Apprentice Business Management Officer (Redeployment 19855)
Apprentice Business Management Officer (Redeployment 19855)
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Job Description
- Suffolk County Council Phoenix House Ipswich IP1 5NP - Hybrid
- 24404 per annum (pro rata for part time)
- 37 hours per week- Flexible working options available
- Fixed term or Secondment for 21 months (Apprenticeship)
This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only
Reimagine the possibilities.
When you join Suffolk Highways in the Contract and Performance Team as an Apprentice Business Management Officerwell support your development from the start. Well help you to play to your strengths diversify your skills and build an influential and impactful career. With a variety of career paths and learning opportunities to explore if youre motivated and passionate theres no limit to how far your ambition could take you.
Are you ready to grow with us and shape the future of Suffolk Highways
Your role and responsibilities
You will provide a wide range of business management functions with no day being the same as you juggle priorities.
The key areas that you will support will be:
- keeping our fleet of over 60 vehicles on the road to allow our inspectors and engineers to carry out their duties
- managing the use of the electric vehicle charging points in our depots
- reviewing procedures to ensure that contract documentation and business processes are efficiently and effectively managed and implemented
- financial administration to support all our activities
- arranging and supporting contract meetings
- managing our team mailbox ensuring emails are dealt with by the right person.
Your apprenticeship
- Apprenticeship course Level 3 Business Administrator
- Length of apprenticeship 18 months
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 (docx) 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
- excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work with a wide range of people including contractors colleagues within the highways service
- to be able to demonstrate and deliver exceptional customer service values and behaviours in dealing with customers and stakeholders
- to use your initiative and be proactive in providing support to colleagues
- to become the go to person in the team for advice and support.
Most importantly be a can do or I will find the answer to that person when you are unsure of a solution.
The team
Suffolk Highways is a collaboration between Suffolk County Council and private sector service provider(s) to meet the primary objective of maintaining roads and delivering new highway infrastructure in Suffolk.
Personnel from all organisations work as part of an alliance that aspires to be as effective efficient respected as possible and at the forefront of highway maintenance and improvement service delivery.
The Contract Management and Performance Team is a team of 15 responsible for the management of the four main contracts for Highway services Street Lighting ITS and Gull Wing Bridge and others which support the smooth operation of the highway network.
Underpinning this contract and performance management are our specialisms in depot and office management data management ICT system management financial and commercial management business management and fleet management.
You will have the opportunity to work across all these specialisms developing your knowledge and skills to realise your career aspirations.
The team are committed to supporting your development.
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 Sally Dickerson (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach her by calling or emailing
If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.
How to apply
Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).
Step 2 - Click Apply Now to start your online application.
Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 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 Job and Person Profile); tell us about a time or situation when you have demonstrated one of these values
Step 4 -Upload a CV (without name and personal details).
Please note:Without a supporting statement and CV 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 calling.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 30 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
