Apprentice - Trading Standards
Apprentice - Trading Standards
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Job Description
Job Title:Business Administration Apprentice - Trading Standards
Salary:Based on National Minimum Wage according to Age
Contract Type:Fixed Term- 18 months
Working Hours:37 hours per week
This apprenticeship would suit anyone looking for a career in business administration whether youre a school leaver or looking for a career change. No qualifications are required to apply as full training will be given.
The apprentice position is for a minimum of 12 months and involves the apprentice learning the skills and gaining relevant experience to achieve the Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Business Administration (level undertaken will depend on assessment and existing qualifications). Youll be provided with a wide variety of work experience opportunities to demonstrate proficiency in a number of office based activities as required by the qualification.
Youll be part of the Trading Standards Team who are friendly and supportive and will offer a varied and interesting workload. Although our office base is at the Civic Offices New Road Grays there will be a requirement to work from home on a regular basis.
The Trading Standards Team enforce various laws in relation to consumer protection to ensure that members of the public are not ripped off by unscrupulous traders and ensure unsafe or illegal items are not being sold.
Main responsibilities
- Provide a reception service for the team dealing with all phone calls emails and post.
- Accurate and timely data entry.
- Minute taking and maintenance of spreadsheets.
About you
The successful applicant will be able to display the following:
- Willingness to learn
- Well presented
- Works effectively in a team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Works on own initiative
- Good professional telephone manner
- Good time management
- Organised flexible and able to multi task
- Confident communicator
- Methodical and self-motivated
- IT literate with experience of using Microsoft Outlook Word and Excel
The apprenticeship
The Level 2 Business Administration Apprenticeship requires you to achieve
- Level 1 functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to E)
- Level 1 Diploma in Business Administration
Or
The Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship requires you to achieve
- Level 2 functional skills qualification in both Maths and English if not already held (e.g. GCSE grade A to C)
- Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration
Training will mainly take place at the Civic Offices but you may be asked to attend an alternative training facility from time to time.
Working hours
37 hours per week. Normal working hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4.30pm Fridays with a 30 minute lunch break.
Apprenticeship study will be undertaken within normal working hours. Time will be allocated to attend training and complete assignments workbooks online training etc. as required by the qualification.
DBS Check:Basic
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only):28th August 2025
Closing Date (Internal & External):7th September 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:
Charlotte Edwards - Trading Standards Team Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Employment Type
Full-Time
