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Job details

Job reference REQ00000017892
Date posted 06/02/2025
Application closing date 02/03/2025
Location Penrith
Salary £27,711 - £28,627
Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time

Apprenticeship & Early Careers Co-Ordinator - WMF1694e

Location: Penrith, also able to work from Carlisle

Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

If you are looking to progress your career within a friendly, supportive and creative team, this may be the role for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Apprenticeship and Early Careers Team to recruit an Apprenticeship and Early Careers Co-ordinator to support the recruitment of apprentices, their induction into the Council and progression into employment.

As an Apprenticeship and Early Careers Co-ordinator, you will be the first point of contact to the team, will support the administration of finances and the Apprenticeship Training and Assessment Framework, and will co-ordinate the marketing of the Apprenticeship and Early Careers service (including social media).

Who we are looking for…

A dedicated and detail-oriented candidate with an NVQ Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field, who is eager to develop their skills further. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of apprenticeships, early careers, financial processes and experience with Microsoft Office and record-keeping. If you’re passionate about supporting others and ensuring smooth operations, we’d love to hear from you!

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below documents:

If you have any queries about this role or would like an informal chat about this opportunity, then please contact Margaret Watson on 07825340451 or at margaret.watson@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Application and Interview information

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with children.

Safer Recruitment

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old, that meet the essential criteria for the role.

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