Apprentice Business Support Officer - Safeguarding and Standards (CDC)

Based at: Civic Office, Doncaster / Hybrid

Salary details: £8.00 per hour/£15,434.27 per annum from 1st April 2026, for all ages in their first year of the apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage as appropriate to age is then paid for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract following completion of the first year. For more information on the rates of pay click on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

Contract Type: Temporary Fixed Term, Full Time. The post will be for 18-21 months from start date, until completion of the qualification.

Hours: 37 Hours per week

Flexible working arrangements: We operate hybrid working, so there will be a mix of home and office working.

Closing date: 11th October 2026

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of Apprentice Business Support Officer - Safeguarding and Standards.

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Apprenticeships within the City of Doncaster Council are seen and valued as high-quality pathways to successful careers, providing opportunities for new and existing employees to develop. Simply put, an apprenticeship is a real job with training and experience in the workplace. We are pleased to be expanding our apprenticeship programme and we have created a range of exciting new opportunities for a range of job seekers.

We are excited to be able to offer an Apprenticeship role working in the Safeguarding and Standards team. This post will undertake a Business administration level 3 qualification while learning and studying to be a business support officer.

If you are looking for an apprenticeship where you can make a difference to a vibrant city in Yorkshire, City of Doncaster Council have the perfect apprenticeship for you.

About the role

We are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join our business support team in Safeguarding and Standards, assisting the safeguarding team in providing effective, high quality, comprehensive and confidential dedicated support to the child protection advisors and independent reviewing officers.

Combining work and education, this role allows you to take steps in starting or changing your career. Studying for an L3 qualification in Business administration whilst gaining highly sought after skills in all aspects of business support including; high level organisational skills, email and diary management, distributing minutes, sending invites to meetings, booking meeting rooms and dealing with correspondence in the duty inbox.

About You

No experience is required, just a desire to succeed, enthusiasm and a keen interest in the range of council functions and organisation. Due to the nature of this role you will represent the Council, evidencing the professional and business-like approach we have to customers, potential customers and other partners. You will be expected to work in accordance with service standards, procedures and timescales and take a significant role in ensuring we meet our service priorities, so a flexible approach is required.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing 12th October 2026 and it is anticipated that interviews will be held week commencing 19th October 2026.

Please be aware that interviews will be held at the Civic Office, Doncaster.

For further details or an informal chat, please contact: Laura Hutchinson, Senior Business Support Officer, Tel: 01302 737366, Email: Laura.Hutchinson@doncaster.gov.uk

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email (advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk) or visit the Advance website (www.advancedoncaster.co.uk) to discover the support available.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

English Fluency Duty Under The Immigration Act 2016: As you are applying for a customer facing role, you must have the ability to converse easily with customers being able to provide advice and guidance in accurate spoken English.

The closing date is given as a guide and we reserve the right to close the post early once we have received a sufficient number of applications, so we advise you to submit your application early to avoid disappointment.

Your details may be shared with the appointed training provider as part of eligibility checks and recruitment process.