Apprenticeships at the council

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Have you ever thought about how councils work? Or the types of jobs people do in local authority?

In Southampton City Council there are plenty of opportunities to develop your career. Working in local government means you can be part of a team that make a real difference to people’s lives and the environment in which we live, socialise, and work.

As one of the largest employers in Southampton, the council delivers a wide range of services to residents across the city, from keeping our streets clean, to supporting local businesses, and protecting people.

If you are looking for a job with a difference then joining the council as an apprentice could be for you. Here are some examples of apprenticeship opportunities we offer:

  • Apprentice Environmental Health Practitioner
  • Apprentice Building Surveyor
  • Public Health Apprentice
  • Apprentice Tree Surgery Operative
  • Apprentice Payments Team Officer (Energy)
  • Apprentice Licencing Officer
  • Building/Engineering Apprentice (Electrical, Plumbing, Plastering, Bricklaying, Carpentry, Painting/Decorating)
  • Apprentice Customer Service Officer
  • Apprentice Application Development Officer
  • Apprentice Architectural Assistant
  • Nursery Assistant Apprentice
  • Apprentice Legal Support Officer
  • Apprentice Loader
  • Apprentice Heavy Vehicle and Maintenance Technician

At Southampton City Council we invest in our people. Apprentices are a valuable part of our workforce and the future of the council. We also believe in rewarding our staff fairly and we are committed to paying the Foundation Living Wage to all of our apprentices.

Interested in finding out what it is like to be an apprentice at Southampton City Council? Take a look at our video case study from Jessica below: