Business Administrator Apprentice
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Company: BURFORD TOWN COUNCIL
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Location: OX18 4QU
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £12,514.00 per year
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Sector: Business and administration
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Ref: NAS-2000035870
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Application Deadline Date: 08/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Four working days a week, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Must include Mon, Wed and Friday (This includes time for college).
Brief Description
We are looking for a Business Administrator Apprentice to support the smooth running of Burford Town Council. The apprentice will work closely with the Town Clerk and learn how local government operates, develop professional office skills, and contribute to community services while progressing through structured training.
Training to be Provided
Duration:
- 15 months practical training period, plus 3 months for End Point Assessment
Delivery model:
- Work-based training with your employer
- 10 days professional training at college
- Regular meetings with your training coordinator to monitor progress and well-being
- Approximately 12 on-site or/and Teams assessment visits per year
- Apprentices will need to complete a minimum of 348 hours of off-the-job training during their apprenticeship
Qualifications included:
- Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship
End Point Assessment:
- Knowledge test
- Portfolio based interview
- Project/improvement presentation
Future Prospects
With 9000 town and parish councils across England and Wales, an experienced and qualified Town Clerk has a wide career opportunity in front of them. From a part time role in a small parish as the only employee, to a full-time role managing 50 staff and a £2M annual budget, the role of the Clerk has community at its heart.
Professional opportunities:
- There are a number of sector specific professional qualifications:
- Level 2 Intro to Local Council Administration (ILCA)
- Could be undertaken as part of the apprenticeship programme
- Financial Intro to Local Council Administration (FiLCA)
- Could be undertaken as part of the apprenticeship programme
Vacancy Detail
The apprentice will support Burford Town Council by assisting with administration, record‑keeping, and public enquiries. They will help administer projects, support the Council’s communication with the public through the website and social media, support the running of community events and provide frontline support to residents. They will work closely with the Town Clerk and learn how local government operates, develop professional office skills, and contribute to community services while progressing through structured training.
Responsibilities include:
- Communications: assisting in the production of social media content, website updates and newsletters, liaising with other statutory authorities and external parties, and our volunteers
- Office presence: meeting members of the public, facilities users and councillors, signposting and helping with enquiries
- Administrative: preparation of reports and documents for the council and committees, other statutory authorities, and the public
- Community Engagement: helping to support the work of the Clerk with community projects
- Event Management: assisting the organisation with events and meetings
- Facilities Management: working with the Clerk and the Town Maintenance team assisting in the management of buildings, sports grounds, open spaces, community assets
- Filing: assisting in the upkeep of office files and management of office
- Governance: understanding how local councils work and the laws which govern their processes, assisting with preparation of legal papers for meetings
- Health and Safety: assisting in the work of health and safety at Burford Town Council, including reviewing the risk register on a regular basis and highlighting risks to council
- Charities: assisting in the routine administration of the two charities that the Town Council is responsible for
Other Information
We are looking for a friendly person who is comfortable with administrative duties and enjoys engaging with the public as part of their daily role.
The Business Administrator Apprentice will support the Town Clerk in delivering high-quality governance, administration, and comminity services.
You don't need lots of work experience to apply, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
Some skills we are looking for include:
- Some customer service experience (this could be paid work, volunteering, or something you’ve done at school/college)
- Basic administrative experience such as filing, data entry, or helping with enquiries.
- It would be a bonus if you also have experience or knowledge in a public sector, community, or customer‑facing environment, and supporting meetings or taking notes/minutes
- A basic understanding of what local councils do and how they support communities.
- Confidence using IT, including Word, Excel, email, and online forms
- Desirable knowledge includes awareness of key areas like data protection or transparency in local government and an interest in community engagement and how councils communicate with residents
- It’s also helpful if you can draft simple reports, letters, or emails and use social media confidently and professionally
Personal Qualities:
- Professional, reliable, and punctual
- Keen to learn and motivated to complete your apprenticeship training
- Able to handle confidential or sensitive information appropriately
- Friendly, community‑minded, and committed to providing great service
- Flexible and comfortable working on a variety of tasks
Other Requirements:
- Willingness to attend occasional evening meetings
- Right to work in the UK
- Openness to completing further training, such as the ILCA qualification, if you choose to progress in the sector