Job description
Terms and Conditions: 37 hours, Full Time
Department: Payroll & Pensions
Interview Date: April 2025
Start Date: September 2025
OUR 2025 APPRENTICESHIPS ARE NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS!
WORKING FOR BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Are you eager to learn and ready to kick-start your career? Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are looking for the next generation of talented individuals that can deliver quality services to the residents of Blackburn and Darwen and help us grow into a prosperous borough.
We know that full time education isn’t for everyone. An apprenticeship offers you a great opportunity to gain a qualification whilst earning a wage and without accumulating the debts associated with study. Being an apprentice means you will have one dedicated day of study per week whilst gaining real work experience which is crucial as you start to build your career and by the end of your apprenticeship you will have at least two years’ of working in a nurturing environment. We also have an excellent record of retaining our apprentices beyond their apprenticeship course, securing permanent roles for those wanting to stay in the council.
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Your starting salary will be £8.60 an hour in your first year. During your second year you will remain on this amount or the minimum wage for your age, whichever is higher. We can also offer you 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an excellent pension and a number of discounts including gym membership.
Here at Blackburn with Darwen we aim to treat all of our employees equally and fairly, and to reflect this we recently launched our new values, Trust, Respect, Ambition, Collaboration, and Kindness; TRACK! By incorporating these values throughout our working lives our employees, managers, and teams can work in a supportive and enjoyable workplace.
Candidates must be able to show genuine interest within the role.
APPRENTICE – Pensions Administrator
We are a friendly team, who have had a number of successful apprentices who are still working with us and we are looking for someone with drive and motivation to join the Payroll & Pension team.
Guided by experienced professionals, you will gain invaluable practical experience and theoretical knowledge. We will provide on the job training and support whilst you undertake your qualification, (Pensions Administrator Level 3).
This transformative journey will equip you with the skills and expertise to thrive in the Payroll & Pensions world, setting the foundations for a prosperous and fulfilling career.
The role itself involves a wide range of Payroll and Pension administrative tasks, such as providing good customer service, using the bespoke system to maintain accurate records, to assist with the preparation, processing and administration of the monthly payroll & pension cycle, while complying with contractual and statutory obligations.
You will be involved with producing and checking reports, analysing data, completing calculation and dealing with employee enquiries. You will also liaise with the HR department and external businesses to address queries and ensure accurate employee data.
Essential qualifications: If you have not yet achieved GCSE grade 4 or above in English and maths you will continue your learning in both subjects to achieve both by the end point assessment.
This advert may close early if a high number of applications are received.
Job details
Job reference
REQ03712
Date posted
10/02/2025
Application closing date
16/03/2025
Location
Blackburn with Darwen
Salary
Your starting salary will be £8.60 an hour in your first year. During your second year you will remain on this amount or the minimum wage for your age, whichever is higher.
Package
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an excellent pension and a number of discounts including gym membership.
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Council
