Job Description

We are currently looking for a Modern Apprentice to join our Estates team.

An opportunity is available for a Foundation Apprentice to undertake a placement within a busy section of the Environment Directorate based at the Baglan Bay Innovation Centre. The role requires the apprentice to work as part of a small team based at the Innovation Centre, learning new skills and gathering valuable work experience. As well as general office duties, such as photocopying and filing, you will also eventually provide answers to telephone and email queries. You will also be expected to take and pass on messages and arrange meetings for senior officers in their calendars and diaries, as well as inputting and retrieving data into various management information systems.

The main duties of the post;

To provide administrative support to senior officers of the Strategic Property & Valuation Management section within the Baglan Bay Innovation Centre Team.

Assist in answering routine telephone and face to face enquiries. Assist in the provision of routine administrative support including photocopying, filing, e-mailing and telephone duties. Assist in the maintenance of manual and computerised management information systems and process information in accordance with defined procedures and standards. Undertake routine administration in support of the functions of the section.
Ideally you will have;

Minimum Requirement

, 4 GCSEs Grades (A-C) to include English/Welsh and Maths or equivalent.

With a commitment to complete the Modern Apprenticeship within identified period

If you think that you have the necessary experience and qualifications for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Your workstyle in this role will require you to work from a fixed workplace.

For an informal discussion, please contact Dean Nicholas on

Email: d.nicholas@npt.gov.uk

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to a standard DBS check

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

Closing date:

23rd May 2025

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 23,656.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: REQ04105