Apprentice Technical Assistant

Sefton; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a committed Apprentice to join the Green Sefton Land Management Team. This full-time role, lasting for 21 months, involves providing vital business and administrative support, including managing seasonal recruitment and training records. The successful candidate will help with budget management and ensure efficient customer service operations. The post is based in Seaforth, Liverpool, and is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain practical experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Work-based training and skill development

Qualifications

• Committed and motivated to complete the 21 months programme.
• Ability to provide business and administration support.

Responsibilities

• Provide business and administration support to the Land Management Team.
• Assist with data input in support of budget management.
• Support with administration of customer enquiries.

Job description

• Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council, Cambridge Road Depot
• Contract: Contract
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• DBS Check: No
• Closing Date: 20/02/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: 1234/26/330791

Qualification - Level 3 Business Administrator

Hours - 36 hours

Fixed term - 21 months

Salary - NMW plus 3% age dependent (breakdown per age group as below) (NMW will increase from 1st April 2026)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

The Land Management Team, Green Sefton, are looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 21 months programme.

Your main duties will be to provide business and administration support to the frontline operational service functions of the Land Management Team, Green Sefton, including seasonal recruitment, training records, uniform, equipment & personal protective equipment issue, operational reporting data, correspondence, Freedom of Information requests, health and safety, equipment & machinery allocation and management & monitoring systems etc.

Assist with data input in support of budget management across the teams, support with monitoring petty cash, purchasing, income, recharges and invoicing of customers and support with the administration of, and monitor the performance, of customer enquiries, including corporate complaints & Fixed Penalty Notices.

The post will be based at Green Sefton – Land Management, Cambridge Road Depot (At the side of the Education Building) Cambridge Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1EZ

Inclusive Recruitment

We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.

We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will to interview.

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Closing date - Friday 20 th February 2026

Interviews – Friday 13 th March 2026

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential.We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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