Location
London Borough of Sutton, The Old Rectory, Festival Walk, Carshalton

Hours
Full Time - Hybrid working model with flexible arrangements to support work-life balance

Salary
£25,999 per annum

About the Borough
Located in zone 6 with excellent transport links in and out of London, Kingston is a vibrant and diverse university town fostering a strong sense of community among residents. The borough offers an idyllic riverside setting, a mix of modern and historic town centres, plentiful open parklands, cycle routes, good shopping, and great restaurants, making it an enjoyable place to live and work.

About the Service and Team
We are passionate about working closely with residents and vulnerable groups to help maintain their independence and balance support with independent living. We are seeking hard-working, motivated, and enthusiastic individuals to join our apprenticeship scheme. Regardless of age, previous experience, or qualifications (minimum age 16 and not in full-time education), we welcome applications from those who demonstrate potential, determination, and a drive to succeed. This is an opportunity to kick-start your career under the guidance of skilled and experienced staff, while earning, learning, and achieving nationally recognised qualifications.

About the Role
An exciting apprenticeship opportunity has arisen within the People and Organisational Development Team. This role supports the delivery of our People and Organisational Development strategy, focusing on key priorities for 2024-26. The role is split across core functions of Employee Relations (ER) and Workforce Development.

Our Offer to You
Apprenticeships are offered on a minimum 12-month contract (some longer depending on apprenticeship level), with 23 days paid annual leave, access to an online staff benefits portal including discounts at local and national shops, restaurants, and attractions, plus the opportunity to undertake 3 volunteering days per year in Kingston. The starting salary is £25,999 per annum. We operate a hybrid working model allowing staff to work from various locations, supporting a healthy work-life balance while meeting organisational needs.

Additional discounts are available to apprentices through dedicated platforms. We are proud of our apprenticeship scheme and the achievements of our apprentices, many of whom have secured permanent employment with the Council and continue to excel in their careers.

Application Process
Apply online outlining the skills, abilities, and experience that make you an ideal candidate for this role and apprenticeship scheme. Ensure your CV details are correctly uploaded. We value authenticity and personalised responses; applications relying solely on AI-generated content may be rejected. Transparency is a core value and will be assessed during the application and interview stages. The closing date is indicative; early applications are encouraged as we may close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, anonymising applications to reduce bias and encouraging diverse interview panels. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups and are a disability confident employer, guaranteeing interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum criteria. We are also an accredited London Living Wage Employer.

Experience
No prior experience required. We welcome applicants who are motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.

About you
Excellent communication skills, good IT proficiency, strong attention to detail, effective prioritisation skills, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Qualifications
Applicants must hold GCSE level C/equivalent in Maths and English and be able to present original certificates. If not held, applicants must be committed to completing these via functional skills assessments as part of the apprenticeship.
- Applicants should only apply for apprenticeships unrelated to any qualifications they currently hold at the same or higher level.
- Must not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or further/higher education programme at the start of this apprenticeship.
- Must have the right to work and study in England and meet one of the following:
-- Be a citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right to abode in the UK and have been resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of the apprenticeship.
-- Be a non-EEA citizen with UK government permission to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.