Job Description

Business Support Apprentice (Level 2)

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We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.


We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

1896

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Apprenticeship

Location:

Llanelli

Grade:

Apprentice Level 2

Salary:

24,303 Inclusive of the Real Living Wage Supplement
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

12.60 Inclusive of the Real Living Wage Supplement

Contract Hours

37:00

Come and join our team

Are you considering your future career options? Would you like to develop a career in Business Support within Carmarthenshire County Council?




If so, we are looking for committed individuals who are willing to learn and develop knowledge, skills and experience within one of the teams providing day-to-day administrative and general support to operational service delivery teams.


This is an excellent opportunity to learn whilst working and earning a competitive salary.


We are looking for competent, well-organised and efficient individuals who are computer literate and comfortable using a range of computer systems. Having excellent communication skills and a willingness to use their initiative to work on their own will be important to the role.

What can we offer you?

We will ensure a warm welcome to our team from the moment you start. 18-month contract within our team to undertake a Level 2 Business Administration qualification. A full induction program and ongoing support from your line manager and team. Competitive pay rates (National Living Wage) The right training and support to carry out the role; This will include online e-learning, face-to-face training and shadowing.


As part of the recruitment process, you will be expected to:


Attend a face-to-face assessment day on

Wednesday 23 July

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If you are successful during the assessment day, you will be invited to an interview with the team on the 7th or 8th of August 2025.

It is essential that you are available for these dates as other dates will not be available.

The Welsh language is an integral part of the identity of Carmarthenshire and its people. If you do not meet the linguistic standard required for this role at the moment, we will support you on your journey to develop the Welsh language, and work with you to develop the skills necessary to succeed in this role.

Van Goodbody on 01267 228877

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Business Support Apprentice June 2025 - 015257 profile.pdf - 165KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

7 August 2025

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 3 - You will need a good level of conversational Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date:

06/07/2025, 23:55

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.