Suffolk County Council - Endeavour House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
£24,404 per annum (pro rata for part time)
37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
Fixed term up to 24 months (apprenticeship)
Join us as an Apprentice Recruitment Administrator in our Early Careers team and be part of a modern, flexible, and effective organization passionate about making a difference for the environment, our communities, and our people. You'll be encouraged to share your ideas and explore new ways to improve our services and your career growth.
Your role and responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and organized individual to support our early careers programs through various administrative tasks, including managing work experience requests, updating spreadsheets, and assisting with apprenticeship documentation.
Your duties will include:
Tracking and managing work experience requests, ensuring timely follow-up with managers.
Updating spreadsheets such as the people tracker and levy tracker.
Communicating effectively with managers to facilitate placements and programs.
Assisting with monthly and quarterly reporting.
Supporting school and university visits, career fairs, and events to promote apprenticeship opportunities.
Your apprenticeship
We offer a choice of two apprenticeships. Click the links below to learn more about each:
Business Administrator - Business Administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Associate Project Manager - Associate Project Manager / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
Duration: 18 months
We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit—it's never too late to develop new skills. The apprenticeship must build on your existing qualifications or experience, and be at a higher level if you have prior experience.
Read the Job and Person Profile and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure for detailed information. During your apprenticeship, you'll work towards the role described, receive hands-on training, and pursue certification. Completing the apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position, but you will have priority when applying for vacancies during the last 3 months of your contract.
You will need:
To be highly organized and able to prioritize tasks effectively.
To remain calm under pressure and manage workload fluctuations.
Strong communication skills and the ability to engage with stakeholders.
A passion for helping others and making a positive impact.
The team
Our team manages early careers programs, including work experience, apprenticeships, internships, and engagement with schools and universities. We aim to showcase the benefits of these programs and help individuals progress from work experience to employment, fostering local careers.
Empowering Everyone
We believe in potential and diversity. We encourage applications from all individuals, especially those from underrepresented groups, as detailed in our Workforce Equality Report .
For more information
Please contact Isla Bliss (she/her) at 01473 296586 or isla.bliss@suffolk.gov.uk .
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile .
Step 2 - Click 'Apply Now' to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the questions below (max 300 words each) using the Supporting Statement template .
Questions:
Skills learned at school, college, volunteering, or work that will be useful in this role and why.
A personal achievement you're proud of and why.
A time you were determined to achieve something, what you did, and the outcome.
Why you're interested in working for our organization.
What you hope to gain from this apprenticeship.
Describe a situation demonstrating one of our WeAspire values.
Note: Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered. All documents must be in PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that genuinely showcase your skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being AI-generated may be rejected. Please present your own work and ideas.
If you need reasonable adjustments during the application process, contact our Recruitment Team at recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or 03456 014412. If invited to the next stage, you can request further adjustments.
Closing date: 11:30 pm, 13 July 2025.
Interview date: 23 July 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant roles. #LI-Hybrid
We offer a variety of careers and flexible working options to support your needs. Join us to make a positive impact and reimagine possibilities.
Our benefits include:
Up to 29 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays and volunteering days.
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
Travel, health, and wellbeing benefits.
Performance-related pay increases and cost-of-living adjustments.
Training and career development opportunities.
Diverse staff networks.
Flexible working options from day one.
For more about our benefits, values, and equality commitments, visit careers.Suffolk.gov.uk .
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