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Salary range: £22,366 per annum
Work location: We have a variety of positions based across Oxfordshire
Hours per week: 37 - we are open to discussions about flexible working
Contract type: Temporary for 18 months
Vetting requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
Closing date: Sunday 21st April 2024
Interview date: Week commencing 29th April 2024
About us
Oxfordshire County Council are looking for the next generation of leaders who have the passion and skill to navigate the biggest challenges facing communities, improving everyday life for people in their communities. If you want to make a tangible difference while gaining a qualification, you couldn’t ask for a better place to start.
About the role
Our Business Support Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship programme offers a great pathway to gain a wealth of new skills and experience. At Oxfordshire County Council we recruit as much for attitude as we do experience, therefore we will expect applicants to be enthusiastic, keen to learn and adaptable to change which are some of the key skills we will look for at the interview process.
Our Commitment to You
This is an exciting apprenticeship opportunity to join Oxfordshire County Council as an Administrator. You will be working as part of the Children’s Services, who are responsible for Children’s Social Care and Special Educational Needs for the whole of Oxfordshire.
You will receive structured off the job development, supported by workplace learning and mentoring.
Moving On
After you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained a qualification which will improve your chances of moving into a role within the Council or with another employer.
Please ensure that you answer the questions in the application form, use your previous experiences at school, college, work or in your personal life to give detailed and relevant examples.
Living our Values:
Our organisational values are what is important to us as an employer, above all our values underpin how we serve the people of Oxfordshire and how, as employees we work and behave with each other.
- Always learning
- Be kind and care
- Equality and integrity in all we do
- Taking responsibility
- Daring to do it differently
About you
An apprenticeship is a trainee role designed for an individual who has little or no previous work experience. As a trainee member of the team apprentices will develop the skills and knowledge necessary to perform administrative duties to support both the offices and the wider service.
Business Support Apprentices will:
- Learn how to deal with a range of enquiries from the public, colleagues and partner agencies
- Learn about services your team provides and signpost enquiries to appropriate areas
- Learn how to perform general administration duties
- Work towards a formal qualification through achieving set targets
- Training will be delivered in the work-place and dedicated time at one of the Abingdon and Witney Colleges.
Rewards and benefits
As an apprentice with Oxfordshire County Council you will find:
- You will be based in a rewarding and challenging environment.
- Every day is different.
- There are opportunities to learn essential administration skills and gain a qualification that will benefit you in your future careers.
- Competitive rates of pay.
- 25 days annual leave each year, plus bank holidays.
- Tailored induction.
- Good career opportunities.
- Excellent pension scheme, with employer contributions
- Staff Discount Scheme
Would you like to know more?
Please click here to view the Job Description and Selection Criteria
For further information Contact Sharon Walker, Business Development Team Leader, email: Sharon.walker@oxfordshire.gov.uk or telephone 07488 368204
Application Procedure
To apply, please complete an online application form by clicking either of the Apply Now buttons at the top and bottom of this advert. This includes a section asking you to explain how you meet the selection criteria, as specified in the job posting. You may attach a cover letter and/or CV to your application form, however it is not mandatory.
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Our commitment to:
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.
Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Our commitment to:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Our commitment to:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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