Apprentice Countryside Officer
September start Andover
37 hours per week 18 month Fixed Term Contract
Looking to develop yourself further and embark upon your new exciting career? An opportunity has arisen for an Apprentice Countryside Officer based within the Community and Leisure Service. Within this service you will be working alongside experienced colleagues where you will gain valuable skills in countryside management and conservation whilst also studying for a Level 2 in Conservation, Countryside and the Environment (Countryside Worker).
Test Valley Borough Council provide a skills programme throughout our apprentices’ first year of employment where they attend regular workshops to build workplace skills such as communication, presentation, first aid, project management and an opportunity for job shadowing. Attending these events also enables our apprentices to meet up with apprentices from across the Council and begin to build a network of contacts and support.
As well as support from their manager and colleagues, all our apprentices are offered a mentor; an experienced person from another part of the Council who can offer confidential guidance and advice to help with learning, development and building confidence at work.
We place a high value on our apprentices;
We offer a competitive salary of £7.97 per hour, and after completing your first year, this will increase to £8.55 per hour or the national minimum wage (whichever is greater). You’ll also receive excellent benefits such as;
For more information please visit our website. Alternatively you can contact our Human Resources Team on, 01264 368261 or email [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday 20th June
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