Job Introduction
Job title: Apprentice Business Administrator
A bit about us:
Liverpool is home to vibrant, energetic, and engaged communities, people who take real ownership of their local area and are passionate about making our city a better place. We've got ambitious targets to meet and we need people who are driven, dynamic and ready to deliver the very best for our communities. Public service is more important than ever, and this role represents a real opportunity to make a difference to our communities by transforming the way we work and placing our residents at the heart of everything we do.
Working at Liverpool City Council provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.
We are proud of our world-famous thriving city with its rich culture, as well as affordable housing, good schools, beautiful green spaces – there’s really something for everyone!
Liverpool City Council’s Legal Service is on the lookout for enthusiastic and motivated people to join our Legal Practice and Business Team as an Apprentice Business Administrator.
This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining real experience in a busy legal team while working towards a recognised qualification. You’ll be part of a supportive team, helping with day-to-day admin, learning new skills, and building confidence in a professional environment.
You don’t need loads of experience – just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a passion for starting your career
The role:
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The role of Apprentice Business Administrator requires you to provide an efficient mail service in relation to the handling, sorting and physical/electronic distribution of incoming mail, receipt and dispatch of outgoing mail.
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In the role you will open and record all incoming mail, sorting into relevant categories/batches for pcoessing/delivery.
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In the role of Apprentice Business Administrator requires you to maintain confidentiality at all times.
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The role of Apprentice Business Administrator requires you to operate all equipment including scanners, copiers, printers, letter oepeners and any other equipment relevant for the role.
This role is fixed term for the purpose of completing the Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship and will end 18 months from the day you start with us.
Our offer to you:
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At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
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Agile working (role dependent) - a “Flexibility First” approach to agile working, where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
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Part of the Local Government Pension Scheme – option to join the AVC Scheme
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Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
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Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
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Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
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Discounted Gym Memberships
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Employee Volunteering Scheme
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Medicash
Next steps:
Closing date: midnight on Wednesday, 17th June 2026
Shortlisting date: w/c 22nd June 2026
Interview date: w/c 29th June 2026
Interview type: Face to Face
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early. Once the role has closed, you will not be able to submit an application, and we are unable to reopen the vacancy for you to complete it. We strongly recommend submitting your application well in advance of the closing date to avoid disappointment.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Sue Doran, Practice Manager - [email protected]
Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.
Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at [email protected].
Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.
Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.
Please be advised it is our understanding that this role does not meet the requirements of a skilled worker visa as set out by UK Visa and Immigration https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes . For details regarding the salary of a skilled worker visa please visit Home Office: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list/skilled-worker-visa-immigration-salary-list
This is not legal advice, and we advise you to seek your own independent legal advice tailored to your own personal circumstances.
