Project Support Administrator Apprentice

Are you organised, curious, and keen to start your career in business admin and project work? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy Projects Team as a Project Support Apprentice.

You’ll gain hands-on experience supporting real projects that make a difference in your local community - helping improve services, organise activities, and support developments across the area.

A willingness to learn, and a positive attitude is key!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As an apprentice, you’ll learn how to:

• Support projects from start to finish, helping keep everything on track


• Help different Council teams improve services and deliver new ideas


• Keep project information organised and up to date


• Collect and present information to support project updates


• Create emails, reports, and presentations


• Work with a variety of people, including colleagues, suppliers, and contractors


• Help organise meetings (including agendas and taking notes)


• Track actions to make sure tasks are completed


• Assist with basic finance tasks, like raising purchase orders


• Attend local site visits (in Taunton) for ongoing projects


• Manage your time and prioritise tasks effectively

We’d love to hear from you if you are:

• Organised and good at managing your time


• A clear communicator (written and verbal)


• Comfortable using basic IT (e.g. email, Word, Excel or willing to learn)


• Interested in how projects work


• Reliable and willing to learn new skills


• Able to work well with others

What You’ll Gain:

• A recognised apprenticeship qualification


• Real-world experience in project work and administration


• Training and support to help you grow your skills


• The chance to build confidence working in a professional environment


• Opportunities to attend training and develop your career

Our Values:

We expect all our staff to demonstrate our PACT values:

• Promote Respect always, Ambitious and Accountable,
  Compassionate and Trustworthy

Additional Information:

• Some flexibility may be required, including occasional evenings or weekends


• You’ll be supported throughout your apprenticeship with training and development opportunities

Why Apply?

• This is a great first step into a career in project management, administration, or local government - giving you valuable skills that you can use in many future roles