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.
This role require A levels to be eligible
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council 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. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
Southwark is an exciting place to work as we transform the way we work to reflect our drive for excellence. We recognise that having the right people, with the right experience and skills, in the right jobs, is at the heart of our organisation. Without this we cannot deliver. We believe that everyone in the team is a valued member and, we will give you responsibility and the opportunity to make a difference from the beginning.
The Role:
You will be working within a department covering Planning Policy, Development Management, Planning Enforcement, Design, Transport Policy, the Old Kent Road Regeneration team and Community Infrastructure Levy.
You will start with planning business administration and then you have the opportunity to progress to become a town planner assistant. A combination of practical, on the job experience and theory will combine to give you an overview of best professional practice, resourcing and talent planning, performance management and planning issues. We understand that everyone’s career could be different, as every apprentice goes through their own unique journey.
Recruitment timetable
We will be hosting an Apprenticeship open day event Friday 26th May 2023 Between 10AM - 2PM at 160 Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QH - Please feel free to attend
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spring-apprenticeship-campaign-open-day-tickets-633427939017
Closing Date: Friday 2nd June 2023
ASSESSMENT CENTRE 27th and 28th June 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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