Business Operations Apprentice
We have an exciting role on offer within our Digital and ICT Service as a Level 3 Business Operations Apprentice. We are looking for an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated person with excellent interpersonal and IT skills, with an interest in gaining experience of working in D&ICT.
Role
1. To support the management of the D&ICT Contracts. You will:
- Support the Business Operations Manager and Administrator in managing the ordering process for D&ICT third party contracts.
- Support the Business Operations Manager and Administrator in Contract Monitoring and recording budget costs.
2. To provide a range of purchasing and administrative functions. You will:
- Carry out the day-to-day purchasing requirements for the D&ICT Service – stationery, IT peripherals and office consumables.
- Ensure that the receipting of invoices for D&ICT purchases is completed accurately and in a timely manner. Liaise with service team leaders to ensure that goods and services are received before invoice receipting.
3. To ensure that all data and information is managed securely and in line with all internal and external requirements. You will:
- Ensure full compliance with the GDPR, all other relevant legislation and compliance standards, and internal policies and procedures.
Training
Progression for the right candidate.
- Apprenticeship Standard
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Training Provider
- GATESHEAD COUNCIL
- Working Week
- Monday - Friday, times to be confirmed.
- Expected Duration
- 2 Years
- Positions Available
- 1
- Closing Date
- Wednesday, 8th July 2026
- Start Date
- Monday, 10th August 2026
Desired Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Time Management
Qualifications
- English GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Maths GCSE, grade 4 (Essential)
- Business Administration Level 2, grade Level 2 (Desired)
About the Employer
South Tyneside Council
At South Tyneside Council, we care about our employees. Our goals are to:
"Attract, recruit and retain talented and motivated people who embody our values and behaviours, to deliver our core services and ambitious programme of transformation."
We want the Council to be a workplace where:
our employees are our most valuable resource
our work is rewarding and makes a real difference to local residents
employees are supported to develop skills and gain knowledge
all backgrounds, abilities, and personalities are valued
everyone is treated as an equal with respect
we have a positive, flexible working culture that supports employee health and wellbeing
employees have the resources and support needed to do their jobs effectively
employees take responsibility for their work and results
different views are listened to and contributions recognised
we work as a team to achieve shared goals