Apprentice Technical Assistant

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To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

Qualification - Level 3 Business Administrator

Hours - 36 hours

Fixed term - 21 months

Salary - NMW plus 3% age dependent (breakdown per age group as below) (NMW will increase from 1st April 2026)

• Age 16-17 £14,604 (£7.78 per hour)
• Age 18-20 £19,335 (£10.30 per hour)
• Age 21+ £23,615 (£12.58 per hour)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

The Land Management Team, Green Sefton, are looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 21 months programme.

Your main duties will be to provide business and administration support to the frontline operational service functions of the Land Management Team, Green Sefton, including seasonal recruitment, training records, uniform, equipment & personal protective equipment issue, operational reporting data, correspondence, Freedom of Information requests, health and safety, equipment & machinery allocation and management & monitoring systems etc.

Assist with data input in support of budget management across the teams, support with monitoring petty cash, purchasing, income, recharges and invoicing of customers and support with the administration of, and monitor the performance, of customer enquiries, including corporate complaints & Fixed Penalty Notices.

The post will be based at Green Sefton – Land Management, Cambridge Road Depot (At the side of the Education Building) Cambridge Road, Seaforth, Liverpool L21 1EZ

Inclusive Recruitment

We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.

We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment.

Equal Opportunities

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will to interview.

How to apply

To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Closing date - Friday 20th February 2026

Interviews – Friday 13th March 2026