Executive Support Assistant Apprentice
Join East Devon District Council as an Executive Support Apprentice, gaining valuable experience in administration, communication, organisation and problem-solving while supporting senior leaders and key council services.
Role
No day is ever the same in the Executive Support Team. As an Executive Support Apprentice, you will work closely with Assistant Directors and senior managers, providing a wide range of administrative and business support.
Your duties will include:
- Handling telephone enquiries
- Processing purchase orders and invoices
- Arranging meetings
- Preparing agendas and papers
- Taking notes and actions
- Supporting the organisation of corporate events and activities
You will gain experience using a variety of council systems and learn how to manage information accurately and professionally. The role will also involve supporting projects and working collaboratively with colleagues across different services.
As part of the wider Executive Support Team, you will be involved in supporting senior-level meetings and handling sensitive and confidential information appropriately. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop valuable business administration, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills while working at the heart of the council and gaining insight into how local government operates.
Training
A 100% tailored training and assessment program will be delivered to support you throughout your Apprenticeship, (18 months including endpoint assessment) topics covered include:
The Organisation:
- Value of their skills
- Stakeholders
- Relevant regulation
- Policies
- Business Fundamentals
- Processes
- External environmental factors
- IT
- Record and document production
- Decision making
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communications
- Quality
- Planning and Organisation
- Project management
Qualified apprentice.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- MBKB LTD
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm, shifts.
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 8 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Friday, 2nd October 2026
- Start Date
- Friday, 13th November 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Confidential
- Computer Literate
- Good communication skills
- Social Media Skills
Qualifications
- GCSE Grade 4/C and above in English and Maths GCSE, grade 4/C or above (Essential)