Apprentice - Business Administration
Job Description
Job Title: Apprentice - Business Administration
Salary: National Minimum Wage for Age
Contract Type: Fixed Term - 21 months
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
You’ll be provided with a wide variety of work experience opportunities to build your skills demonstrate proficiency in a range of office based activities as required by the qualification through working as a part of the Information Management Team.
You will be assisting the team with managing complaints and freedom of information requests on behalf of the Council, including the logging and recording of all types of feedback from residents, customers, Members and MP’s.
You will support colleagues with all aspects of day to day governance tasks and responsibilities whilst receiving supervision, guidance and support to help you achieve a professional qualification.
Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments, workbooks, online training etc. as required by the qualification. The Apprenticeship course will be provided by South Essex College.
Throughout your apprenticeship you will be paid the National Minimum Wage for your age.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 25th September 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External): 12th October 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Rebecca Brooks rbrooks@thurrock.gov.uk or Michelle White mwhite@thurrock.gov.uk
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council