Job Description

We are looking to recruit someone who is keen to learn and develop their business administration skills and knowledge within the field of health and safety/business continuity. This role will be in support of all Council services with the aim of assisting to minimize the Council’s exposure to H&S risks.

The main duties of the business administrator apprentice will be to:

• Provide support to Assets & Development in the provision of an effective and efficient H&S service for the London Borough of Hillingdon;
• Assist the Council’s H&S Manager/Advisors in the provision of high quality competent advice on all aspects of H&S relating to Council employees and others who may be affected by activities of the Council, thereby assisting the Council to meet its statutory duties for H&S; and
• Support the team by acting as the liaison between the Council’s various departments, services, employees and the H&S team; and
• Support the team in the development and delivery of the first aid training and H&S training programme; and
• Support the team coordinating/reviewing the Council’s business continuity plans; and
• Assist in the production of statistical information and analysis for regular reports to senior management.

We offer a range of Company benefits. These vary according to the business area and role but may include:

• Local government average salary pension scheme
• Free parking (4 days a week) if based at the civic centre
• A 36-hour week for all full-time staff
• Generous holiday entitlement: a minimum 25 days a year (plus bank holidays), rising to 28 days after five years' service. For more senior positions holiday entitlements can rise to a maximum of 36 days
• Career breaks
• Flexible working hours
• Season ticket loan
• Access to a credit union
• On-site staff restaurant at civic centre
• Access to a wide range of training and courses
• Discount on a variety of adult education courses run by the council
• Payment of professional fees where these are required

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful applicant will receive on-the-job training across a range of council functions, gaining the experience and skills required to stand out from the crowd. This role will offer successful candidates an incredible opportunity to gain experience of working across the authority and ensuring that services delivered meet the needs of our residents. If you are looking for an exciting career with lots of variety, then this is an ideal path for you! You will study to achieve a Level 3 qualification. We welcome people of all ages to take advantage of our apprenticeship programme. Whether you are at the beginning of your professional career or re-entering the workforce, we want to hear from you! This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who would like to forge a career and gain experience of working within a large corporate business and within the field of H&S. The successful applicant will have strong communication skills (written and verbal) and the ability to engage with staff and managers alike. This post requires a highly motivated individual who is outcome focused with strong team working skills. Proficient IT skills are essential for this role and experience of Microsoft (Word, Excel & PowerPoint) would be beneficial. Full training and professional development and/or study support will be provided to the successful candidate.