Apprentice Business Support

Post Ref: CC118

Are you looking for a new role which will be varied, challenging, and rewarding? Do you have good communication skills? Are you well organised with the ability to multitask?

If so, this could be the role for you.

Study towards a level 3 qualification in Business Administration.

Our Business Support team provides specialist administrative support to services across the Council, helping to ensure that residents, businesses and developers receive an efficient and professional service.

As part of the Planning and Building Control team, you will provide a wide range of administrative support duties and play an important role in supporting the delivery of these essential services. You will assist with maintaining accurate records, processing information, updating computerised systems, and producing reports and documents in line with corporate standards and procedures.

This is a varied role that will give you experience working within a key Council service that helps shape and regulate development across the borough. You will have the opportunity to develop valuable administrative, organisational and customer service skills whilst building an understanding of Planning and Building Control processes.

The successful applicant will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, adapting to changing workloads and priorities. You will have excellent attention to detail, a positive and professional approach, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality work and excellent customer service.

You will be supported by an experienced and professional team, with dedicated on-the-job training and study time as you work towards your level 3 qualification. This is an excellent opportunity to start your career in local government whilst gaining valuable experience and recognised qualifications.

Join us and play a part in delivering high quality Planning and Building Control services for the residents, businesses and communities of Calderdale.

Closing Date: Sunday 29th November 2026
Interview Date: TBC

To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must meet the criteria set out by the Department for Education in the Apprenticeship funding rules, including:

• Be aged 16 or over on the day the Apprenticeship starts.
• Having a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England which will last for the duration of the apprenticeship (as described in Annex A of the Apprenticeship funding rules).
• Meet the essential qualification criteria in the role profile and be able to provide original qualification certificates at interview.
• Not be enrolled on any other programme or qualification which means you are not eligible under the Apprenticeship funding rules.
• Not have prior learning and experience (including qualifications at the same or higher level in the same or a closely related field) which duplicates the learning and experience to be provided under the apprenticeship. The Council will assess this via an assessment of prior learning and experience

A full copy of the Apprenticeship funding rules is available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6875204b55c4bd0544dcae08/Apprenticeship_funding_rules_2025_to_2026_v2.pdf .

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

We may utilise digital interview methods.

We aim to deliver our Vison 2034 and Corporate Plan 2026-29 for local people. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

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