Apprentice Recruitment Administrator
Apprentice Recruitment Administrator
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Endeavour House Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2BX - Hybrid
- 24404 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available
- Fixed term up to 24 months (apprenticeship)
Join us as an Apprentice Recruitment Administrator in our Early Careers team and be part of a modern flexible and effective organisation thats passionate about making a difference for the environment our communities and most importantly our people. Youll be encouraged to share your fresh thinking and empowered to explore new ideas that will shape and improve our services as well as your career.
Reimagine the possibilities.
Your role and responsibilities
We are seeking a motivated and organised individual to join our team as an apprentice. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while supporting our early careers programs. You will be involved in various administrative tasks including managing work experience requests updating spreadsheets and assisting with apprenticeship documentation.
Your duties will include:
- tracking and managing work experience requests ensuring timely follow-up with managers
- performing administrative tasks such as updating the people tracker and levy tracker spreadsheets
- communicating effectively with managers to facilitate work experience placements and apprenticeship programs
- assisting with monthly and quarterly reporting requirements
- supporting school and university visits career fairs and events to promote apprenticeship opportunities.
Your apprenticeship
We are offering a choice of 2 apprenticeships so please click on the links to find out what they involve.
- Business Administrator - Business administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Educationor
- Associate Project Manager - Associate project manager / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education
- 18 months duration
We welcome apprenticeship applications from all ages and backgrounds. Theres no upper age limit - its never too late to start developing new skills. We want to provide opportunities for anyone interested in launching or advancing their career.
The apprenticeship youre applying for must build on your qualifications. If you have experience in this field the apprenticeship youre applying for must be at a higher level.
Read the Job and Person Profile (Word)and the Apprenticeship Recruitment Brochure. They hold a range of information. During the apprenticeship youll be working towards the role described in those materials. You will have the opportunity to receive hands-on training and pursue certification. Completing your apprenticeship does not guarantee a full-time position. However we are dedicated to helping you find a job. You will have priority access when you apply for vacancies. This applies during the final 3 months of your contract.
You will need
- to be highly organised and able to prioritise tasks effectively
- to be calm under pressure and be able to manage workload fluctuations
- strong communication skills and the ability to engage with various stakeholders
- to be passionate about helping others and making a positive impact.
The team
We are dedicated to managing and promoting early careers programs providing valuable opportunities for young people to gain work experience and develop their careers. Our main functions include coordinating work experience placements supporting apprenticeships running the annual internship program bi-annual graduate scheme and engaging with schools and universities through career fairs and events. The team is passionate about showcasing the benefits of these programs to both the organisation and the participants helping individuals progress from work experience to apprenticeships internships and beyond. They are committed to making Suffolk County Council an employer of choice and ensuring that young people have the opportunity to build successful careers locally.
Empowering Everyone
Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in our Workforce Equality Report.
For more information
Please contact Isla Bliss (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0 or emailing .
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 300 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.
Question 1 -Tell us what skills you have learned whilst at school/college volunteering and/or working that you think will be useful to you in this role and why
Question 2 -Tell us about something you are proud of and why
Question 3 -Tell us about a time youve been really determined to do something what did you do What happened as a result
Question 4 -Why are you interested in working for our organisation
Question5 -What are you hoping to gain from this apprenticeship
Question 6 -Using our WeAspire values (see bottom of JPP); tell us about a time or situation when you have demonstrated one of these values
Please note: Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.
We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.
If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling0.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.
Closing date:11.30pm 13 July 2025.
Interview date: 23 July 2025.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #LI-Hybrid
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
