Post Ref: CC012
Studying towards a level 3 qualification in Business Administration
Are you looking for a new role which will be varied, challenging, and rewarding?
Do you have good communication skills?
Are you well organised with the ability to multitask?
If so, this could be the role for you.
Business Support provides specialist administration support to services across the Council.
You will be part of a team providing a range of administrative support and assistance. You will be expected to maintain up to date accurate information on computerised records and systems to produce reports and documents in line with corporate standards.
The successful applicant will be able to work effectively in both a team and on their own, and able to adapt effectively to both quiet and busy environments. It is also important that the successful candidate has a great work ethic and be able to pro-actively maintain a high standard of work.
You will be supported by a professional team with on-the-job training and study time as you work towards an NVQ qualification. This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a team to deliver a first-class service to the residents and visitors to Calderdale.
Closing Date: Sunday, 13th September 2026
Interview Date: w/c 28th September 2026
To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must meet the criteria set out by the Department for Education in the Apprenticeship funding rules, including:
- Be aged 16 or over on the day the Apprenticeship starts.
- Having a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England which will last for the duration of the apprenticeship (as described in Annex A of the Apprenticeship funding rules).
- Meet the essential qualification criteria in the role profile and be able to provide original qualification certificates at interview.
- Not be enrolled on any other programme or qualification which means you are not eligible under the Apprenticeship funding rules.
- Not have prior learning and experience (including qualifications at the same or higher level in the same or a closely related field) which duplicates the learning and experience to be provided under the apprenticeship. The Council will assess this via an assessment of prior learning and experience
A full copy of the Apprenticeship funding rules is available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6875204b55c4bd0544dcae08/Apprenticeship_funding_rules_2025_to_2026_v2.pdf
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
