Think Apprenticeships… Think Southwark Council…
Applications are now open for our spring recruitment campaign for 2023.
Join hundreds of successful apprentices at Southwark Council and develop a great career.
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 requirements or equivalent qualification level
*GCSE qualification requirements will vary depending upon apprenticeship level
*English and Maths qualifications are a mandatory element of an apprenticeship if not held as a GCSE upon enrolment.
About Southwark:
Southwark Council is a large, ambitious and progressive local authority with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer and the Council has launched the Southwark Stands Together initiative which is a new, proactive approach which will focus on ways we can identify, listen and learn, and then tackle racism, inequality and injustice within the council and our borough.
The Role:
You will work directly with residents, assisting them to access a wide range of council services within our busy Contact Centre environment.
To further develop your knowledge, workshops and other training activities will be provided.
About You:
You are genuinely commitment to excellent customer service and making a difference to our residents that we are most interested in.
Have good written and verbal communication skills are also vital.
Recruitment timetable
Closing Date: 10/09/2023
Interview: W/C 25th September 2023
- Must be available to attend attend the assessment dates
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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