Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, 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 organisation that’s passionate about making a difference — for the environment, our communities, and most importantly, our people. You’ll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career. Reimagine the possibilities. Your role and responsibilities We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our team as an apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting our early careers programs. The successful candidate will be involved in various administrative tasks, including managing work experience requests, updating spreadsheets, and assisting with apprenticeship documentation. track and manage work experience requests, ensuring timely follow-up with managers perform administrative tasks such as updating the people tracker and levy tracker spreadsheets communicate effectively with managers to facilitate work experience placements and apprenticeship programs assist with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements support school and university visits, career fairs, and events to promote apprenticeship opportunities. Your apprenticeship We are offering a choice of 2 apprenticeships so please click on the links to find out what they involve. Business Administrator - Business administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education or Associate Project Manager - Associate project manager / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education 18 months duration We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds. There's no upper age limit - it's never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career. The apprenticeship you're applying for must build on your qualifications. If you have experience in this field, the apprenticeship you're applying for must be at a higher level. Read the Job and Person Profile (docx) and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure (pagetiger.com). They hold a range of information. During the apprenticeship, you'll be working towards the role described in those materials. You will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training and pursue certification. Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However, we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract. You will need to be highly organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively to be calm under pressure and be able to manage workload fluctuations strong communication skills and the ability to engage with various stakeholders to be passionate about helping others and making a positive impact. The team We are dedicated to managing and promoting early careers programs, providing valuable opportunities for young people to gain work experience and develop their careers. Our main functions include coordinating work experience placements, supporting apprenticeships, running the annual internship program, bi-annual graduate scheme and engaging with schools and universities through career fairs and events. The team is passionate about showcasing the benefits of these programs to both the organisation and the participants, helping individuals progress from work experience to apprenticeships, internships, and beyond. They are committed to making Suffolk County Council an employer of choice and ensuring that young people have the opportunity to build successful careers locally. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk). For more information Please contact Isla Bliss (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 01473 296586 or emailing isla.bliss@suffolk.gov.uk. How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 300 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. Question 1 - Tell us what skills you have learned whilst at school/college, volunteering and/or working that you think will be useful to you in this role and why? Question 2 - Tell us about something you are proud of and why? Question 3 - Tell us about a time you've been really determined to do something, what did you do? What happened as a result? Question 4 - Why are you interested in working for our organisation? Question 5 - What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship? Question 6 - Using our WeAspire values (see bottom of JPP); tell us about a time or situation when you have demonstrated one of these values? Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 11.30pm, 13 July 2025. Interview date: 23 July 2025. This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities. In return, you’ll enjoy: up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase training and encouragement to expand your knowledge a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation diverse and active staff networks flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day Plus lots more! If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .