Technical Support Apprentice

City of London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary: £27,550 per annum Contractual Hours: 35 hours per week
Basis: Full time, Fixed Term Contract (18 months) Workplace category: Hybrid
Attachments: Job Information Pack

This position is for an apprenticeship in the District Surveyor’s Office of the Environment Department at the City of London.

The City of London, District Surveyors Building Control team, is a centre of excellence in tall, complex, multi‑tenanted buildings, but deals with an interesting mix of heritage and cultural projects. The Engineering team manage the Corporations engineering assets including reservoirs, tunnels and road bridges.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to District Surveyor’s teams.
• Serve as first point of contact for telephone, email and reception enquiries.
• Process building control applications.
• Deal with incoming emails and customer enquiries.
• Support other Officers.

Full support will be provided to ensure completion of the apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship role is based at Guildhall and will last for 18 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment).

If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Level 3 Business Administration qualification and are eligible to apply, we would love to hear from you.

Eligibility & Requirements

• 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays.
• Not in full‑time education at the time of applying.
• For non‑UK citizens, permission to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and ordinary residence in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
• Evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent; if requested, provide certificates.
• Full‑time commitment to obtaining a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.
• Selection is based on suitability and commitment, not current qualifications.

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking the "Apply online" button. Alternatively, call 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OENV1104. For hearing impaired callers, a minicom service is available on 020 7332 3732.

Closing date: 12 noon on 25 February 2026.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. This apprenticeship is not available to current City of London employees.