Job Information
Job Title: AONB Coast and Countryside Apprentice
Employment Location: Northumberland Coast AONB with an office base at Alnwick Lionheart Depot
Please note: that successful applicants must be able to attend an interview/assessment centre on Monday 17th July 2023. This role will start in September 2023.
Please note: This role contains 2 block release weeks in Bridgwater. All travel and accommodation costs will be covered.
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we must work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here.
The Service
In order to conserve and enhance the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a small team works closely with landowners, government departments, parish councils, local communities and other stakeholders.
The role
We are looking for a Coast and Countryside Apprentice to join our small team and help look after the Northumberland Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) - one of England’s finest landscapes.
As part of this exciting and varied apprenticeship you will have the opportunity to work alongside the AONB staff team and volunteers on a range of conservation and environmental tasks and projects on the stunning Northumberland Coast. From dry-stone walling and hedge planting to botanical, barn owl and butterfly surveys, dealing with invasive species to leading volunteer tasks, the role is wide and varied. You will also have time to study to achieve the apprenticeship standard.
We are offering:
● Opportunity to progress into a permanent role
● 26 Days annual leave, including bank holidays
● Access to high quality training
● Apprenticeship wage, rising to national minimum wage after 365 days.
● Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
● A wide range of staff benefits
● IT equipment to support your learning (if required)
Essential requirements:
● GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4/c or equivalent)
● Must be willing to attend off site/virtual apprenticeship training.
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For further information about this vacancy, please contact apprenticeshipenquiries@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you wish to notify us of your eligibility for this scheme, please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk or ring 01670 623930 with your name and the job title you have applied for and one of the recruitment team will ensure this is factored into the shortlisting process and kept anonymous. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview, please also let the team know. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications
