City Events

Job Introduction
**Level 3 Events Assistant Apprentice**

(Level 3 Advanced Apprentice)

The City of Wolverhampton Council is looking for an Apprentice to promote and support the work and services of the City Events team. This fantastic opportunity that may be of interest to someone who has excellent planning and organisational skills.

This exciting role will develop your skills and knowledge of Events. You will assist with planning, organisation and delivery of events: for example, searching for the right location and venue for the event; working with the design team on the look and feel of the event; or organising logistics like transportation and catering.
- Fixed term contract for 18 months
- Salary: £ 22,623
- Hours: 37 Hours per week

City of Wolverhampton Council is a forward-thinking organisation that is passionate about the recruitment and development of apprentices within the organisation. The apprenticeship vacancies we provide here gives you the opportunity to join the largest employer in the borough, whilst gaining new skills with on-the-job training and recognised qualifications.

City of Wolverhampton Council hold a high retention rate of apprentices who go on to gain full time employment within the authority. Please use the following link to find out more about apprenticeships within City of Wolverhampton Council - Apprenticeships and Internships | Our Careers | WV Jobs | City of Wolverhampton Council

The successful apprentice will receive on the job training and will complete a Level 3 Event Assistant apprenticeship standard - Event assistant / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

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