Job Description

About us
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the People Directorate for an Apprentice Business Support Officer. The role will provide business and administrative support within Education Services working in the School Admissions and Free School Meals Eligibility Team, providing administrative support to ensure all statutory school age children are offered a Warrington school place in a timely manner.
The role
The apprenticeship programme will provide a wide range of learning and development opportunities, which can help to enhance existing skills and develop knowledge of local authority processes.
What's needed?
You will need to be committed to undertaking and completing a Level 3 vocational qualification. You must be able to work on own initiative, determine appropriate courses of action to a range of issues, and prioritise workload to meet required deadlines. You must be able to provide business administrative support providing accurate written and numerical work, using IT systems including: email, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. You will also be required to use a specialist database. The roles require excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively, especially through telecommunications. You must be able to work sensitively and appropriately with a wide range of people and stakeholders.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Flexible working

Key Dates & Further Information
If you would like an informal discussion about the role please contact: James Bancroft, Principal Manager Admissions & Commissioning on email:
Closing Date for Applications: 6 August 2025
DBS clearance is required.
Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer
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