Business Admin Apprentice (Democratic Services)
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen at North Herts Council for an entry-level position as a Business Admin Apprentice within the Democratic Services team, to provide support and services for Committee, Member, Scrutiny and Electoral services.
You will be at the centre of the democratic process - dealing with people that want to be on the Electoral Register to be able to vote, as well as those that want to become a Councillor. You will be actively involved in the co-ordination and delivery of elections, experiencing firsthand all that is involved for someone to be able to place ‘that cross in the box’ of a ballot paper. You will provide support to those that were elected and assist with the administration of Council meetings, including the production of minutes and agendas – experiencing important decisions being considered.
The Experience you will bring
You will need good interpersonal skills, you will be flexible, a team player, confident be able to converse with a range of people, including Senior Officers, Councillors and the public, you will also have excellent attention to detail.
About Us
North Hertfordshire is a large rural district with approximately 125,000 residents with four historic towns, Hitchin, Baldock, Royston and Letchworth Garden City. The Council have four priorities: Thriving Communities, Accessible Services, Responsible Growth and Sustainability. The Council Plan sets out our key priorities and themes for the next five years. The North Herts Values define how we as colleagues work with each other, and we strive to be: Adaptable, Inclusive, Learning, Listening, Together.
Why work with us?
We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in our recruitment practices and in our employment policies. We want our employees to feel safe to express themselves and we encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds with a wide range of talents. We are dedicated to promoting a healthy work/life balance, valuing our employees, and enabling them to make a difference to the local community.
At North Herts Council we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum requirements for the job.
Please note that all our vacancies require you to live and work in the UK, and selection interviews are face to face in our Letchworth offices or other nearby council sites.
We are changing
North Herts Council (NHC) is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). If you are employed by NHC on 1 April 2028, it is expected that the majority of roles will transfer to the newly-created unitary councils on existing terms and conditions under TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings – Protection of Employment) principles.
LGR is one of the biggest changes in local government we will face in a generation. It will reshape how we work and how services are organised and gives us a real opportunity to build something better.
To find out more, visit Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation | North Herts Council
If you would like an informal chat about the post, you can contact James Lovegrove, Committee, Member and Scrutiny Manager, on 01462 474204 or Shelley Abel, Electoral Services Manager, on 01462 474305.
Hybrid working:Flexibility with homeworking and office-based days
Working pattern: This job is open to flexible working patterns and working hours
Applications will close at midnight on 16th August 2026
Face to face interviews will be held on 3rd September 2026
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note that we are currently unable to provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.
We recommend downloading the job profile document as this will not be available once the vacancy closes.
Salary range
- £25,033 per year