Job Description

Designated Workplace:

Investment Centre, White Moss Business Park, Maple View, Skelmersdale, WN8 9TG

Designated Workstyle:

Fixed Office Based Worker

Salary:

14,172 to 22,919 under 18 years - 7.55 per hour , ages 18-20 - 10 per hour, ages 21 and over - 12.21

Post Type:

Full Time

Hours:

36 per week

Tenure:

Temporary

Length:

19 Months

Published:

Friday 09 January 2026

Closing Date:

23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 15 February 2026

Reference:

HR-0007-26

Why Us?

It's time to join West Lancs as we embark on delivering our new and ambitious Vision and Priorities. With a focus on environmental sustainability, generating economic prosperity, building inclusive & healthy communities and financial resilience, we are looking for exceptional candidates to help shape our future. You will be joining an organisation that puts its customers first, takes responsibility and works together with a can-do attitude, all while challenging the status quo to deliver exceptional outcomes for our communities.

Your Role!

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Centre Assistant (Business Administration) at the flagship West Lancashire Investment Centre, a vibrant business hub by Junction 4 of the M58 providing office accommodation and conferencing.


Main duties include:

Acting as the first point of contact for all clients and visitors. Providing clerical and administrative support. Assisting with the organisation of conferences. Assisting the Business Engagement Team with publicity and promotional activities.

The post, which is temporary for 19 months in the initial instance, will see the successful candidate working towards achievement of an apprenticeship in Business Administration (Level 3).


To find out more about West Lancashire Borough Council, please follow the link to access our Recruitment Pack and view the attached

About You!

The successful candidate will assist with a range of support services in order to deliver a high quality customer experience at the Centre and so will need to have outstanding interpersonal and organisational skills, capable of establishing an excellent rapport with customers and colleagues alike.


They will also be a team player and show a keen willingness to learn.


So if you .......

Enjoy working in a customer focused environment Have a passion for delivering excellent customer service Want a new and exciting challenge

.......... this could be the perfect opportunity!

What's in it for you?

We pride ourselves on our friendliness and being a good employer with a range of benefits and employment terms and conditions to suit you. A competitive salary and annual leave entitlement, flexible working, a generous employer pension contribution scheme, work life balance policies, and support for your personal development are just some of the benefits we offer.


If you are eager to be part of a transformative journey and make a tangible impact, West Lancashire Borough Council welcomes your application.



Role Profile and Person Specification

Apply

by clicking the button above. If you require further information or your application will not submit then please call 01695 577177 or email recruitment@westlancs.gov.uk.


For general employability support please contact the employability team at thenest@westlancs.gov.uk


The successful applicant will be required to undergo security checks as part of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard for accessing Government records. This will include a Basic DBS check.


Please be advised that a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position with West Lancashire Borough Council.

Equal Opportunities

An Equal Opportunities Employer -


If you are disabled or your last employer was the armed forces, and you meet all the essential criteria of the post, you will; be guaranteed an interview.