Trainee Business Assistant (Modern Apprentice)

Job Description

Trainee Business Assistant (Modern Apprentice) £23,650 per annum Earn while you learn with a Perth & Kinross Council Modern Apprenticeship! Are you aged 16-24 and looking for an opportunity to gain on the job experience whilst working towards a qualification? If so, a Trainee Business Assistant Modern Apprenticeship within Perth & Kinross Council could be what you are looking for, we are looking for a dedicated and hard working individual who is looking keen to learn new skills and knowledge from a busy team who deal with a wide variety of internal and external customers. If you are an enthusiastic candidate with a positive attitude who is looking to take that next step into the world of work, then this could be the perfect role for you. The role will involve working in a busy, supportive environment and will allow you to gain customer service, IT and administration skills whilst building confidence and experience, working on your own initiative and within a team. As a Modern Apprentice with Perth & Kinross Council there are also many opportunities to get involved in corporate events, networking connection events and take part in a community volunteering activity. For further information please contact Tracy McManamon - TJMcManamon@pkc.gov.uk

The Individual

If you are an enthusiastic candidate with a positive attitude who is looking to take that next step into the world of work, then this could be the perfect role for you. Interviews will be held week commencing 20 January 2025. When completing your application for this post, please ensure you provide current contact details (including e-mail addresses) for two referees, one should be your present or most recent employer. However, if you are an existing employee of Perth & Kinross Council, you are only required to provide reference details for your current employer. Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss. Please note, as this office will be closed from Tuesday 24 December 2024 at 5pm until 8:45am on Friday 3 January 2025, there will be no-one available to assist you with technical help over this period. As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post. Some jobs may have been traditionally carried out predominately by one gender, but we would encourage you to apply if you meet the requirements, irrespective of your gender. A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development. Perth & Kinross Council welcomes applications from former armed forces personnel/reservists. Many of the skills picked up during your military career could be transferred directly into a role with local government.