Modern Apprentice Business Admin

East Ayrshire; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Modern Apprentice in Business Administration. This role involves providing essential business support to assist with the Council's objectives. Applicants must be residents of East Ayrshire and aged between 16-24, with additional considerations for care experienced individuals. The position offers a temporary contract for 2 years with a salary ranging from £10 to £12.60 per hour depending on age. The role promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

Qualifications

• Must be a resident of East Ayrshire, aged 16-24 or up to 29 if care experienced or with a disability.

Responsibilities

• Provide business support to services within the Council function.
• Assist with the promotion and delivery of the Council’s key objectives.

Job description

# Modern Apprentice - Business AdminRef no:: EAY12062Published:: 14/01/2026Closes:: 28/01/2026Location:: Location not availableRate:: £10 - £12.60 per hourContract Type:: TemporaryPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DescriptionTo provide business support to services within the Council function to an agreed learning contract in order to assist with the promotion, delivery and integration of the Council’s key objectives; specifically in relation to the Community Plan, Shared Commitments, Single Outcome Agreement and Best Value.If you require further information please contact Lorraine Biggar [e-mail]## RequirementsIf you apply for this post, please add the following email address to your safe sender list to ensure that any MyJobScotland related e-mails go directly to your inbox - [e-mail].## ResponsibilitiesWe follow the national guidance in relation to pre-employment checks namely “Safer Recruitment Through Better Recruitment”. With regards to requests for references and in line with this guidance, during your application process you should provide details of one appropriate and relevant reference.## The IndividualTo apply for this post you must be a resident of East Ayrshire and aged between 16-24 years or up to age 29 years if you are care experienced or have a disability.The rate of pay for this post is £10.00 per hour for 16-20 year olds, £12.21 for 21-24 year olds and £12.60 for 25+ year olds.This is a temporary post for 2 years.The admin base for this post is Holmquarry House, Holmquarry Road, Kilmarnock, KA1 4DA.East Ayrshire Council is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcomes applications from all members of the community. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups including Black and Minority Ethnic people, disabled people and LGBT people. We are also keen to decrease occupational segregation and so encourage women to apply for managerial posts and/or roles in which they are underrepresented. East Ayrshire Council is a Disability Confident employer and a Recruit with Conviction Ambassador.## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement