Derbyshire County Council
Business Support Apprenticeship

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Closing date: 13 September 2026
An exciting Apprenticeship opportunity has arisen within the District Council. The Apprenticeship Programme will run for a period of two years from approximately September 2026.
The overall aim of the Apprenticeship Programme is to enable post holders to learn about the services delivered by the District Council whilst developing knowledge and skills through hands on experience as well as via Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship Training.
The Apprentice will work within different teams within Community & Environmental Services department, under a planned carousel arrangement, working under supervision and guidance to develop skills, knowledge and experience to provide delivery of a friendly, helpful and efficient service to the Council’s internal and external customers. This could include face to face service delivery as well as by telephone and electronic means.
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At the end of the two-year programme, it is anticipated that Apprentices will become employment ready and will be given the opportunity to apply for available permanent employment opportunities within the District Council.
If you have any questions on the role, please contact Vikki Winfield, Neighbourhood Manager, vikki.winfield@derbyshiredales.gov.uk or Rebecca Cummins, Community Development Manager at rebecca.cummins@derbyshiredales.gov.uk


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Candidates must possess the necessary ‘right to work in the UK’ authorisation. We are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa as we do not possess a visa sponsorship licence.
Provisional Interview Date: Thursday 1 October 2026
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