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Become an Apprentice – start your career now and earn while you learn!

Are you keen to join our workforce and earn while you learn?

Are you looking to gain valuable experience that will make your CV stand out above the rest?

If you are looking to start your career in a supportive environment and develop essential skills to improve your employability, then an apprenticeship at Waverley Borough Council is for you.

We are based at a Local Government Authority building in Farnham, Surrey. Our vision is that Waverley will be environmentally, economically and financially sustainable with healthy, inclusive communities and housing available for all who need it. Working in Local Government in the above role is a great kick start to you career, will give you insight into how local government works and will give you the skills to develop a career in either the public or the private sector.

During your time with us you will work with experienced colleagues, gaining job-specific transferable skills, earning a wage including holiday pay, as well as studying towards a nationally recognised qualification with Waverley Training Services. You will receive all the great benefits that being an employee in the public sector brings and more.

To become an apprentice, you can hit the ground running if you’ve got GCSE grades A*-C or grades 9-4 in Maths, English or IT.  But if you don’t, then don’t worry, you can complete these functional skills modules alongside your qualification. 

Please note this vacancy is based at the following address:

Farnham Memorial Hall
West Street
Farnham
Surrey
GU9 7EE

What you will earn:

During the first year of your qualification, you will be paid £237.69 per week, £12,360 per annum for a 37-hour week. 20% of this time will be protected for your learning so you earn whilst you learn.  

In the second year, your earnings will increase to £367.31 per week, £19,100 per annum at current rates.

You will be paid monthly on the 15th of the month, and you will receive generous holiday allowances including 3 extra days between Christmas and New Year.

Find out more:

For an informal discussion contact Graham Smith, Waverley Training Services Data and Administration manager, or Adele O’Sullivan, Waverley Training Services Centre Manager, on 01252 725872.

This post is a full-time role. However, all applications will be considered.

We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.

Closing date for applications: 9:00am on Monday 27 June 2022.

Interview date: Tuesday 05 July 2022 at Farnham Memorial Hall.

Please note that we do not accept applications after the closing date

Click the Apply Online link to apply for this vacancy.

If you are not already on Waverley's website for this role, you will be redirected to our job page for this vacancy. Either click Apply Online at the bottom of this page or at the top left hand side under Waverley Borough Council, click either the "Login" button (if you are already registered) or the "Register" button.

The login/register buttons will redirect you to the JobsGoPublic who manage our online recruitment process. Here, once registered (it’s free and really easy to use) you can log into your application at any time and keep track of where you are in the recruitment process. We strongly encourage candidates to use this system when applying for any vacancy with us as it's our preferred recruitment application method.

If you are unable to use this service or would like assistance, please contact us via hr@waverley.gov.uk or call the Human Resources team on 01483 523388.