About Us:
Based in the heart of Warwickshire, the beautiful district of Stratford-on-Avon is, without doubt, one of the most scenic and historical regions in the UK. Stratford-on-Avon District Council’s headquarters are located in William Shakespeare country, where you will find thriving market towns which are a wonderful tourist destination for millions of visitors each year from across the globe.
We at Stratford-on-Avon District Council are proud to provide public services to residents, businesses and visitors across this magnificent region, which is a great place to live, work and visit. By choosing to work for us, you will join a great organisation, full of passionate and skilled people all working towards the same goal, to provide high-quality frontline services. You will find great opportunities to further your career, in a supportive and nurturing environment. So come and join the SDC family and play your part in our future!
Benefits:
As part of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- A minimum of 25 days of annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- Hybrid working arrangements with the flexibility to work from home for up to 60% of your hours (dependent upon the role)
- Flexi-time scheme for a better work-life balance
- Health Cash Plan Scheme for medical and dental expenses
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme to secure your future
- Training and Development opportunities
- Payment of one professional subscription fee
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary Sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work etc.
- Free town centre parking
- Eye test voucher scheme
- Everyone Active Gym Membership discount
What to Expect in the Role:
This is an amazing opportunity for a motivated and talented individual to join our team, in a career-graded Trainee Support Officer position, starting on 1st April 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity, for the right candidate, with professional development and career progression within our fantastic Environmental and Operational Services Team.
Providing excellent administrative and organisational support to the team, you will have the chance to be involved in a diverse range of projects, including the monitoring of leisure services and supporting the delivery of major events, to communities across the District. You will go on to develop your skills in all other aspects of Environmental and Operational Services. You can expect both on and off-site training and support to help you to achieve either an intermediate or advanced level apprenticeship under the Business Administration apprenticeship framework.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):
- Provide general administrative support to the team, enabling the delivery of efficient and effective services.
- Support the promotion and communication of the services we provide across our website and through social media channels.
- Lead on processing event bookings and co-ordinating the events calendar for the District.
- Support the successful delivery of major events across the District, driving local economic growth and increasing footfall.
What You’ll Need (Please see Job Description and Person Specification for more details):
- Experience of working in a customer facing environment and providing advice and guidance to customers.
- Excellent organisation skills, someone who is thorough, with attention to detail.
- Ability to effectively communicate with a broad range of audiences.
- An enthusiastic attitude, flexible and adaptable to change.
- Keyboard and IT skills, including the ability to use Microsoft Office.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Craig Bourne, Environmental and Operational Services Manager on 01789 260650 or craig.bourne@stratford-dc.gov.uk
Applications will close at midnight on Sunday 2nd February 2025
Interviews will be held week beginning 10th February 2025
