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About the Role

The Newham Apprenticeship Scheme offers an opportunity to start an exciting new career, whether this is your first job, returning to work after a career break, or looking for a change in career direction. Earn as you learn whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who will help you to develop the skills the council needs. There are even opportunities to progress to a higher level apprenticeship in the future, avoiding tuition fees and potential student debt.

Responsibilities

Attending all classes
Learning and developing practical skills
Participating in classes and workshops on and offsite
Observing all employee processes and procedures
Completing tests and assignments
Delivering presentations to colleagues and other stakeholders
Assisting wherever possible

Requirements

Newham residents with a desire to make a difference in the local community and a commitment to improving their skills
Good communication skills
Ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative
A commitment to deliver high-quality services to Newham residents
Knowledge of local issues
Organisational skills with the ability to focus on achieving targets
Reliability and punctuality
Good ICT skills
A commitment to undertake and complete a qualification via a structured apprenticeship training programme
Basic level of work experience
Office based role

Skills

Communication skills
Teamwork
Initiative
Commitment to high-quality services
Knowledge of local issues
Organisational skills
ICT skills

Location

Office Base Role

Work Type

Office based role
Fixed-term contract

Experience Level

Basic level of work experience

Education Level

Business Administration Level 3
Functional Skills training in Maths and English may be required

Salary/Compensations

£27,785

Benefits

Quality training, up to one day a week formal training
Two years fixed-term contract
Line management and colleague support
Access to a mentor
Apprenticeship network participation
Additional training opportunities
Support to enhance CV and interview skills
Up to 24 days’ annual leave exclusive of three additional days taken between 26th December and 3rd January
8 public holidays per year
36 hour working week

About the Company

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.
The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
If you are appointed to a job that involves working with children, young people and vulnerable adults, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.