Careers & Pathways Apprentice

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Salary: Apprenticeship - National Minimum Wage.

Role summary

Kick-start your career with Somerset Council as a Business Administration Apprentice. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while working towards a recognised qualification. You'll support a busy team with a variety of administrative tasks, develop essential business and customer service skills, and receive on-the-job training from experienced colleagues.

What you'll do - key responsibilities

• Supporting the work of the Careers and Pathways team; including the Somerset Careers Hub, Somerset Education Business Partnership and Supported Employment Team.
• Taking a key role in the data input and analysis of the destination data of the young people of Somerset.
• Supporting general administration tasks; such as social media management and event support.
• Complete tasks in line with occupational standards to ensure completion of the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.
• Supporting administration in major projects across the Careers and Pathways team.

What we're looking for - knowledge, experience & skills

• Maths and English GCSE C/4 or above - Preferable.
• Good ICT and Digital Skills - Experience of using Microsoft Office suite or products.
• Good Data input and analysis skills.
• Experience using Social Media tools
• Good Organisational skills with attention to detail.

Additional Information

• Fixed Term Contract for 24 Months, 37 Hours a week.
• Hybrid Working, with opportunities to work from home, County Hall, Taunton and Broughton House.
• Completion of Level 3 Business Administration - Training provider to be decided.
• 25 day's annual leave (additionalto bank holidays)
• Regretfully, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. We are only able toproceedwith candidates who already have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship
• Interviews will take place on 06/08/2026

For an informal discussion and further information please contact Deanne Mahony, Supported Employment Lead, via