Education, Skills & Early Years Directorate Music Service Apprentice Level 3 Music Service Admin Officer Ref: 000854 Contract: Apprenticeship (18 months) Salary: 16,439 - 21,686 per annum Hours: 36.66 per week Location: The Lyceum, Union Street, Oldham, OL1 1QG Closing Date: Sunday 8th July 2025 Interview Dates: Monday 28th July 2025 Role Overview: To work within the Music Service providing effective business support by working as part of a team contributing to excellent service delivery. Key Responsibilities: To be the first point of contact on the reception desk and support the service by working with parents, pupils, members of the public, teachers and colleagues both on reception duties and over the phone. Be responsible for dealing with incoming & outgoing post Prepare for meetings & take minutes Deal with collections and returns of musical instruments To work as part of the business support team covering/ undertaking any relevant tasks as required. Key Requirements: To succeed in this role, you will need as a minimum: Good literacy and numeracy skills to undertake the tasks and duties of the role. Ability to use IT applications in relation to the requirements of the post Willingness to work towards a level 3 qualification Experience of dealing with the public both face to face and over the phone Experience of undertaking administration/clerical tasks Experience of team working and to work effectively with others Good communication and interpersonal skills Well organised, reliable and punctual Willing to learn new skills Willingness to work flexibly to meet the needs of the Music Service including out of hours if necessary We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and therefore expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. About Us: We want Oldham to have vibrant, safe neighbourhoods where people are proud to live with opportunities for healthier, more fulfilled lives; and a sustainable, thriving economy. As we look to the future, the challenges may be significant, but so are the opportunities. We ve identified three missions with our residents and partners, focusing on what will deliver the biggest impact: A Great Place to Live, Healthier, Happier Lives, and Green and Growing. We re looking for candidates who will support us to achieve our ambitions and we encourage you to download our Corporate Plan: Ready for the Future and our Oldham Plan for further information. Our Values and Behaviours: By driving innovation, investing in our people, and championing our communities, we will ensure that Oldham continues to be a place where everyone can live their best life. To support this, we have three core values which define who we are and how we operate. These are Proud, Ambitious, and Together, and they shape our culture, inform our decisions, and inspire us to deliver on our commitments to the people of Oldham. We have translated these values into five behaviours which guide our actions and are the standards we hold ourselves to, day in and day out: Work with a resident focus Support local leaders Committed to the borough Delivery high performance Take ownership and drive change You can find out more about our values and behaviours on our greater.jobs Oldham page Our Benefits Package: At Oldham Council we offer a great benefits package for our employees, which includes the following: 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10-years service The option to purchase additional annual leave. An attractive LGPS benefit pension scheme with the option to make shared cost additional voluntary contributions. Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active. Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating-out, eating-in, travel, motoring and more. Salary sacrifice scheme for home and electronics and Cycle to Work. Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme that provides 24 hours access to advice and support. Staff recognition and celebration events. Peer support groups Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working, describing available working patterns, providing equipment or making changes to the workplace. NB. - Any candidate that meets the criteria of our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme and meets the essential criteria of the role, will be guaranteed the first stage of assessment (whether that is an interview or another assessment, as appropriate). 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