Democratic Services Apprentice

Epping Forest District Council • Epping, England, United Kingdom • £27.30k - £27.85k / year • 1m ago

Salary

£27,298 - £27,851

Contractual hours

Basis

Part time

Region

Epping

Package

LGPS, 28 days annual leave, Perkbox benefits, agile working, professional development, flexible pay through Wagestream

Job category/type

Fixed Term - Full Time

Date posted

09/05/2025

Job reference

EREQ000412

Do you have an interest in politics, local government or elections?

Are you keen to learn what it like working in a political environment whilst also developing your skills and experience?

If the answer is yes then Epping Forest District Council have the apprenticeship you ARE looking for.

You will work closely with colleagues, senior staff and elected councillors within our Democratic Services Team in a role that will:

Give you experience of running elections and electoral registration

Place you right in the heart of the decision-making process at the Council

Allow you to work closely with Councillors and Committees

Give you a broad perspective of the varied work done across the Council; and give you the necessary time and support to study for a Level 3 Business Administration qualification

About the role

Our Democratic Services team sits at the heart of the Council.

Providing support to councillors, committees and staff, the team is vital in ensuring councillors can make important decisions on local matters, as well as ensuring local and national elections are run smoothly and effectively.

You will provide professional, proactive and flexible administration support to the democratic functions of the Council.

This includes working alongside colleagues to learn how to arrange committee meetings, produce agendas, draft minutes, and support councillors as elected representatives.

You will also gain specialist knowledge and experience of running elections and electoral registration.

This will include handling data entry, responding to customer queries and playing a key role in the delivery of high-profile elections.

You will work in a supported learning environment to develop the skills and knowledge required for a business administration apprentice.

Who are we looking for

We love to hear from you if you:

Have an interest in politics and how democracy in the UK works

Are enthusiastic about learning and contributing to the work of a team

Have good written and verbal communications skills, and an understanding of how to communicate with different audiences

Enjoy a varied workload; and are an excellent team player, pro-active, dynamic and flexible.

Benefits of an Apprenticeship with Epping Forest District Council

Earn while you learn with day release each week for studying towards your Level 3 qualification in Business Administration (equivalent to 2 x 'A' Levels).

The support of an assigned Mentor, plus additional training and personal development opportunities and wellbeing support (including employee assistance & benefits).

Flexible working with 28 days annual leave per year (plus bank holidays).

Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Epping Forest District Council has an excellent track record in supporting Apprentices to achieve their qualifications and kickstart their career goals.

The Business Administration qualification can be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.

Want to know more?

If you have any further questions then please contact:

Gary Woodhall (Team Manager - Democratic Services)

on gwoodhall@eppingforestdc.gov.uk

or 01992 564470

Epping Forest District Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.