Business Admin Apprentice LBHF618036

Business Admin Apprentice LBHF618036

Job Details:

Salary range: £24,684 per annum
Work location: 182 Coningham Road, London W12 8BY
Hours per week: 36.00

About the role

Hammersmith & Fulham Council are committed to investing in residents. We are creating high-quality apprenticeships that combine working in a great job, training, development opportunities and a competitive salary. Within the Economy department, we believe our residents deserve a place that is safe, clean and green, with high quality services they can rely on.

Our Business Administrator consists of an 18-month long opportunity to build on skills and knowledge required for the role and apply your ‘can-do’ attitude whilst working towards a Level 3 Business administrator qualification.

Working in the Damp and Mould Team in the Council you will:
Ensure the effective delivery of the damp and mould service
Carry out various administrative tasks to enable service delivery using different IT systems
Raise work orders to contractors in accordance with instruction from the Damp and Mould Manager and within your financial limit

Training and Development:
Complete a Level 3 Business administrator qualification funded by the Council. This will involve attendance at a college and/or completing tasks in the workplace (depending on specific course requirement).
Join a personal and professional development programme that will involve a series of varied development activities and events throughout your time with the Council.

Working in Hammersmith & Fulham Council
We appreciate and value our employees and recognise the importance of a motivated and supported workforce. We will support your development through the activities mentioned above and through the ongoing support of your manager and a mentoring programme. In addition to the competitive salary and excellent annual leave package the organisation offers a wide range of benefits such as; beneficial pension scheme, tax efficient childcare vouchers and cycle schemes, discounts at Vodafone and local discounts from restaurants and shops.

Moving on
After you have successfully completed your Apprenticeship, you will have gained valuable workplace experience and attained a professional qualification which will improve your chances of finding work either within the Council or with another employer or help you move on to a higher level apprenticeship elsewhere. 
You will have networked across the Council and be aware of the internal job market during your time with us and we will provide support on your approach to the wider job market as part of your development programme. 

To apply for this Apprenticeship, you must:
Be a Hammersmith & Fulham resident or care leaver aged 16+ who has lived in the UK.
Have lived in the UK for the past 3 years (as part of the funding requirement). 
Not currently be qualified in Business Administration at Level 3 or above.
Currently not undertaking any other formal form of study (e.g. college or university course).

Please ensure that you fully answer the mandatory questions at the end of the application form as this is what the recruiting managers will be using to shortlist your application. You should use your previous experiences at school, college, work or in your personal life to give detailed and relevant examples when asked. Uploading a CV and a personal statement is optional, but these will not be considered when assessing your job application.

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Our People Values:

How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining ‘who we are’. We are looking for people who can build this into everything they do.

We are fair
We treat everyone with compassion, dignity and fairness. We value the views and opinion of others, and promote benefits and opportunities for all.

We are caring
We care about our borough and doing things well. We focus on standards and continuous improvement; learning from our mistakes and celebrating success.

We are collaborators
We work together for a better society. We work with our residents, businesses, schools, third sector and others for better outcomes for everyone.

We are driven
We will only settle for the very best. We seek to continually improve and put our residents, customers and businesses at the heart of everything we do.

Our commitment to you:

At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click to find out more.

We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.

It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We 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 this commitment.

To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click .

Asking for Adjustments

We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Hammersmith & Fulham Council is 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 this commitment.

Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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