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Do you enjoy varied fast paced work, managing competing priorities? We're looking for a dedicated Cabinet Assistant to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring smooth and efficient administrative support. This role is offered as a Secondment or Fixed Term Contract for 6 months with the possibility of being extended or converting to a permanent position. Please note: This role is classed as an 'Anywhere Worker' however there is an expectation for you to work in County Hall, Chelmsford typically 1 day a week. Most often this will be a Tuesday to coincide with Political Leadership Team. Benefits: <ul>\n<li> Healthy work life balance. </li>\n<li> Wide range of learning and development opportunities. </li>\n<li> IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied. </li>\n<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra. </li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme. </li>\n<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards. </li>\n<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks. </li>\n<li> Up to 4 days per year Volunteering leave. </li>\n</ul> Essex County Council is proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all its employees. More information can be found here <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward/\"> pay and reward </a> . The Role: Cabinet Support provide a flexible and agile service to senior leaders and Cabinet Members, enabling them to achieve strategic goals. The Cabinet Assistant provides efficient administration services to Cabinet Members, including effective diary and inbox management as agreed. Preparation of correspondence, arranging events and supporting key meetings. The role requires excellent organisational skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with stakeholders at a senior level, including leadership teams. With experience of working within a business support environment and delivering a complete range of administrative tasks, including meeting support, diary management and tracking progress against agreed actions. A knowledge and understanding of the operations of political environments is desirable. About You: You will: <ul>\n<li>Be educated to level 2 (GCSE) in a related field, such as business management or politics, or equivalent by experience. </li>\n<li>Provide evidence of continuing professional development and good knowledge in relevant professional area. </li>\n<li>Show evidence of working within a business support environment. </li>\n<li>Have experience of managing information and data record systems, with good analytical and research skills. </li>\n<li>Have experience of working closely with senior leaders, in a complex business setting, understanding of political environments is desirable. </li>\n<li>Possess strong communication skills with proven ability to translate information/data in a clear way, to a wide range of audiences. </li>\n</ul> Essential Requirements for the role: <ul><li>Experience of delivering personal and meeting support including prioritising competing demands is essential. </li></ul> What will you be doing? <ul>\n<li>Work closely with Cabinet Members, Senior Strategy Advisors and support colleagues to deliver a professional, support service to enhance the effectiveness of the Cabinet. </li>\n<li>Be responsible for proactive management of Cabinet Member diaries, ensuring appropriate use of time, provision of meeting materials, arranging suitable venues and equipment and booking travel if required. </li>\n<li>Be responsible for management of Cabinet Member emails, post and calls, prioritising items for attention, according to sensitivity, confidentiality and contention. Using professional judgement and working knowledge to resolve issues where appropriate. </li>\n<li>Provide a range of meeting support services, including documentation preparation and circulation and minute taking where business critical. </li>\n<li>Responsible for both writing and managing correspondence, data and confidential information appropriately; collating, distributing and electronic filing of political and sensitive information in line with policy and procedures. </li>\n<li>Contribute to the effective management of the Complaints process to ensure prompt responses. </li>\n<li>Responsible for supporting the transition and publication of Cabinet Member Actions (CMA), Key Decisions, Virements and Cabinet reports, as directed by the constitution, enabling review by the Senior Strategy Advisor. </li>\n<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. </li>\n</ul> <a name=\"_Hlk92374783\"></a>Why Essex? To read more about us please visit: Corporate Services: <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services\"> https://workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services </a> Entry to Work: <a href=\"https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work&data=04|01||fbbf1f73c05e49c1cc6c08da01a8bae3|a8b4324f155c4215a0f17ed8cc9a992f|0|0|637824121440121632|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000&sdata=ARpskFMqUO+9BxPUYwk3Ge6/TfEFDC6U0IEPjIWFa1M=&reserved=0\"> https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work </a> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. How to apply: Why You'll Love Working With Us: <ul>\n<li> Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in supporting our leadership team. </li>\n<li> Professional Growth: Opportunities for training and career advancement. </li>\n<li> Collaborative Environment: Work with a team that values your contributions. </li>\n</ul> Ready to Make a Difference? Start your journey within the Cabinet Office by clicking the APPLY button now! If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> . Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a> . Additional Information: If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/\"> careers page </a> . Downloads <div><hr width=\"100%\"></div> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/pay-reward\"> Pay and Reward </a> | <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\"> Our Ways of Working </a> | <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/about-us\"> About Us </a> | <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/organisational-behaviours\"> Organisation Behaviours </a>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £29699.0000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-12T10:34:06.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-19T10:34:06.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b26131b3-8bcd-430a-8427-efd54b9d0404.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b0ea231d-b06a-485b-bff9-7d46589170f7","title":"Employment Vetting Officer","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Chelmsford","locationType":3,"description":"<img src=\"https://myessex.csod.com/clientimg/myessex/jobAdUploads/ECC-red-Logo-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\">Employment Vetting OfficerFixed Term, Full Time£26,090 to £30,693 per annumLocation: ChelmsfordClosing Date: 17th June 2025 Please note this vacancy is available as a fixed term contract or secondment opportunity for up to 6 months The Opportunity Talent and Resourcing sits within the People, Policy, Economy and Public Health function at Essex County Council (ECC). Talent and Resourcing delivers a high standard of service to both ECC employees and to external customers, with our employees and customers at the heart of what we do. Working collaboratively across the Organisation, Talent and Resourcing is responsible for all people payments, resourcing, employee casework, first line HR queries, pre-employment vetting and business development of external services to our partners The Employment Vetting Officer (EVO) will be responsible for undertaking all pre-employment vetting checks on new joiners to ECC and our external customers and are fully compliant to start work in their role. They will ensure clearances are completes efficiently, to full safeguarding requirements whilst ensuring hiring managers and candidates have exemplary communication throughout the vetting journey. The EVO will be the subject matter expert on vetting legislation and ECC policy and be confident in working to clear legal requirements. Accountabilities<ul>\n<li>Develop a clear understanding of ECC policy and key legislative guidance (ex. 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Working at pace and organising multiple workstreams to ensure clearances are chased pro-actively and completed within agreed timescales. </li>\n<li>Ensuring that candidates and managers are regularly kept up to date on progress of clearances, including expected delays and expectation management. </li>\n<li>Providing subject matter expertise on additional checks or complex decisions need to be made regarding vetting, ensuring that the safeguarding principles of the organisation are adhered to, without exception. </li>\n<li>Best in class candidate and hiring manager care, with all emails responded to within 24 hours of receipt. Pro-actively moving the candidate through the vetting process, chasing promptly when require via telephone and email and engaging hiring managers quickly when a candidate is not responding promptly. </li>\n<li>Where needed, with the appropriate consideration, adjusting their approach to facilitate required changes to the specific situation, without compromising on safeguarding but ensuring a quick process for all involved. </li>\n<li>Seeing cases through to completion including issuing of contract, accurate integration to payroll systems and receipt of satisfactory candidate and hiring manager survey responses at the closure of each case. </li>\n<li>Specific individual and shared targets and objectives are defined annually within the performance management framework. </li>\n</ul>The Experience You Will Bring<ul>\n<li>Educated to RQF Level 3 or equivalent by experience. </li>\n<li>Understanding of employment and vetting legislation, in both regulated and non-regulated environments. </li>\n<li>A keen understanding and experience of the practical application of regulated guidance as set out by the Department for Education, Social Work England, Care Quality Commission, Office for Standards in Education, central government, Solicitors Regulatory Authority and Disclosure and Barring. </li>\n<li>Thorough understanding of the keeping children safe in education act and the rehabilitation of offenders act. </li>\n<li>Able to communicate complex technical legislative guidance to candidates and hiring managers in a simple way that is easy to understand. </li>\n<li>Proficient IT skills, MS Word and MS Excel are essential.</li>\n<li>Highly motivated with excellent attention to detail, a result orientated approach and continually seeking to improve. Ability to prioritise own workload and meet organisational deadlines.</li>\n<li>Strong verbal and written communication skills with experience of dealing with customer queries and a track record of providing exceptional customer service.</li>\n<li>Evidence of building effective working relationships with colleagues and customers.</li>\n</ul> ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£26090.00 - £30693.00 per annum + pension","publishDate":"2025-06-10T02:07:05.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-17T02:07:05.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/b4a204d3-05fb-4def-85d0-a9feed439364.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"e1b79a43-c701-44cf-a847-52c29435f578","title":"Senior Building Control Surveyor - Brentwood Borough Council","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"Essex, Colchester","locationType":3,"description":"Senior Building Control Surveyor - Brentwood Borough CouncilExternal PartnerPermanent, Full Time£47,156 - £51,364 per annumLocation: BrentwoodClosing Date: 30th June 2025 <div>\n<h3>Would you like to become an integral part of our successful Building Control team?</h3>\nWe have an exciting opportunity for a newly qualified or experienced Building Control professional to join our supportive, modern, customer focused team, to ensure buildings are compliant and residents and visitors of the Borough are safe.\nYou will join our proactive customer focused Building Control team which has been involved in some exciting developments recently and has a number of exciting projects to get involved with, including several large housing developments and commercial projects across the borough. \nYou will experience plenty of variety as you manage and progress a broad range of building control projects to effective completion. In addition, you will help to grow our business by establishing and strengthening working relationships with architects, developers as well as other existing or potential clients.\nBrentwood is a thriving borough of 75,000 residents. Located in the Green Belt, Brentwood boasts busy high streets, picturesque villages, spacious parks with cycle and walking trails, outstanding schools, and year-round cultural events. With its excellent road and rail connections, Brentwood is also a great base for getting into central London or exploring the East of England. Stansted, Southend and London City Airports are only 30 minutes away for residents looking to travel further afield.\n<h3>Senior Building Control Surveyor</h3>\n<h3>Salary: £47,156 - £51,364 per annum, Grade I (SCP 41 - 45)</h3>\n<h3>Market Supplement: £8,000 per annum (to be reviewed after 12 months)</h3>\nWe are looking for a team member who has a degree in Building Surveying or equivalent construction discipline and has corporate full membership of either MRICS, MCABE or MCIOB and must be registered at either Class 2 or 3 with the Building Safety Regulator .\nYou must be self-motivated, be able to work on own initiative and have broad experience in Building Control legislation and enforcement processes. You must have proven excellent verbal and written communication skills.\nYou will need to be a registered building inspector with the Building Safety Regulator, minimum class 2 category A.\n<h3>In return we can offer,</h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A friendly, customer focused and supportive team.</li>\n<li>Opportunities for flexible and agile working, we offer a hybrid model of working to promote flexible working around personal and family commitments.</li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement.</li>\n<li>One professional membership payment.</li>\n<li>Payment of ongoing BSR registration fees.</li>\n<li>Enrolment onto the LABC MyCPD system.</li>\n<li>Regular opportunities for development with internal and external training courses for ongoing CPD.</li>\n<li>Local government pension scheme. </li>\n</ul>\nFor an informal discussion about the role, please contact Rob Sadler, Building Control Manager on 07966 569307 or email robert.sadler@brentwood.gov.uk\nPlease note - starting salary is dependent upon skills and qualifications, progression subject to satisfactory performance.\nBrentwood Borough Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.\n<div>\n<h3>How to apply</h3>\nPlease apply online via the link provided.\nPlease note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.\n</div>\n</div><div>\n<h3>Further information on this vacancy</h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https://ats-brentwood.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/315131/documents/753416\">Job Description and Person Specification </a></li>\n<li><a href=\"https://ats-brentwood.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/315131/documents/753417\">Job application guidance </a></li>\n</ul>\n</div>","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£47156.0000 - £51364.0000 per annum","publishDate":"2025-06-04T03:41:13.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-25T03:41:13.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3b827f40-f807-437e-8d6a-9c593943c373.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"ddba63f5-0419-40cb-b586-3f5739777547","title":"Business Support Apprentice","employer":"Essex County Council","department":"","location":"County Hall, Chelmsford","locationType":3,"description":"<img src=\"https://myessex.csod.com/clientimg/myessex/jobAdUploads/ECC-red-Logo-Small.jpg\" alt=\"\">Business Support ApprenticeFixed Term, Full Time£14,567 per annum rising to £23,557 per annum on the second yearLocation: ChelmsfordWorking Style: <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/our-ways-of-working\">Anywhere worker</a>Closing Date: 17th June 2025 Are you looking to take first steps in starting a career in Business Administration? Would you love to work alongside a supportive, friendly, welcoming and high achieving team? This could be the opportunity you are looking for! As this is an apprenticeship opportunity, you will be required to work onsite at County Hall in Chelmsford, 2-3 days per week to enable support, learning and development. Benefits: <ul>\n<li>Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options. </li>\n<li>Wide range of learning and development opportunities. </li>\n<li> IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied. </li>\n<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra. </li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme. </li>\n<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards. </li>\n<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks. </li>\n<li>Disability Confident Leader: we are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. </li>\n<li> Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave. </li>\n<li>National Apprenticeship Wage for the first 12 months of your Apprenticeship. After 12 months of service, your salary will increase to the National Living Wage (currently £23,557 per annum as of 01 April 2025). </li>\n<li> A <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/customer-service-practitioner-v1-1\"> Customer Service </a> Level 2 or a <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0\"> Business Administrator </a> Level 3 qualification via Adult Community Learning (ACL). </li>\n</ul> Whilst undertaking an apprenticeship within Essex County Council, you can expect to be supported from your first day. You'll be invited to attend a specific onboarding event, have access to exclusive training material via My Learning platform, enrolled in the apprenticeship channel alongside colleagues on similar paths, invited to frequent gatherings, and offered peer-to-peer guidance. Additionally, you will have the chance to showcase your apprenticeship experience to external audiences. Apprenticeships are a valued career pathway to achieving your ambitions within Essex County Council, whilst gaining a qualification. Our Level 2 apprenticeship is an intermediate level apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to 5 GCSE passes. Our Level 3 apprenticeship is an advanced apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to two A Levels or T Level. These apprenticeships are a fantastic steppingstone into your preferred career. You'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to develop a solid foundation in you chosen profession, while also contributing to the overall goals and objectives of the Essex County Council. There is every opportunity to progress to further roles and training within Essex County Council. You will have the chance to put forward your ideas, grow your skillset and collaborate with an innovative team in a collaborative environment. What our apprentices say: \"I really enjoyed my apprenticeship with ECC, I loved that the majority of the apprenticeship is on the job learning and minimal classroom work. The opportunities for career development have been much wider than I originally thought, and the apprenticeship is such a great way to start your career and get your foot in the door with your local council/ government\" \"I love the apprenticeship process as you're getting paid as you learn. I have been able to make good connections with other employees and really good relationships throughout my journey so far. It's a great starting point to anyone who hasn't got a clear idea of what work they would like to pursue. Also, the apprenticeship allowed me to try multiple different types of jobs when opportunities came up, so I was able to see what I liked, and I was good at.\" The Role: Essex County Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice within our Business Support function. The role will be extremely rewarding if you have an interest in office administration, enjoy helping people and being part of a busy team in a challenging role and as an entry point, for someone considering a career in Administration, Local Government or Social Care. ECC highly values its apprentices and successful candidates will be encouraged to develop and in time progress within the organisation, with over 85% securing permanent roles during their apprenticeship. This position provides the work-based experience to compliment the learning-based elements of the Apprenticeship Framework and will offer you a supportive environment in which to gain a wealth of experience and transferable skills such as IT systems, organisational skills, effective teamwork and communication. Business Support provide high quality administrative support to all Essex County Council front-line services, so can offer experience in all aspects of customer service and administrative tasks during the apprenticeship. About You: You will be: <ul>\n<li>Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience. </li>\n<li> Highly organised and reliable. </li>\n<li>Capable of prioritising a demanding workload and have a \"can do\" attitude. </li>\n<li> Able to take ownership of work and achieve the agreed commitments. </li>\n<li>Able to communicate effectively as well as have an ability to build and establish relationships and provide a high-quality service to customers. </li>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office/Office 365 applications and willing to learn new systems. </li>\n<li> Have a friendly approach and a good phone manner. </li>\n<li> Emotionally intelligent. </li>\n<li>Good teamwork skills and a commitment to collaboration. </li>\n<li>Experienced in a working environment is helpful, but not essential. </li>\n</ul> Essential Requirements for the role: <ul>\n<li>You will need to be 16 years of age at the start of the apprenticeship. </li>\n<li>You will need to have the right to work and study in England. </li>\n<li>You will have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date. </li>\n<li>You cannot have previously completed a qualification that is Level 2 or above in field that is related to Customer Services or Business Administration. </li>\n<li>As apprentices have employed status you must have the right to permanently live, work and study in the UK. Apprenticeships are not covered by student visas. </li>\n</ul> Please note that we must be provided with your GCSE certificate at the final stage of the recruitment process. If you have international equivalent qualifications a NARIC Statement of Comparability must be provided. If you do not already hold one you can purchase online - you can find more information here <a href=\"https://enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx\"> Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk) </a> . What will you be doing? You will assist with the delivery of routine administrative tasks, dealing with day-to-day work including (but not limited to): <ul>\n<li>Inputting data from source documents into the relevant recording system, checking the accuracy, verifying and correcting data. </li>\n<li> Responding to emails. </li>\n<li> Telephone calls. </li>\n<li> Front facing customer service. </li>\n<li>Maintain your own diary and work pattern management. </li>\n<li> Photocopying/ scanning. </li>\n<li>Sending letters and dealing with incoming post. </li>\n<li>Attend meetings with team colleagues and Managers, either in person or by video. </li>\n<li> Working from home or in an office space. </li>\n<li>Work alongside other administrative assistants and apprentices who will train you and support you through the day-to-day work. </li>\n<li>Follow ECC policies and procedures for task completion and our expected standards of behaviours. </li>\n</ul> <a name=\"_Hlk92374783\"></a>Why Essex? To read more about us please visit: <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services\"> Corporate Services </a> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work?source=workingforessex.com\"> Entry to Work </a> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. How to apply: Start your journey within Business Administration by clicking the APPLY button now! If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> . As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> . Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a> . Additional Information: If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/\"> careers page </a> . 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Would you love to work alongside a supportive, friendly, welcoming and high achieving team? This could be the opportunity you are looking for! You will have the option to choose either Magnet House, Clacton-On-Sea or Rowan House, Colchester as your working base. As this is an apprenticeship opportunity, you will be required to work onsite 2-3 days per week to enable support, learning and development. Benefits: <ul>\n<li>Healthy work life balance; flexible and hybrid working options. </li>\n<li> Wide range of learning and development opportunities. </li>\n<li> IT equipment and home-working equipment supplied. </li>\n<li>26 days annual leave + bank holidays + choice to buy extra. </li>\n<li>Generous Local Government Salary related pension scheme. </li>\n<li>Access to hundreds of discounts and benefits through Essex Rewards. </li>\n<li>Access to our health and wellbeing support platform with LifeWorks. </li>\n<li>Disability Confident Leader: we are committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. </li>\n<li> Up to 4 days per annum volunteering leave. </li>\n<li>National Apprenticeship Wage for the first 12 months of your Apprenticeship. After 12 months of service, your salary will increase to the National Living Wage (currently £23,557 per annum as of 01 April 2025). </li>\n<li> A <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/customer-service-practitioner-v1-1\"> Customer Service </a> Level 2 or a <a href=\"https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/business-administrator-v1-0\"> Business Administrator </a> Level 3 qualification via Adult Community Learning (ACL). </li>\n</ul> Whilst undertaking an apprenticeship within Essex County Council, you can expect to be supported from your first day. You'll be invited to attend a specific onboarding event, have access to exclusive training material via My Learning platform, enrolled in the apprenticeship channel alongside colleagues on similar paths, invited to frequent gatherings, and offered peer-to-peer guidance. Additionally, you will have the chance to showcase your apprenticeship experience to external audiences. Apprenticeships are a valued career pathway to achieving your ambitions within Essex County Council, whilst gaining a qualification. Our Level 2 apprenticeship is an intermediate level apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to 5 GCSE passes. Our Level 3 apprenticeship is an advanced apprenticeship - it is the equivalent to two A Levels or T Level. These apprenticeships are a fantastic steppingstone into your preferred career. You'll work under the guidance of experienced professionals to develop a solid foundation in you chosen profession, while also contributing to the overall goals and objectives of the Essex County Council. There is every opportunity to progress to further roles and training within Essex County Council. You will have the chance to put forward your ideas, grow your skillset and collaborate with an innovative team in a collaborative environment. What our apprentices say: \"I really enjoyed my apprenticeship with ECC, I loved that the majority of the apprenticeship is on the job learning and minimal classroom work. The opportunities for career development have been much wider than I originally thought, and the apprenticeship is such a great way to start your career and get your foot in the door with your local council/ government\" \"I love the apprenticeship process as you're getting paid as you learn. I have been able to make good connections with other employees and really good relationships throughout my journey so far. It's a great starting point to anyone who hasn't got a clear idea of what work they would like to pursue. Also, the apprenticeship allowed me to try multiple different types of jobs when opportunities came up, so I was able to see what I liked, and I was good at.\" The Role: Essex County Council is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as an Apprentice within our Business Support function. The role will be extremely rewarding if you have an interest in office administration, enjoy helping people and being part of a busy team in a challenging role and as an entry point, for someone considering a career in Administration, Local Government or Social Care. ECC highly values its apprentices and successful candidates will be encouraged to develop and in time progress within the organisation, with over 85% securing permanent roles during their apprenticeship. This position provides the work-based experience to compliment the learning-based elements of the Apprenticeship Framework and will offer you a supportive environment in which to gain a wealth of experience and transferable skills such as IT systems, organisational skills, effective teamwork and communication. Business Support provide high quality administrative support to all Essex County Council front-line services, so can offer experience in all aspects of customer service and administrative tasks during the apprenticeship. About You: You will be: <ul>\n<li>Educated to RQF level 2 (GCSE) or equivalent by experience. </li>\n<li> Highly organised and reliable. </li>\n<li>Capable of prioritising a demanding workload and have a \"can do\" attitude. </li>\n<li> Able to take ownership of work and achieve the agreed commitments. </li>\n<li>Able to communicate effectively as well as have an ability to build and establish relationships and provide a high-quality service to customers. </li>\n<li>Proficient in Microsoft Office/Office 365 applications and willing to learn new systems. </li>\n<li> Have a friendly approach and a good phone manner. </li>\n<li> Emotionally intelligent. </li>\n<li>Good teamwork skills and a commitment to collaboration. </li>\n<li>Experienced in a working environment is helpful, but not essential. </li>\n</ul> Essential Requirements for the role: <ul>\n<li>You will need to be 16 years of age at the start of the apprenticeship. </li>\n<li>You will need to have the right to work and study in England. </li>\n<li>You will have been ordinarily resident in the UK or EEA for three years before the apprenticeship start date. </li>\n<li>You cannot have previously completed a qualification that is Level 2 or above in field that is related to Customer Services or Business Administration. </li>\n<li>As apprentices have employed status you must have the right to permanently live, work and study in the UK. Apprenticeships are not covered by student visas. </li>\n</ul> Please note that we must be provided with your GCSE certificate at the final stage of the recruitment process. If you have international equivalent qualifications a NARIC Statement of Comparability must be provided. If you do not already hold one you can purchase online - you can find more information here <a href=\"https://enic.org.uk/Qualifications/SOC/Default.aspx\"> Statement of Comparability (enic.org.uk) </a> . What will you be doing? You will assist with the delivery of routine administrative tasks, dealing with day-to-day work including (but not limited to): <ul>\n<li>Inputting data from source documents into the relevant recording system, checking the accuracy, verifying and correcting data. </li>\n<li> Responding to emails. </li>\n<li> Telephone calls. </li>\n<li> Front facing customer service. </li>\n<li>Maintain your own diary and work pattern management. </li>\n<li> Photocopying/ scanning. </li>\n<li>Sending letters and dealing with incoming post. </li>\n<li>Attend meetings with team colleagues and Managers, either in person or by video. </li>\n<li> Working from home or in an office space. </li>\n<li>Work alongside other administrative assistants and apprentices who will train you and support you through the day-to-day work. </li>\n<li>Follow ECC policies and procedures for task completion and our expected standards of behaviours. </li>\n</ul> <a name=\"_Hlk92374783\"></a>Why Essex? To read more about us please visit: <a href=\"https://workingforessex.com/role/corporate-services\"> Corporate Services </a> <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/working-here/entry-to-work?source=workingforessex.com\"> Entry to Work </a> As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we're committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost. Recognised in the top three of the latest IMPOWER index for productivity, we ensure everyone matters in <a href=\"https://www.essex.gov.uk/about-council/plans-and-strategies/our-vision-essex/everyones-essex\"> Everyone's Essex </a> . With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you. Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We're committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to our Recruiters if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We're also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying. At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-7-principles-of-public-life/the-7-principles-of-public-life--2\"> Nolan principles </a> , including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful workplace for everyone. How to apply: Start your journey within Business Administration by clicking the APPLY button now! If you are interested in finding out more about this role or require further information, we would love to hear from you. Please email: <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> . As part of employment with Essex County Council (ECC) should your role require a DBS check you will be required to register with the DBS update service. The DBS update service ensures all registered DBS certificates are kept up to date and allows authorised parties to view the status of your certificate. This is an annual subscription, and you will be responsible for ensuring this is maintained. For further information on the DBS update service please go to <a href=\"https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service\"> https://www.gov.uk/dbs-update-service </a> . Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. If you would like to be kept up to date on other relevant opportunities, blogs, news, events and industry related news at Essex County Council, please join <a href=\"https://essex.talentpool.com/sign-up?utm_source=Cornerstone&utm_medium=Advert&utm_content=Job_Advert\"> The Essex Talent Community </a> . Additional Information: If you have queries on this role or require anything further, please email <a> work.placements@essex.gov.uk </a> Follow us on <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/essexcountycouncil\"> Facebook </a> , <a href=\"https://twitter.com/essex_cc\">X</a>, <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/essex_cc\"> Instagram </a> and <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/essex-county-council/\"> LinkedIn </a> . Further details can be found on our <a href=\"https://www.workingforessex.com/\"> careers page </a> . 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