Business Administration Apprentice – Economic Development
Job Description
Are you looking for a career which offers variety?
Are you interested in business and supporting the growth of the local economy?
Are you interested in learning whilst you earn, to develop your skills through being an apprentice?
The Economic Development Team at Surrey Heath Borough Council has a vacancy for an apprentice to support the team in a wide range of activities which support the growth and development of the local economy.
Through this apprenticeship you should expect
Real work which supports the local business community, and the economic development team
A broad ranging role which will provide you with valuable work experience
A recognised qualification in Business administration
In return we are looking for
A reliable, highly motivated person who is receptive to learning
A confident individual with the ability to work alone and within a team
A good standard of education including GCSE English and Maths
A valid Driver's Licence
The duration of this apprenticeship will be 2 years during which time you will gain experience in a range of functions whilst studying for a Business and Administration - Level 3 or 4 qualification. This role would be suitable for someone who is interested in business, policy and seeing the real impact of their work on the community.
The successful candidate will be working within the Economic Development team, supporting the work of the team and the Executive Head of Transformation.
This role is truly varied and will suit someone who is able to communicate well and who is driven by meeting new people and delivering projects which help the local community thrive.
For an informal discussion, please contact Teresa Hogsbjerg, Economic Development Manager on 01276 707414
To apply, please visit https://www.surreyheath.gov.uk/council/jobs
(link is external)
Closing Date: 19th January 2020
Equal Opportunities
Surrey Heath Borough Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. If you are unable to apply online for reasons of disability, please call 01276 707396 to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be made to accommodate your individual requirements.
Please note:
All successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks in line with BPSS guidelines, which includes standard identification, referencing and unspent conviction checks. Surrey Heath Borough Council undertakes not to discriminate unfairly against any subject of a disclosure on the basis of conviction or other information revealed.
For the best chance of successful application, please read the Job Description and Personal Specification fully before applying for this vacancy as it contains information you will need to refer to when applying. We do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed application form. If you have not heard from the council within 4 weeks of the closing date you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful. All unsuccessful applications will be removed and confidentially disposed of 6 months after the closing date.
If you have any further enquiries please email recruitment@surreyheath.gov.uk or telephone 01276 707396.
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