Salary
Level 3 study: £9.55 per hour - Year 1
Package
We offer a supportive environment in an organisation with flexible working hours and a career average salary pension scheme.
North Devon Council believes in valuing diversity and is committed to equal opportunities
Job category/type
Administration, Apprentice, Waste & Recycling
We have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice to join the Waste & Recycling Department.
Working towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification, you will receive comprehensive on-the-job training and support from our experienced team of administrators, supervisors, service managers and operational staff. The apprenticeship is expected to be completed within 12 months, depending on the qualification level.
Our Waste & Recycling service is a busy frontline operation, providing domestic and commercial waste collection services across the district. As an Apprentice Administrator, you will support a variety of teams across the service, gaining valuable experience in administration, customer service, waste management, account management and a range of IT systems.
We are looking for someone who is:
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Customer focused with a friendly and professional approach
- Able to communicate clearly and courteously, both verbally and in writing
- A supportive team player with a positive attitude
- Quick to learn, adaptable and able to use their initiative
- Well organised and able to prioritise a varied workload
- Comfortable using computers to input and retrieve information
- Accurate and attentive to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- In good general health to support the requirements of the role
- In possession of at least four GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent), including English and Maths
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Interview Date: 3/4 August 2026
If you have not heard by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
