Business Administration Apprentice

Job title:

Business Administration Apprentice

Company

Manchester City Council

Job description

About The RoleWorking hours: 35 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: 11.59pm, 12 March 2025
Interview method: in personThis role is subject to:

• Proof of Manchester Residency – Roles at Grade 1 to 3, traineeships, or apprenticeships will initially only be advertised to Manchester residents and internal candidates. An applicant is classed as a resident of Manchester if they live within the boundaries of the City of Manchester; i.e. Any Council Tax liability for their home would be with Manchester City Council. To check if you fall under the Manchester City Council boundary please visit –

This role is an advanced apprenticeship and as such, the successful applicant will be required to undertake a course of study leading to a Business Administration level 3 qualification. If you do not hold grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and/or English, you will be required to pass a functional skills equivalent as part of the apprenticeship. This qualification will take 18 months. We offer a permanent contract from day one (subject to a 6-month probation) and on successful completion, annual salary will increase to £24,404.An exciting opportunity has arisen in the HR Operations Team for an Employee Assistant Apprentice in the Human Resources, Organisation Development & Transformation (HROD&T) Service.We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated team players to join the team to deliver a high-quality payroll service to the organisation. The Service is a high-paced environment, you will be prepared for a challenge and willing to go the extra mile to ensure the completion of tasks and deadlines are met.This role would be ideal for someone who is looking for a career in Human Resources & Payroll Services. You will

• contribute to the objectives of the HR Operations Service by assisting in the delivery of a high-quality support service
• be trained to represent the service effectively through communication with stakeholders and by participating under supervision in a range of activities in line with the Council’s priorities. After training, assist other team members in updating service information systems regularly to ensure all information is accurate and relevant
• work effectively as part of the team to assist in the provision of a high-quality service to support the delivery of services in the organisation
• assist in dealing effectively, courteously, tactfully and diplomatically to all queries and correspondence both written and verbal from a variety of internal and external customers
• develop an understanding of the Our Manchester principles and behaviours which are essential to our work
• spend some of your time undertaking and completing a relevant apprenticeship qualification and will be provided with a solid grounding in the world of work and the chance to learn fundamental work-related skills which will put you in good stead for the future.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lilla Clutton on [email protected]About the Candidate We would love to hear from you if you have strong IT skills in a range of Microsoft packages and the organisational skills to cope with a multi-tasked workload. Applicants need to demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing and have a strong personal commitment to self-development and the drive to deliver a quality service to customers.About UsWe’re the local government authority for , and have teams across the city helping to make this a great place to live for everyone. We’re proud to do local government differently, in a city with an international reputation for diversity, creativity, culture and passion.When you join us, you’re joining a team of over 7,000 council staff helping to make our ambition for Manchester a reality. Whatever your role, you’ll be supporting our residents and communities to be the best they can be, and helping to build a Manchester that’s fairer for everyone who lives, works, volunteers, studies or plays here.To make our ambition a reality, every person we recruit needs to play their its part. It takes a certain type of behaviour, attitude and way of working to get Manchester where it wants to be. Our people and partners have agreed five ‘behaviours’ – the grounding for how we must work together and treat one another:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

A career with us means you can be yourself, thrive, and build the career your talent and ambition deserve.Creating an inclusive team at Manchester City CouncilAt Manchester City Council, we strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We want to further increase the diversity of our workforce, in particular the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff and disabled staff at all levels of the Council. This advert is open to all applicants, and we would particularly encourage applications from candidates identifying with one or both of those characteristics.If you want to find out more about the role, our ways of working, flexible arrangements or any workplace adjustments, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. If you are invited to interview, we will ask you if you require any adjustments for you to best demonstrate your suitability for the role in the interview process.Guaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you’ll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

AccessibilityAs a Disability Confident Employer, we provide support for employees with physical or mental-health conditions, a disability or neurodiversity. Our workplaces are accessible by design, and we make workplace adjustments including providing aids, adaptations and equipment. These, combined with our flexible working policies such as disability-related leave, enable our employees to perform their role, thrive and be their authentic selves in work..In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.What we will need from you if you’re successfulIf you are successfully offered a position with us, the pre-employment checks you will be asked to undertake will depend on the role you’ve applied for. As a guide, these may include:

• Passport/ID: You will be required to provide documentary proof of your right to work in the UK – please note that visa sponsorship is not guaranteed for this role
• References (Current and Previous employer)
• Proof of Manchester residency (that you are a resident within the

)When you join usWe want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.. Use this service to estimate how much Income Tax and National Insurance you should pay for the current tax year.Other relevant information

Expected salary

£23656 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:18:29 GMT

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