Modern Apprentice - Revenues

Vacancy Information

Fixed term position for 12 months.
Days and Hour of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Starting and finishing times are flexible, and flexi time is applicable.

Rate of Pay
Under 18 years: £8.00 per hour
18-20 years : £10.85 per hour
21 and over: £12.71 per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Modern Apprentice to join our Council Tax & Business Rates Team, based at John Muir House in Haddington.

This apprenticeship offers a great introduction to the work of East Lothian Council’s Revenues Service. You will gain valuable experience in an office environment while working towards an SVQ Level 3 in Business & Administration. The post is offered on a fixed-term basis for 12 months.

Who can apply?
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, are registered as a young carer with East Lothian Council or have a disability are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum essential criteria required for the job (as per the Person Specification).

About the role
You will provide administrative support within the Council Tax & Business Rates Team. This role will help you develop key workplace skills, including communication, organisation, and teamwork.

Your day-to-day duties will include:
- Answering telephone enquiries

- Responding to emails

- Assisting with electronic document management

- Word processing

- Supporting a range of general administrative tasks

You will receive training in specialist systems. A basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, Outlook) would be beneficial.

We are looking for someone who is:
- Friendly and confident communicating with colleagues and the public

- Flexible and willing to learn

- A strong team player

You must also demonstrate literacy and numeracy skills, such as a minimum of three National 4/5 qualifications, including English and Mathematics.

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.

Job Details

To undertake a Modern Apprenticeship Business Administration Level 3 and provide an efficient and effective clerical support to the Revenues Service.

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
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
3 x National 4/5's or 3 x Standard Grades at General or Credit Level including Maths and English.

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

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. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.