Business Administration Apprentice

We have some exciting opportunities in the Council, with vacancies in three teams for Business Administration apprentices. You will support the teams in their respective areas with administrative duties and you will gain operational and project management experience in the team’s area of responsibility. There are currently three vacancies on offer; within our Regeneration team, our Strategy and Governance team and our Road and Traffic Enforcement team.

The general working pattern for business administration apprentices is hybrid, where you will be working 2 days in the office and 2 days remotely from home while obtaining Business Administration Qualification. The exception is the Road and Traffic Enforcement support vacancy, which has a 7 day a week shift pattern. These opportunities will enable you to gain a highly transferable set of knowledge, skills and behaviours that can be applied across all sectors. This includes small, medium and large businesses alike; from the public sector, private sector and charitable sector. The role may involve working independently or as part of a team and will involve developing, implementing, maintaining and improving administrative services and systems.

The responsibilities of the role will include supporting and engaging with different parts of the organisation and interacting with internal or external stakeholders. With a focus on adding value, the role of administrative assistant contributes to the efficiency of an organisation, through support of functional areas, working across teams and resolving issues as requested. The flexibility and responsiveness required allows the apprentice to develop a wide range of skills.

The business administrators are expected to deliver their responsibilities efficiently and with integrity – showing a positive attitude. The role involves demonstrating strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and adopting a proactive approach to developing skills. The administrative assistant is also expected to show initiative, managing priorities and own time, problem-solving skills and decision-making.

We are looking for candidates with:

– Passion and enthusiasm

– Reliability

– Good organisational skills

– A desire to deliver a high-quality service

– The ability to form good working relationships with others

– A commitment to undertake a qualification

Eligibility for this apprenticeship:

For this position, you will either:**

Already hold at least a Level 2 or GCSE A*-C / 4-9 in Maths and English

OR

Be willing to complete Level 2 functional skills in Maths and English during your probationary period (6 months) prior to commencing apprenticeship training.

**If you hold an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), a statement of special educational needs (SEN) or a learning difficulty assessment (LDA) this criteria may not apply and you will be assessed individually

You will not be eligible for this apprenticeship if you already hold an equivalent level or higher qualification in business administration.

You must also meet at least one of the additional set criteria for eligibility for our apprenticeship positions:

– You are a current resident of the London Borough of Hackney

– You are a current student at a Hackney education institution (school, college, university, PRU/alternative provision, Adult Learning provision)

– You are a former student at a Hackney secondary education institution and completed at least one GCSE or equivalent Level 2 qualification there

– You are a current or former recipient of Hackney leaving care services.

– You are an existing member of staff in Hackney Council.

To access Apprenticeship training funding you must also:

– Hold a British/EEA passport or have permission from the UK government to live in the UK AND

– Have been resident in the UK or EEA for at least the last three years. If you are a resident of the EEA, you must have settled or confirmed settled status in the UK.

You must be able to evidence that you meet the eligibility criteria. Please ensure that you have read the eligibility criteria in the Job Description & Person Specification. You will not be eligible if you cannot provide this evidence.

We do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information on what is required and the role you’re applying for.

Closing date for applications: 28 April 2025 (22:59)

Assessments:

Candidate Assessments – 28 April 2025 – 9 May 2025

Functional Skills Assessments – 28 April 2025 – 9 May 2025

Interviews: 25 May 2025 – 6 June 2025

Unsuccessful candidates will be offered additional support through our Hackney Works and Adult Education teams.

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.

The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available: hackneyworksjobs@hackney.gov.uk