Apprentice Business Administrator (Volunteering Services)

Start your career with City of York Council!

Are you organised, motivated and ready to gain valuable workplace experience while earning a nationally recognised qualification? If so, a Business Administration Apprenticeship with City of York Council could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our Volunteer team, where you'll develop practical skills, build confidence, and gain hands-on experience in a professional working environment.

What you'll be doing

As a Business Administration Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues who will support and guide you throughout your apprenticeship journey. You'll gain a broad understanding of administrative processes while making a real contribution to the work of the team.

At the same time, you'll be studying towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career.

What we can offer you

• A nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
• High-quality training and development opportunities
• Dedicated support from experienced managers and mentors
• Valuable on-the-job experience in a professional workplace
• The opportunity to develop transferable skills that will benefit you throughout your career
• A chance to make a positive difference working for your local council

What we're looking for

You should have:

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), or
• Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.

If you are currently awaiting your results, predicted grades will be accepted at the application stage. However, confirmation of qualifications will be required before any job offer can be made.

Additional information

As part of the apprenticeship recruitment process, we will share some information from your application, such as your name, date of birth, email address, mobile number and qualifications with our appointed apprenticeship training provider.

This post is not suitable as a job share opportunity.

As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level B1: Can exploit a wide range of simple language flexibly to express much of what they want. Can keep going comprehensibly, even though pausing for grammatical land lexical planning and repair is very evident, especially in longer stretches of free production.

The duties of this post require the postholder to undertake a basic Criminal Record check (unspent convictions only) via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The Council is committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive health and wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning and Development. In addition, we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Alison Cammiss at alison.cammiss@york.gov.uk or on 07901813436.

Closing date: 14 October 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date: Either week commencing 26 October or 2 November 2026