Think Apprenticeships… Think Southwark Council…
Applications are now open for our recruitment campaign for 2024.
Join hundreds of successful apprentices at Southwark Council and develop a great career.
What apprenticeships are on offer?
- Business Administrator Level 3 (multiple opportunities)
- Data Analysts Level 4 (multiple opportunities)
- Learning & Development Level 3
- Accountancy Level 2 (multiple opportunities)
- Software Developer Level 4
Why choose a Southwark apprenticeship?
- Competitive salary – London Living Wage
- On-the-job training
- Professional qualifications
- Personal coaching
- Fantastic experience with one of London’s largest and most ambitious local authorities
What are the requirements?
- Must be aged 16 or over
- Able to work full time
- Willing to learn
- Willing to work towards English and Maths qualifications whilst on the apprenticeship*
- GCSE and A-level requirements or equivalent qualification level*
The Role:
Do you have a keen interest in learning new IT skills as an apprentice? Are you an excellent time keeper? Do you have good communication skills (both written and oral)? Can you demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, and respect for others? Do you have GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade A - C?
If the above sounds like you, then you could apply to be our Apprentice and work in the IT Systems Team for Children's Adults Services. You will be able to learn a variety of key IT skills in business administration such as:
- Logging and responding to a variety of IT service requests from social care and education practitioners.
- Arranging and assisting with the delivery of training IT Training Inductions for new and existing users.
- Supporting the delivery of department project work.
- Working and communicating with colleagues of all levels.
About Southwark
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
Recruitment timetable
Closing Date: 12th January 2024
Interview Date: 22nd January 2024
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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