Role Summary & Benefits

Fixed Term 18 – 20 Months (Apprenticeship)

Full Time 37 hours per week

HAVE YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO GROW YOUR CAREER AND HELP MAKE DEVON SUCCEED?

Through our Step In Apprenticeship Programme we have an excellent opportunity for the right candidate. We are recruiting for a Business Administration Apprentice within the Business Support Team working within Children’s Social Care.

Starting In March 2026, the duration of the Apprenticeship contract will be 18 – 20 months.

Apprentices will work towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification. This will be supported by a combination of training and practical work experience.

We offer a highly competitive starting salary of £24,796 per annum, a starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, flexible working arrangements and training.

The role will initially require the successful candidate to work on site at Follaton House Totnes South Devon  Agile working options can be discussed at a later date.

Applicants should be: 

• Keen to learn and motivated to succeed
• Interested in learning more about local government and how it might meet your future career aspirations
• Able to listen carefully and respond well to people
• Willing to provide excellent service to the people of Devon
• Of suitable academic ability i.e., minimum qualifications of grade C (4) GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths

This is an extremely exciting time to join us as we are expanding our apprenticeship offer to invest in the future Council workforce. If you have the ambition, drive and qualities we are looking for, then apply for our Step In Apprenticeship Programme today!

Find out more at: https://www.devon.gov.uk/workingfordevon/work-in/early-careers/step-in/

For more information about the role and the team you would be working in, please contact Trish Heap 01392 386271 / trish.heap@devon.gov.uk.

How to apply
Please ensure when completing your application form that you provide a supporting statement which demonstrates how you meet the essential and desirable criteria as described in the person specification of the job description. Applications may not be taken forwards if the supporting statement is not adequately completed.

Internal Applicants, please note: If you are an existing DCC employee, please use your iTrent Employee Self Service (ESS) details to log in and apply.

• DCC embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing an environment that is inclusive and safe. We welcome applications from people who share our commitment to stop discrimination, challenge inequality and promote diversity across Devon. More information can be found on our Equality and Diversity webpages.
• Happy to Talk Flexible Working – The Council offers flexible working arrangements in terms of when and where people work e.g. hybrid working, part-time, condensed hours etc.
• We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
• This role requires the ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence and fluency in English.
• Personal data we collect from you will be processed in accordance with the Applicant privacy notice.
• For more information about Working for Devon please visit our Working for Devon page.
• We cannot consider visa sponsorship at this time. UK Right to Work is required. For further guidance on right to work in the UK, please visit: Work in the UK – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).
• This role requires a DBS disclosure.

Key Responsibilities

Please click here to see the Job Description which includes the key responsibilities.