Business Administration Apprentice

Job Introduction

About Us

At Oxfordshire County Council, our people make a real difference to communities across Oxfordshire. We want them to have the skills and opportunities to learn, develop and build their careers.

Our Learning & Development and Early Careers team provides learning and training across the council. We also support apprenticeships, early careers and other opportunities for people to develop.

Join us and you'll gain valuable workplace experience while working with people from across the council.

About the Role

As our Business Administration Apprentice, you'll join the Learning & Development and Early Careers team and work towards a level 2 apprenticeship qualification while gaining practical experience.

You'll get involved in a wide range of activities that include:

- organising training and learning activities

- responding to questions from colleagues

- arranging meetings

- keeping information and records up to date

- using digital systems, including our Learning Management System

- working with information and data

- supporting learning, apprenticeship and early careers projects.

You don't need previous experience in this type of role. We'll show you how things work and give you opportunities to develop your skills throughout your apprenticeship.

You'll work with different people from across the council, giving you a great introduction to working in a large organisation.

About you

We're looking for someone who is keen to learn, get involved and develop new skills.

This role could suit you if you:

- communicate clearly with different people

- enjoy working as part of a team

- can organise your work and get things done

- pay attention to detail

- are comfortable using computers and digital tools

- are willing to learn new systems

- take pride in providing a good service.

You don't need to know how to do everything when you join us. What's important is that you're willing to learn, ask questions and try new things.

It would be helpful if you already have GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C or above, or equivalent qualifications. If you don't, you can still apply. You'll complete Level 2 English and/or Maths as part of your apprenticeship if needed.

Rewards and benefits

At OCC, you'll be part of a team that’s not only passionate about what we do, but also about how we do it. We foster a culture of inclusion, respect, and continuous improvement, and we’re proud to offer flexible working arrangements, professional development opportunities, and a strong sense of purpose in everything we do. 

• Hybrid working – Flexibility is important to deliver the service and to suit individual lifestyles, we encourage discussion at interviews as we acknowledge there isn’t a one size fits all approach.
• Culture of flexible working
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your growth
• Technology to support agile working – with unlimited access to Copilot for smarter productivity
• Employee Assistance Programme with health and wellbeing support
• Generous annual leave - up to 30 days plus bank holidays, and an option to 'buy' additional time off
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local Government Pension Scheme - employer contributions up to 18.9%
• Discounts - local and national offers for shopping and travel

Your office base may be subject to change as we are currently transitioning between temporary and permanent office locations due to the closure of County Hall. If this is applicable to you, you will be notified, but no reimbursement will apply in respect of travel.

Our commitment to:
 Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.

Our commitment to:
Guaranteed Interview Schemes

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.

Our commitment to:
Safeguarding

Oxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.

Our commitment to:
Flexible Working

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, full time and part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.

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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact: nick.thomas@oxfordshire.gov.uk OR leonie.robinson@oxfordshire.gov.uk