Apprentice Technical Officer Level 3
Planning Services, Technical Support Team are looking to recruit an Apprentice Technical Officer who is committed and motivated to complete the 18-month programme, where you will also complete a Level 3 Data Technician qualification.
Role
Main Duties:
- To assist in the development, maintenance, analysis and interpretation computer-based information/data and monitoring systems, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to ensure effective service delivery and quality, accessible information for the Service to aid quality decision making
- Undertake surveys and research, collect planning data, and design and prepare reports and other documents to inform planning policy development, monitoring and the wider planning services
- Prepare material, maps, illustrations and other technical information to support the Local Plan and wider planning service
- Support policy development and monitoring, including contributing to the Local Plan and Development Management processes
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of policies and programmes to guide the development of the Local Plan as part of the Council’s regeneration strategies, including supporting the preparation of supplementary planning guidance, development briefs, practice notes, etc.
- To work flexibly as a resource for Planning Services responding to changing demands on the Service to ensure service delivery and timeliness and quality decision making
- To work effectively within and beyond the service demonstrating the highest standards of customer care. Liaising with statutory bodies and other customers including Council Members, other Local Authorities and LCR authorities, HM Land Registry etc.
- To undertake all other duties as required and commensurate to the post
Training
- Level 3 Data Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- The training will be delivered at the workplace
- Apprentice will receive on-programme support from an Apprenticeship Officer and Careers, information, advice and guidance support during the last 2-months of their apprenticeship contract
- Job-seeking support is also included
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Data technician (level 3)
- Training Provider
- QA LIMITED
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (7.20 hours per day on a flexitime basis)
- Expected Duration
- 1 Year 6 Months
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Thursday, 20th August 2026
- Start Date
- Thursday, 1st October 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade Grade C - above or equivalent (Essential)
- Mathematics GCSE, grade Grade C - above or equivalent (Essential)
About the Employer
Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Sefton Council is a local authority within the Liverpool City Region. Sefton is a diverse and exciting borough and is a great place to live and work. As an employer we can offer a diverse range of job roles across a variety of settings. We offer attractive conditions of service which allow for a good work life balance and invest in our staff through our learning and development programme.