Apprenticeship Vacancy Details
Derby City Council are offering an Apprenticeship in our School Organisation and Provision Team including a Business Administration Level 3 qualification. On completion there may be the possibility of a permanent position within the team.
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Closing Date: 23-10-2026
Apprenticeship Summary
Wage
£17,662.32 a year
Working week
Monday to Friday, flexible hours between 8:30am and 5pm.
Expected duration
2 Years
Possible start date
09-11-2026
Date posted
08-10-2026
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Reference number
2000057954
Positions
1
What will the apprentice be doing?
The School Organisation and Provision Team (SO&P) currently provides a wide range of integrated commissioning and delivery services across the following statutory functions:
- Early Years Childcare and Families Information
- Home to School Travel
- School Admissions and Appeals
- Schools Capital and Assets
- School Place Planning
- Derby SEND Information & Advice Support Service (SENDIASS)
We are looking for a motivated, forward-thinking person to initially join our busy Home to School Travel team with potential for working across the wider SO&P. You will need to be enthusiastic with a professional outlook, positive attitude to work, self-motivated, work as part of a team and focused on achieving your goals and aspirations with a commitment to your own personal development. You will have the opportunity of a mixed working week predominately based in the Council House and some time working from home.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
You will work with an experienced team at the Council House and complete training remotely in the workplace or at home.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
On completion there may be the possibility of a permanent position within the team.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Communication skills IT skills Attention to detail Organisation skills Customer care skills Administrative skills Team working Non judgemental
Qualifications
GCSE English (Grade 4/C) Essential
GCSE Maths (Grade 4/C) Essential
Things to consider
DBS Requirement: Enhanced Adult and Child Barred List.
About the employer
At Derby City Council, we're proud to deliver over 250 essential services that support our residents, communities and businesses. Guided by our vision to create an Inclusive, Green, Growing and Vibrant City, we put people at the heart of everything we do.
Our values shape how we work every day. We believe in Great People, One Team, we're Bold in embracing change, Strong in delivering for our communities, and We Care about making a positive difference.
Employer
Derby City Council
https://www.derby.gov.uk/
Address
The Council House
Corporation Street
Derby
Derbyshire
Training
Training provider
DERBY COLLEGE
Contact
DERBY COLLEGE
Apprenticeship Advanced
Business administrator (level 3)
