Apprenticeships at EBC

Apprenticeships at EBC

Your first step to a new career

For anyone considering an apprenticeship, Eastleigh Borough Council offers an exciting range of roles to kick start your career.

This year’s apprentice intake at the Council will include placements in customer services, IT desktop/ infrastructure, internal audit and project management.

They are all fantastic opportunities giving successful applicants the chance to earn money while getting on-the-job training, as well as gaining a nationally recognised qualification (including NVQ Level 2 to 5) that supports their career ambitions.

We offer an enjoyable place to work in a supportive environment, where new apprentices are allocated a mentor and a workplace buddy - and can pursue personal development and training opportunities, such as IT skills, alongside their apprenticeship qualification.

Laura Payne (pictured) is working towards an IRRV Technician Qualification Level 4 with the authority’s Revenues Tax team. She said: “I really enjoy working for the Council which provides an excellent work-life balance. My qualification focuses on council

tax and business rates and is highly regarded by the profession. It could lead to a local taxation manager or consultancy role in the future. The apprenticeship is a heavy workload, but I get great support, have received really good feedback and my efforts are recognised and rewarded.”

Salary for an Eastleigh Borough Council apprentice is above the apprentice minimum wage and benefits include 22 days annual leave, staff discounts (including travel), membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and access to an employee support line.

To start an apprenticeship you’ll need to be living in England and not in full-time education. Applications are welcome from anyone with commitment and a willingness to learn.

Find out more: eastleigh.gov.uk/apprenticeships or email: learninganddevelopment@eastleigh.gov.uk

Picture above: Laura Payne the Council’s Revenues apprentice