DescriptionNewham Apprenticeship 2025 2 years Fixedterm Business Administrator Apprenticeship vacancies in Inclusive Economy and Housing for Newham residents only.
London Living Wage
About Us
In line with the Mayors commitment to Community Wealth Building we are launching the Newham Apprenticeship Scheme.
Newham is a young vibrant and ambitious borough and we are at the forefront of significant challenges. By focusing on building resilience we are tackling deprivation and creating a more prosperous future for our residents. The borough aims to transform the lives of people in Newham and make it a place where people choose to live work and stay.
The London borough of Newham is working to ensure Newham is a place where there is greater investment in public spaces more opportunities for younger people more jobs and a decrease in benefit dependency quality housing for residents a greater choice when accessing council services and high quality health care delivered around individual needs.
Newham has many ambitious and interesting times ahead and we would love you to share these times with us as an apprentice seeking a new challenge.
About the Job
As an Admin Apprentice you will be delivering a level of great customer service within various sections within the area Repairs and Maintenance. We are a service that provides value for money within Newham is renowned for quality and reliability and carries out work in accordance with good trade practice and the recognised standards of the support this we aim to train and develop apprentices in the area of admin.
This Newham Apprenticeship Scheme offers an opportunity for you to start an exciting new career whether it is your first job whether you are returning to work after a career break or you are looking for a change in career direction.
This year we are looking to recruit four (4) apprentices in business administration (office based).
Earn as you learn whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who will help you to develop the skills the council needs. There are even opportunities to progress to a higher or degree level apprenticeship in the future avoiding tuition fees and potential student debt.
See attached Job Descriptions
As an apprentice at Newham you will receive:
- Quality training to include up to one day a week formal training
- Two years fixedterm contract with Newham Council
- Line management and colleague support
- Being part of an apprenticeship cohort
- Additional training opportunities
- Support to enhance your CV & interview skills
- Up to 21 days annual leave exclusive of 3 additional days that are taken between 26th December and 3rd January. All employees
- receive 8 public holidays per year.
- 36 hour week for office based apprentices
- Health and Safety training at work
About You
You will be a Newham resident and have a desire to make a difference in the local community and with a commitment to improving their skills.
You will be able to demonstrate the following:
- GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative.
- A commitment to deliver high quality services to Newham residents and a knowledge of local issues.
- Organisational skills with the ability to focus on achieving targets.
- Reliability and punctuality
- A commitment to undertake and complete a qualification via a structured apprenticeship training programme.
- Basic level of work experience
About The Training
You will be undertaking a professional apprenticeship of which can be found below
- 4 x Business administrator / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education ST0070
To successfully complete the Apprenticeship not only must you meet the performance standards required by your line manager but you will also need to meet the apprenticeship learning requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Attending and participating in all classes and workshops on and offsite
- Learning developing and demonstrating practical skills
- Completing all tests and assignments
- Observing all employee policies processes and procedures
- Delivering presentations to colleagues and other stakeholders.
- You should be wellorganised flexible and willing to assist wherever possible.
Please view JD here
Closing date 4/7/25
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive antiracist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age disability ethnicity faith gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values and you bring the experience and skills we need thats all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role and why you want to join the Newham Apprenticeship Scheme and which apprenticeship programme you want to undertake.
We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud other unlawful or dishonest conduct malpractice and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights can be found by
