Job Description

Salary

14,566.11 per annum in Year 1, with the potential to increase to 16,559.75. Year 2 salaries dependant on age

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full Time

Region

Oxford

Package

29 days holiday, local government pension scheme, subsidised leisure membership, flex scheme (where appropriate), employer benefits scheme.

Job category/type

Fixed term

Date posted

06/08/2025

Job reference

002701



Oxford City Council has an exciting opportunity for a Business Administrator Apprentice to join the Culture and Community Development team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start your career in local government, gain valuable workplace experience, and make a real difference in your community.



The job will include providing administrative support for event bookings, grant processes and cultural activities. It will also provide administrative support for the wider Culture and Community Development Team e.g. minuting meetings, filling in forms and processing payments for authorisation.



Being a key member of the team, the apprentice will be supported in developing a range of skills to complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship to help develop the breadth and knowledge required to apply a professional administrative approach to business. You will gain insight into how a busy Council operates and have the chance to work with a variety of departments and stakeholders across the organisation and the city.



If you are passionate about making a difference, have great attention to detail and enjoy working across busy and innovative teams then this Apprenticeship may be for you. You will learn about and support event organisers to put on a wide range of events and activities across the city. You will also learn about and help with the administration of our community grants.



Your role will mainly be administrative but you will be able to gain some operational event experience too as opportunities arise. The role is wide reaching and will include providing excellent customer care with a wide range of internal staff and community groups and organisations as well as professional event organisers in the city.



We are looking for an apprentice who is:


Committed to developing positive relationships with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures Organised with a high level of attention to detail Passionate about community events and activities Able to prioritise a busy workload to meet tight deadlines Eager to learn, grow, and develop new skills A team player who takes responsibility and adapts well to change Keen to contribute to the success of the team including meeting budget targets Passionate about contributing to the success of the team and making a positive impact

For an informal discussion about the post please contact Maria Clark on 01865 335783 or email mclark@oxford.gov.uk