology and are looking to study towards a great qualification (whilst learning a whole lot more on the job). Then this is the role for you!
You'll be supported by a team of highly talented IT professionals along your journey with us. You'll become a qualified IT professional, with real-world experience in our growing ICT team, as well as through your studies at Wigan & Leigh College.
What you'll be getting up to
* Over the course of the 2 year apprenticeship, you'll develop your ICT skills to fully support the ICT function across the Councils.
* You'll be on the front-line of our ICT service, working closely with customers across the Councils and supporting them with a wide range of queries.
* As a part of your apprenticeship, you'll also be studying towards a Digital Support Technician or Digital Application Technician qualification at Wigan & Leigh College.
* You'll develop the skills to identify, analyse and resolve issues. When needed, you'll have the ability to escalate to your team.
Who we're looking for
* We're looking for determined learners. Not only will you be learning whilst on the job, but you'll also be topping up your knowledge at college.
* You'll be passionate about all things tech. We're constantly evolving and developing the way we work, this means looking at how we can improve our services through the Digital Services we provide.
* We're customer-focused (including you!). Providing great IT services doesn't mean sat behind a screen all day. Our service extends to every corner of the business. You'll be out and about engaging with internal customers, and helping them with queries.
* You'll be a team player. Not only will you work closely with your immediate team, but also the wider ICT team (and Council!).
Other requirements
* Successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS check (applied and paid for by the Council).
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
* Local Government pension
* Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
* Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
* Volunteering days
* Free parking
Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.
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