Business Services Apprentice

2 weeks ago


Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom Kent County Council Full time
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An interesting and diverse opportunity has arisen for two administration apprentices to join Kent County Council's Business Services team.

One vacancy will be supporting Kent Scientific Services based in Kings Hill and the other will primarily support Trading Standards and will be based at Kroner House, Ashford.


This apprenticeship offers you the opportunity to earn a salary and obtain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, whilst gaining valuable skills and experience working in an office environment as well as to acquire an understanding of various departments supported by Business Services.


You will play a key role within the team and will undertake a range of day-to-day clerical and administrative duties.

We are looking for individuals with a can-do attitude, motivated and eager to learn.

Starting salary of £14,952 per annum (increased to £21,293 following completion of probation).

In addition to great learning and career development opportunities, we offer:

  • Hybrid working (a mixture of home working and office-based working)
  • Protected study time
  • 27 days paid leave per year (+ bank holidays)
  • Regular performance and pay review throughout your apprenticeship
  • Access to discounts on a range of products/services through Kent Rewards
For more information on the apprenticeship scheme please look at our website:
Be an apprentice - Jobs & Careers - Kent County Council

This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position.

The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements.

The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Interviews will take place W/C 18th September

Applicants will be asked to complete a short pre interview assessment upon arrival.

Closing date 25th August 2023

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