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Senior Administration Assistant (Apprentice)

Hampshire County Council • Winchester, England, United Kingdom • £24.41k - £25.43k / year • 2w ago

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC621385
Salary Range: £24,405 - £25,430 per annum
Work Location: Elizabeth II Court, Winchester (hybrid working – home/office)
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Temporary until March 2027
Closing Date: 6 July 2025
Interview Date: 29 July 2025

Would you like to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking local authority organisation, which is passionate about serving the community?

We are seeking an apprentice to join our busy team.

The Role:

The position provides an opportunity for you to complete an 18-month Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, to develop knowledge, skills and behaviors as set out in the Apprenticeship Standard.

What you’ll do:

The apprenticeship will be alongside the day job, involving tasks such as:

Checking documents
Updating databases
Answering routine enquiries
Scanning records
Post collection / distribution and other administrative tasks.

What we’re looking for:

No previous experience is required for this role. We are looking for someone who is enthusiastic, willing to learn, has good attention to detail, and a focus on taking care of our customers.

Why join us?

Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK and offers a pleasant working environment, flexible working, an excellent work/life balance and a commitment to training and development.

This role will be based at our Winchester offices, however as part of Hampshire County Council’s Open Workplace Policy, the successful candidate can undertake some of their work at home, subject to business requirements.

Our benefits package includes details of the holiday entitlement, pension scheme, flexi-time scheme, family friendly policies and interest free travel loans and discounts. We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of, where you are empowered to be your best and a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles.

If you think you have what it takes to make a real difference in Hampshire, get in touch!

Additional Information:

Senior Administrative Assistant (Apprentice) Candidate Pack

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Kerry Haley, Business Support Team Manager on kerry.haley@hants.gov.uk or Carolyn Davies, Business Support Officer - carolyn.davies@hants.gov.uk

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.