Level 3
Apprentice - Governance and Procurement
West Suffolk Council · Bury St. Edmunds
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- Pay
- £20,933 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- 1 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 5 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by West Suffolk Council directly.
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What you would do
We are offering an exciting opportunity where you “earn and learn”. This apprenticeship will give you a wide-ranging experience of our Governance and Procurement Service whilst building your knowledge and helping to lead you into a career in local government.
Day to day
To assist in providing effective and efficient administration support to the Governance and Procurement Service.
•arrangements for local and national elections and referenda
•maintenance of the register of electors and absent voters lists including regular contact with members of the public
•arrangements for meetings of Council, Cabinet and Council committees
•assisting in the administration of the Procurement Service
•administration of governance databases and portals
•working with Officers within the Governance and Procurement Team to support various aspects of their work
You will be expected to carry out tasks required on a day-to-day basis. The work you will do will be designed to ensure you meet the evidence and standards required for your qualification.
What you would study
Business administrator (level 3)
Whilst working, you will complete a Level 3 qualification in Business Administration, for which you will be entitled to paid study time to complete; this is linked to the national apprenticeship scheme. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable work experience, learning and develop new skills whilst building your confidence along the way.
Training provider: GINGER NUT MEDIA LIMITED
Working week
Monday to Friday, full-time.
What you need
- GCSE English Language, Maths, and ICT or equivalent. at grade 9 to 4 (formerly A* to C) (essential)
Skills they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
After the apprenticeship
It is not guaranteed that the apprentice will move into a full time post however, other opportunities may be available at the time.
Where
Bury St. Edmunds, East of England (IP33).
About West Suffolk Council
West Suffolk Council is an extremely ambitious and dynamic local authority with a workforce of over 700 employees. We provide healthy, safe and vibrant places to live and work. Few other employers play such a pivotal role in the community. That's a great responsibility but also very rewarding and something that really makes a difference.
Benefits
Holiday entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays
Generous pension scheme - contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 16.4%
Life assurance
Agile working
Access to a unique employee benefits package
Rail and bus staff discounts
A range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives
Discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres
Things to consider
Must be eligible for apprenticeship funding.
Reference 2000060420.
Report a problem with this listing- Pay
- £20,933 a year
- Hours
- 37 a week
- Length
- 24 months
- Starts
- 1 Dec 2026
- Advertised closing date
- 5 Nov 2026
- Openings
- 1 position
- Last checked
- 2 hours ago
Applications are handled by West Suffolk Council directly.
Know someone this would suit?
Disability Confident employer
This employer is in the government Disability Confident scheme. If you have a disability, you can ask to be considered for an interview under the scheme, as long as you meet the essential requirements. Read about the scheme on GOV.UK.