Digital Inclusion Apprentice

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, CV applications will only be accepted alongside a completed personal and monitoring information online application form.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

Fixed term contract duration: 23 months

About the Role

The Digital Inclusion Apprentice will support the Combined Authority’s Digital Inclusion Programme, which exists to help residents online and ensure they have the right skills, access and motivation to lead a modern digital life.

This role will work within the Digital Inclusion team and engage with a range of community and voluntary sector organisations, local authority digital inclusion services, key stakeholders and residents to help the uptake of related digital inclusion provision through innovative and community-based participation projects and support.

The Apprentice will be required to undertake the ‘Cultural learning & participation officer’ (CLPO) level 3 apprenticeship standard through the duration of the role. This will be in partnership with the training provider: Access Industry - Leading Apprenticeship Provider

The CLPO standard is built around planning and delivering community engagement projects using arts, culture, and digital tools. Through this, you will help design and run digital inclusion sessions that are culturally relevant and engaging, use creative methods to reach digitally excluded and hard-to-reach groups, and tailor activities to diverse audiences.

You’ll develop skills in:

• •‍ Community outreach and engagement
• •‍ Workshop planning and facilitation
• •‍ Digital access support and signposting
• •‍ Inclusive communication and collaboration
• •‍ Project evaluation and reporting

If you're a person with a genuine interest in helping others, this role offers a unique pathway into a meaningful and rewarding career.

About the person

Are you passionate about tackling digital exclusion and making a difference in the Liverpool City Region?

We’re looking for a motivated and approachable individual with a genuine interest in supporting others, particularly those facing digital exclusion, who will bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills. A team player with a positive, ‘can-do’ attitude, you’ll be flexible, respectful, and action-focused.

If you think you match the job description, and our values, then click on the link to apply.

Please ensure that you provide clear examples and evidence in your personal statement of how you meet the below key essential criteria. The information you provide in your personal statement will be used for shortlisting.

• •‍ An understanding of the barriers facing digitally excluded individuals
• •‍ Strong communication skills
• •‍ A demonstratable interest in supporting people

Please note that candidates who already hold a qualification at a higher level in a related subject may not be eligible for this apprenticeship, as funding cannot be used to deliver training for knowledge and skills already attained.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

About the organisation

The Liverpool City Region is world-famous for its history, culture and creativity. A place of firsts, it is the birthplace of modern railways, public health and international trade. Now, our economy is being transformed once again, changing the world through world-leading innovation in health and life sciences, digital and creative, and advanced manufacturing - growing an economy already worth £35 billion a year.

The Combined Authority plays a central role in catalysing this innovation-led economy. We are seizing the unique opportunity to use our devolved powers and funding to create wealth and prosperity for all our 1.6 million residents and the whole UK - investing in our economy, people, place, transport and digital infrastructure. Our vision is for the Liverpool City Region to be: The best place to grow up, grow a family, and grow a business - where no-one is left behind.

Staff benefits

• •‍ Local Government Pension Scheme contributions between 5.5% and 12.5%
• •‍ Generous holiday entitlement of 29 days rising to 34 days after 5 years service, as well as bank holidays and the option to buy 10 additional days
• •‍ Free travel around Liverpool City Region with an All-Zone Metro card worth £1,450 per year plus All Zones Off Peak Trio ticket for your spouse or partner
• •‍ Flexible and hybrid working
• •‍ 24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family and Free counselling service
• •‍ Automatic enrolment to our Westfield Health Programme
• •‍ Corporate discounts at council-owned gyms
• •‍ Bike to Work Scheme
• •‍ Coaching, mentoring, apprenticeships, and professional qualifications including paid membership fees and even a £1k interest free learning loan for any non-job-related learning

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have declared that they: have a disability, are from a Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic background, are a member of a reservist or have close family links to a member of the Armed Forces as we are under-represented by people from these communities.

To be considered under one of these schemes, you must indicate your eligibility in the relevant section of the application form. In addition, you must clearly demonstrate in your personal statement how you meet all the key essential criteria listed above, and highlight how you meet the remaining essential criteria outlined in the person specification within your CV.

Applications that do not include this evidence will not be considered under the guaranteed interview schemes.

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We actively promote diversity and inclusion, please note that this role is not on the Home Office List of Occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled worker route. We recommend that you assess your eligibility before applying for this position. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa