Business Administration Apprentice

Rutland County Council

Kick-start your career with us! 

Are you organised, enthusiastic and ready to learn?

We’re looking for a motivated and friendly Business Administration Apprentice to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for your first job. You will gain valuable workplace experience, develop skills and earn while you learn. 

What you will be doing:

• providing administrative support across Council teams
• help organise meetings, appointments and events; maintain accurate records and databases
• respond to calls and emails professionally; prepare documents, letters and reports; support colleagues with day-to-day task.

We are looking for Apprentices who have:

• a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• good communication skills
• are organised and reliable
• comfortable using technology
• work well with others

You will gain:

• hands-on workplace experience
• support from experienced colleagues and mentors
• career development opportunities
• time to study for a Level 2/3 qualification in Business Administration.

We are committed to helping you succeed in your first job.

Informal enquiries:

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Fiona Rwontree, Head of Human Resources & Organisational Development at frowntree@rutland.gov.uk

We review applications frequently; however, in periods of high demand, the role may close earlier than advertised, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

 Our benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• A strong focus on health, wellbeing, and work-life balance 

For further information on the benefits of working for Rutland, please see our careers page: https://www.rutland.gov.uk/

Our Values

Our values – Passionate, Ambitious, Work Together, and Make a Difference – guide everything we do. We’re looking for people who share these values and want to contribute to strong, supportive teams that deliver positive outcomes for our communities.