Job Introduction
We are looking for a Health and Safety Administrator Apprentice to join our Health and Safety Team.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional environment while completing a Level 2 Business Administration apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship provides a strong foundation for a future career in administration, health and safety, compliance, risk management or local government. Successful completion may support progression to further qualifications and future career-development opportunities
About the Health & Safety team
The Health and Safety Team supports a wide range of Council services. The team helps services protect the health, safety and wellbeing of employees, councillors, visitors, contractors and members of the public who may be affected by the Council’s activities
The Role
As a Health & Safety Administrator Apprentice, you will provide administrative support to the Health & Safety Team, helping to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the service. Working under the guidance of experienced colleagues, you will develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to support health and safety activities while completing a Level 2 apprenticeship.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in a professional office environment while contributing to the Council's commitment to providing safe and healthy workplaces.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who is keen to learn and can demonstrate strong organisational skills, reliability and trustworthiness, with a good eye for detail and the ability to work accurately.
You will have an interest in developing your administrative and health and safety knowledge within local government and be able to manage their time effectively, completing tasks within agreed deadlines. Strong communication skills are essential, with the ability to communicate professionally and effectively by email, telephone, letter, video call, online platforms and face-to-face.
You will have good IT skills, including a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook, and the ability to learn new systems quickly. You will also possess strong written and record-keeping skills, including taking accurate minutes and communicating effectively by email. A good understanding of confidentiality and data protection is essential.
You should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above, or an equivalent qualification. If required, you must be willing to work towards these qualifications as part of the apprenticeship.
Applicants must also meet the relevant apprenticeship funding eligibility requirements (see Apprenticeship eligibility below).
Please ensure that you read the full job profile attached for the details and expectations of this role.
Additional questions
As part of your application, we ask that you answer the two questions below, these questions relate to the role and help the manager with the selection process.
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What interests you about completing your apprenticeship within the H&S team at PCC and what do you hope to gain in this experience?
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H&S plays a vital role in protecting employees, contractors, and members of the public. What attracts you to working in this field and why do you think an apprenticeship is the right route for you?
Please type your answers to these questions in the 'Additional question' box of the on-line application form.
Apprenticeship eligibility
This role is offered as a publicly funded Level 2 Business Administration apprenticeship. In line with Government apprenticeship funding rules (Apprenticeship funding rules 2025 to 2026), this apprenticeship is currently only available for individuals aged 16–24 at the start of the apprenticeship.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and any eligibility requirements linked to apprenticeship roles reflect external statutory or funding conditions rather than organisational policy.
You will also need to be:
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a resident in the United Kingdom or another country within the EU or EEA for the past 3 years
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out of education – those in full or part time education are not eligible.
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Application process
We anonymise applications during application & shortlisting to ensure only relevant information is considered.
We strongly encourage candidates to add all Career and Education History to their application, as CVs are not reviewed as part of the shortlisting process.
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal. We are committed to offering an interview to all those candidates that qualify under one of our commitments and meet the minimum criteria, however for roles that receive a large number of applications, this is not always possible, and we will select the candidates that best meet the minimum criteria
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [email protected]. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800
