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Salary: £23,500 to £23,893 per annum.
Location: Your main office will be Clapham Depot, near Worthing, with a need to travel and work from other depots across West Sussex.
Contract: 18 month apprentice contract
Working pattern: Full-time, 37 hours per week. Flexible working options available, to be agreed with your manager.
Employer Pension Contribution: 19.70% this alters per annum on the 1 April each year.
Annual leave: 25 days holiday + Bank holidays = 33 days.
This exciting apprenticeship will involve working on the unique and innovative Live Labs project which aims to explore how plant material mowed from roadside verges can be used for bio fuels and road materials. This multi functional role will work across service functions to help develop a first-of-its-kind approach to creating a net carbon negative model for delivering green infrastructure, for example producing alternative fuels for highways vehicles from road verge grass cuttings and tree prunings.
As an apprentice you will experience getting involved in:
- Collecting, analysing and interpreting data
- Conducting research
- Communicating with colleagues, stakeholders, supply chain partners and customers
- Organising the logistics of projects
- Contributing to report writing
- Using statistical evidence to support recommendations and conclusions
- Supporting with consultations and engagement with external and internal stakeholders.
You will undertake and complete the various elements of the Junior Management Consultant Level 4 Apprenticeship, including the Functional Skills, Knowledge and Understanding, and Behaviours required of that apprenticeship.
This will involve regular virtual learning sessions, working with an assessor to develop a work-based portfolio, undertaking work-based assessments, completing all assignments/projects relating to the Apprenticeship framework, and presenting evidence portfolios for assessment within specified timeframes.
The successful applicant can expect:
- Excellent vocational training.
- A salary and on-going support from your employer.
- In-depth experience, insight and understanding of the business sector you are working in.
- A clear career path.
What we need from you:
- Ability to meet deadlines and use initiative to complete varied tasks.
- Communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team to provide a co-ordinated service to others.
- 2 A-level passes at grade C or above, or an equivalent vocational qualification, for example, NVQ Level 3.
- 5 GCSE A-C grades (or other comparable qualifications) including Maths and English.
- Valid and full driving licence.
Rewards and Benefits
We care hugely about wellbeing, allowing time for a good laugh, and developing our team to be the best they can be. Alongside this, we also offer the below benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
- A generous pension scheme.
- A strong supportive management team.
- Training and development opportunities, including a range of technical training, coaching and mentoring opportunities.
- A range of discounts including Argos, Samsung, Asos, B&Q and many more.
- Free access to employee assistant programmes.
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres.
- A range of commuting and business travel discount and initiatives.
For a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page.
Further Information
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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to 3 years referencing and a health check.
Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.