Apprentice Engagement Officer

“Southampton – a city of opportunity where everyone thrives”

Apprenticeships are an exciting way to develop your career. At Southampton City Council we’re keen to invest in people, apprentices are a valuable part of our workforce and the future of the council.

As an apprentice, you’ll be receiving practical and professional training right from the start. Working alongside experienced colleagues who will supervise your development and a dedicated mentor providing support and guidance throughout your training. You will have regular reviews with your manager and tutor so you know how you are doing and can gain support with any activities to help you progress.

An apprenticeship is a real job, with real responsibilities and along with a competitive salary an apprenticeship will provide you with many benefits including;

• Paid time off for holidays and a pension scheme
• A career path so you can progress to the next level
• On and off the job training
• The achievement of a nationally recognised qualification while you work.

At Southampton City Council we are committed to paying Foundation Living Wage as a minimum and we believe apprentices should also be paid fairly. Your salary as an apprentice will be £25,614 annually and may increase in line with any national rise in Foundation Living Wage.

Although we can’t guarantee you a permanent job at the end of your apprenticeship, we will support you to apply for other roles within the council and help make sure you are ready for a wider job search with support from our Employment Skills team.

About the role:

We are looking for a confident and conscientious individual to undertake the role of Apprentice Transport Engagement Officer.

Successful transport schemes depend on meaningful community engagement to deliver the best outcomes for our residents, businesses and visitors. Southampton's Local Transport Plan, Connected Southampton, sets out a vision to create a modern, liveable and sustainable city by investing in smarter, greener and more innovative transport solutions.

We are seeking an Apprentice Transport Engagement Officer to help us better understand the transport challenges affecting our communities and support collaborative approaches to addressing the complex issues facing our city region.

The postholder will assist in developing and delivering engaging consultation and community involvement programmes for transport projects. This will include organising events, supporting community co-design activities, conducting surveys and gathering feedback to ensure local voices help shape future transport improvements.

The role plays a vital part in informing the design and delivery of schemes that enhance public transport, encourage active travel and reduce congestion across the city.

Through a combination of formal training and practical experience, the Apprentice Transport Engagement Officer will develop the skills and knowledge needed to communicate key transport and sustainability messages effectively. They will help ensure communities understand the benefits of transport initiatives, while providing valuable insights that enable transport teams to respond to local needs and aspirations for change. For further information about this role please view the job description.

You will be working towards the Level 4 Corporate Responsibility & Sustainability Practitioner apprenticeship with LDN Apprenticeships. The duration of this apprenticeship is 15 months with 5 months for the End Point Assessment.

What we can offer you:

Here at SCC we have a range of different benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent local government pension with 15.2% employer contribution
• Death in service benefit of x3 salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution)
• Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service
• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit: Employee benefits (southampton.gov.uk)

Additional information:

• This role is a fixed term apprenticeship, 37 hours a week for 20 months
• Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours).
• This is a fixed term position and the salary will be pro rata of the above salary.
• It is usual for successful candidates to start at the bottom of the pay grade.
• Please see the job description for more information.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

For further information and details regarding the role, please contact Wade Holmes, Service Manager on wade.holmes@southampton.gov.uk

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033

For more information about SCC please visit Southampton City Council
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• Apprentice Transport Engagement Officer - Job Description.pdf