Digital Apprentice
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Digital Apprentice within the Transformation & Technology Service – Are you ready to ‘Play Your Part’? If you are interested in working for a values driven, high performing inclusive Council, read on….
This apprenticeship will offer you valuable experience of working for a progressive Local Authority. You will undertake professional development activities and work towards the achievement of Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard. This will be supported by a designated line manager, mentor, inclusive employment manager and dedicated programme tutor.
Our modern ‘Hub’ style offices are bright, positive, and collaborative workspaces. We also embrace flexible ways of working. This is in addition to a generous Pension Scheme, instant reward scheme, discounted gym membership, retail discounts, Cycle 2 Work scheme and Employee Assistance Programme, to name but a few!
We are incredibly proud to be Investors in People ‘Silver’ status which illustrated that we care about our people, and are ambitious to do even more for them. We truly are an amazing place to work!
If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Organisation Cheshire West and Chester Council Location Ellesmere Port Job Category Apprenticeships Grade Apprentice Salary Min £9,877.96 per annum Salary Max £19,100 per annum Hours per week 37 Weeks per year 52.143 Employment Type Fixed Term Contract Duration Initial apprenticeship programme up to 18 months which could progress to permanent employment Closing Date 23/04/2023 Ref No W2623 Documents- Digital Apprentice.pdf
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Cheshire West and Chester Council brings a fresh and energetic approach to providing top quality services for its many customers and communities. West Cheshire is a place where everyone can Thrive – through our core values of Teamwork, Honesty, Respect, Innovation, Value for Money and Empowerment
It is important to us that we have a diverse workforce, representative of the communities we work for. We strive to create a working environment where everyone has a sense of belonging and can be the best they can be. We’re always looking to improve our diversity within our teams and services, so we would welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
We are a Forces Friendly employer, and an Armed Forces Covenant committed organisation. We welcome applications from defence reserves and other members of our armed forces community.
We welcome anyone interested in applying for this post to come forward for further discussion.
Please contact: Simone.Thomas@cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk
For further information about Apprenticeships at Cheshire West and Chester Council click here
Additional information about Level 3 Digital Support Technician Apprenticeship Standard on the Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education click here
We may close this job when a suitable number of applications have been received.
To find out more information about what it is like to work for Cheshire West and Chester Council including our rewards and benefits please see www.cwcrecruitment.co.uk
No candidate will meet every single requirement - if your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!
Cheshire West and Chester Council are committed to equality and diversity in employment. Please see the Equality Policy for more information.
Cheshire West and Chester Council have adopted a Local Living Wage for our employees which means that all employees will receive a minimum of £10.90 per hour for all contracted hours.
For any technical enquiries please email Sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk and quote job reference number in all correspondence.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Municipal Agencies
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Digital Apprentice roles across Cheshire West and Chester Council's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Municipal Agencies.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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