Annual wage £12,347.00 Apprentices who undertake Level 3 apprenticeships are paid a salary of £12,347 PA for the first 12 months rising to Grade 1 SCP 2 £22,366 for the remaining months of the contract. Working week 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday. – Shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 37.0 Expected duration 18 Months Possible start date 09 Sep 2024 Date posted 17 May 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000251810 Positions 3 available What you will do in your working day To be responsible for providing efficient and effective administrative and/or customer service support to respond to service specific needs including: - Postal duties Photocopying and collating documents Taking telephone messages Inputting data onto computer systems Using IT packages for word processing, spreadsheet and database applications Dealing with customer requirements in a courteous and professional manner, taking advice from the Admin Manager when appropriate To be familiar with a range of IT systems To ensure effective use of office equipment and machinery and to make use of such facilities To undertake word processing and other administrative/customer service work as required. To undertake research and collate information as directed by Business Support Management To train with and shadow the Business Support Team to obtain experience of the various Administrative functions within Children’s Services scope of work. To provide assistance to colleagues in allocated areas as and when appropriate. The training you will be getting Business Admin Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard Apprenticeship learning will take place in the workplace & at Rochdale Training one day per month. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Progression to a Level 4 qualification. Possible full time employment. Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Creative Qualifications GCSE or equivalent 4 GCSES's including Maths & English (Grade 4 and above) Essential Things to consider The Authority operates a Smoke-Free Policy for all its employees and applies to any building and associated grounds within near the building, which is wholly owned, leased, or operated and occupied by Rochdale Borough Council. Apprentice rate: Apprentices who undertake Level 3 apprenticeships are paid a salary of £12,347 PA for the first 12 months rising to Grade 1 SCP 2 £22,366 for the remaining months of the contract (18 month contract) Interview Date: 4th July 2024. Induction date - Monday 9th September 2024. Should you apply for 2 vacancies (maximum) we strongly encourage you to attend both interviews and declare this clearly. It will not count against you and all teams/panels will be aware. This expression of interest is the first stage of your application. Should you wish to apply for this vacancy you will be invited to fill in the Rochdale Borough Council Application form at Rochdale Training. Please keep an eye on your emails as our recruitment team will be in touch to invite you to one of our sessions.