Modern Apprentice - Regulatory Services

Vacancy Information

Days and Hour of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible.
To start asap.

Rate of Pay:
Under 18 years: £6.40 per hour
18-20 years: £8.60 per hour
21 and over: £11.44 per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Modern Apprentice to join the Regulatory Service Team at East Lothian Council.

As part of East Lothian Council's 'Support for Employability' commitment to promote youth opportunities in the County, this post is open to those who are aged 16 – 19 and reside in East Lothian. (For those who are disabled or care-experienced, this is extended up to and including age 29). You will be asked to confirm you meet this criteria when you complete the application form.

All candidates indicating in their application that they are from a care experienced background, or have a disability are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum essential criteria required for the job (as per the Person Specification).

This opportunity is fixed term for 2 years. The post will be based at John Muir House in Haddington.

The Modern Apprentice in Regulatory Services is a new and exciting opportunity to gain valuable work experience in wide range of compliance and enforcement duties undertaken by East Lothian Council. This includes illicit trade, doorstep crime, consumer product safety, age related sales, food safety, animal health & welfare, public health and environmental crime.

During this 2-year modern apprenticeship, the successful applicant will based within our Trading Standards team and will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience with a number of teams undertaking regulatory activities such as advising and assisting businesses, complaint investigations, business inspections, test transactions and targeted projects. As part of this apprenticeship, the successful applicant will undertake a SVQ Level 7 in Regulatory Services in partnership with Edinburgh College.

This Apprenticeship will appeal to you if you’re interested in working in and pursuing a career in a regulatory environment.

You don’t need to have any previous experience although you should have English and at least three other National 5 level qualifications at a Band A – C. Having Higher English and Maths is desirable, a science subject is also desirable (preferably Physics or Biology). During the selection process we’ll look for you to demonstrate the key strengths we know you’ll need to be successful; ambition, determination, adaptability, personality, ownership, pro-activeness and being willing to learn.

Home Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.

Job Details

To undertake a Modern Apprenticeship and provide an efficient and effective support service to assist with managing the risks associated with delivering and maintaining services in our local communities.

This will include learning about the roles and duties within the Protective Services teams for Trading Standards; Environmental Health and Community Protection.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
A minimum of SVQ1/Standard Grade General level English/Maths or National 4 English/Maths or Literacy Numeracy or Intermediate 1 Communication/Numeracy and/or able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through relevant experience.

To be fully competent in the role the Jobholder must undertake a period of study to obtain SCQF Level 7 is Regulatory Services.

Disclosure
The preferred candidate for this position will be subject to a Basic Disclosure provided by Disclosure Scotland prior to a formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Additional Information

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.

If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

If you would like further advice with seeking employment/apprenticeships, including completing applications and interview skills, training and further learning opportunities, East Lothian Works @ East Lothian Council is able to help you. Along with our partners, we offer a range of support to residents across East Lothian. Please contact elworks@eastlothian.gov.uk for further information.

Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.