Business Administration Apprentice - Lawrence Hill, United Kingdom - Planning Inspectorate

Planning Inspectorate
Planning Inspectorate
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Lawrence Hill, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Salary:

- £20,172
  • A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
    Job grade:
  • Administrative Officer
    Contract type:
  • Fixed term
    Length of employment:
  • 18 Months
    Business area:
  • PINS
  • Operations
    Type of role:
  • Operational Delivery
  • Planning
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Compressed hours
    Number of jobs available:
  • 5Contents
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About the job


Benefits:

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Location

  • Bristol, South West England, BS1 6PNAbout the job

Job summary:

Why an Apprenticeship with The Planning Inspectorate?

The Planning Inspectorate has a long and proud history in ensuring a fair planning system for England. The work we do has a significant impact on people's lives, the communities where they live and the economy.


We want our colleagues to be able to work more flexibly and more collaboratively, exploring new and innovative ways to improve the way we provide services.

For further information on the Planning Inspectorate, please see the information pack attached. You can also view our careers page at Civil Service Careers


Job description:

Is a Business Administrator Apprenticeship right for you?

Are your strengths organisation and attention to detail?

Do you have a pro-active and motivated attitude?

Are you keen to achieve results?

Do you have effective communication skills?

Are you a team player?

Would you like to learn new skills and have new experiences?

Are you interested in working in an administrative role and learning more about the Civil Service and the wider public sector?

An apprenticeship is an exciting opportunity to 'earn whilst you learn' by combining theoretical learning with practical 'on-the-job' experience.

It allows you to work towards a nationally recognised qualification, whilst building skills in your daily role and earning a salary.

An apprenticeship also allows you to secure a qualification with no tuition / student fees as the programme is fully funded.


You'll be preparing electronic and paper files to agreed deadlines and making effective decisions considering the Inspectorates policies and procedures.

Your attention to detail will be used when reviewing and producing documents, and in ensuring files, databases and websites are up to date and correct.

Communication skills are vital, as you'll be talking to customers and colleagues via a variety of media.

Being a team player is key as you will collaborate with colleagues across the organisation, identifying better ways of working.


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Person specification:


Eligibility Criteria

You must:


  • Be gaining substantive new skills and learning from the apprenticeship
  • Be at least 16years old
  • Have left fulltime education when the apprenticeship starts
  • Not be in receipt of funding for other learning programmes (including another apprenticeship)
  • Not have already obtained a Level 3 Business Administrator Qualification or similar

Essential Criteria

  • Commitment and enthusiasm to undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship
  • Experience of working within a team
  • Confident in customer service skills
  • Ability to problem solve with a good eye for detail
  • Ability to prioritise and manage your own time
  • IT literate and confident in using Microsoft Office especially outlook, word and excel
  • Good standard of communication skills (written and oral)
  • Proactive and positive approach

Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Changing and Improving
  • Working Together
  • Developing Self and Others
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Managing a Quality Service

Benefits:


  • Alongside your salary of £20,172, Planning Inspectorate contributes £5,366 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
  • Flexible working options, including flexitime, parttime, compressed hours and home working if suitable for the role.
  • A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity.
  • 25 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days after 5 years, plus 1 privilege day to mark the King's birthday. In addition to the normal bank holidays.
  • Generous family friendly policies.
  • Fast and modern IT kit which utilises Windows 10 and Microsoft 365, enabling seamless working from home and collaboration across teams.
For full information see our Benefits information pack.

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Selection process details:


  • This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Strengths and Experience.
    Application
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Commitment and enthusiasm to undertake a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship.

Interview

If you are shortlisted, you will:

  • Be asked to attend an interview to have a more in-depth discussion about your experienc
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