Business Support Apprentice

Pendle Borough Council

Nelson BB9 7YQ, UK

On-Site

Expires: Expiring in less than 2 weeks

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs, an online application form must be submitted.

Operational Services provides critical frontline services such as refuse collection, bereavement services and oversees the maintenance of parks, cemeteries, sports pitches, and local nature reserves. They also provide an emergency response to flooding, fallen trees and other emergencies.

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice who will become an integral part of Operational Services Business Support team. The role will include the processing and raising of invoices and work instructions, dealing with customers queries face-to-face, via telephone, email and letters, along with other general administrative duties.

You will have a good level of keyboard skills, including a knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access; literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to work on own initiative.

Apprentices normally attend work 4 days per week and college one day. During the apprenticeship, the successful candidate will work towards and will be supported to achieve level 3. The apprentice will be employed for approximately 2 years.

Pendle is in Lancashire’s scenic Pennines, close to the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District, and Manchester.

We offer:

Flexible working, including no set core hours, up to 2 flexi days per month, and compressed hours
Up to 31 days annual leave

Our Benefits include:

Local Government Pension Scheme
Option to buy extra annual leave
Cycle to Work, home tech, and car salary sacrifice schemes
Discounts at major retailers via the Vivup programme
Access to Employee Assistance Programme

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on any basis, including disability, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or age.

Please note: we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this post as the occupation code for the role is not one that is eligible for a skilled worker visa.