Events Management Apprentice

Company: Newport Pagnell Town Council
Location: Newport Pagnell, MK16 8AQ
Type: Apprenticeship
Salary: £10,920.00 per year
Sector: Admin/ Office / HR
Ref: VAC-12619
Application Deadline Date: 11/09/2022
Start Date: 26/09/2022
Positions Available: 1
Working Week: Monday- Friday 10:00am to 4:00pm (some evening and weekend work is required which you will get extra pay for, or get the time back)

Brief Description

Do you like the idea of planning events? Are you an organised person? Do you want a job with variety? Apply now!

Qualifications Required

To be considered for this role you will ideally need to have GCSE grades 9-3 (A*- D) in English and maths or the ability to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills during the programme.

If you don't meet the entry requirements for this vacancy but are still interested in an apprenticeship, please contact our dedicated Apprenticeship Recruitment Team who can discuss this with you further - apprenticeships@bedford.ac.uk or 01234 291375

Personal Qualities

A team player
Friendly
Willingness to undertake a range of different activities

Skills Required

Good communication skills
Good written and spoken English
Basic maths

Training to be Provided

You will gain the following qualifications:
- Business Administrator Level 3 Apprenticeship
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required).

You will also study a range of topics, including: IT, record and document production, decision making, planning and organisation, project management, policies, relevant regulations, stakeholders, processes and external environment factors.

Future Prospects

A potential permanent job working for the Town Council in Events, PR and administration.
Prospects beyond that exist, but will depend on interest in a variety of different opportunities.

Vacancy Detail

Newport Pagnell Town Council is a local government organisation serving local residents, primarily in the areas of recreation and planning.

The apprentice will assist with planning and managing events, communicate with local retailers, manage social media posts and general administration for the Town Council Offices. Part of the role will also include working on the reception service at the front desk offering customer service, answering telephone calls, emails and letters from customers with a high level of customer care. In addition, the apprentice will log and direct customer enquiries to the appropriate service area or organisation.

Other Information

Candidates need to be able to travel to Newport Pagnell- there is no travelling to Bedford needed.

Candidates must carry out an initial interview with a member of the Bedford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Team. Please note this is part of the recruitment process and must be completed in order for your application to be progressed to the next stage.

Only candidates who have fully completed the application will be considered. Please be aware that the closing date is subject to change without prior notice.