Business Operations Apprentice
(Town Hall, South Shields)
£8.22 per hour
Fixed Term Contract for 24 Months
We have an exciting role on offer within our Digital and ICT Service as a Level 3 Business Operations Apprentice. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person with excellent interpersonal and IT skills, with an interest in gaining experience of working in D&ICT.
As a member of the D&ICT Service you will provide support across the teams and your duties will include:
- Providing administrative support to the D&ICT Service including Business Operations and Senior Management Team Support;
- Carrying out purchasing and ordering activity in accordance with procurement procedures;
- Supporting the management of all D&ICT contracts and suppliers to support the delivery of the D&ICT Strategy.
The D&ICT Service is committed to providing our employees with opportunities for development and career progression. In return you will be committed to providing good customer service, a great team-player, enthusiastic and keen to learn and develop your knowledge, skills and experience.
We offer a structured apprenticeship programme with full support from a trained assessor to complete the qualification and a workplace mentor to provide on-going support.
For this apprenticeship the following are required:
- Maths and English Level 2 Functional Skills or GCSE qualifications grade A* to C (or 4 to 9).
- ECHP: For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and Maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.
For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Angela Carroll, Business Operations Manager on 0742 346 9042.
We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere
We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.
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Closing date: Noon, Wednesday 8 July 2026.
