Vacancy Details

Description

Roles: 2 x Level 3 Business Administration Apprentices

Salary: £162 per week for 1st 12 months, National Minimum Wage for 2nd 12 months.

Duration: 24 month fixed term contract

 Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service currently have exciting opportunities available for to join our team, complete a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship, and gain valuable experience within a fast paced Recruitment and Learning environment.

We currently have 2 positions available, 1 at our Training & Development Academy in Croxteth and 1 at our Headquarters in Bootle.

The successful candidates will develop their understanding of a variety of recruitment and selection activities while supporting processes for both Uniformed and Non-Uniformed roles.  They will also support the facilitation of learning programmes for our staff, ensuring that our people are the best they can be.

 The apprentices will be supported by an experienced team and will access additional support from our Apprenticeship training provider to enable them to successfully achieve the Level 3 apprenticeship qualification.

More information about these opportunities is available in the attached Apprenticeship Description documents.  When applying, please pay particular attention to the Supporting Evidence section of the online form.  The information provided in this section will be used as part of the shortlisting process.  You may wish to tell us (with examples) how you are able to demonstrate some of the key attributes for the role.  

Skills, Attributes & Qualifications Required for Role:

G.C.S.E grade C or above / 4-9 in Maths & English (or equivalent)

Effective communication

Organisation skills

Ability to plan and prioritise workload

Confidence

Accuracy and attention to detail

Teamwork    

 Please note, candidates who already possess a Business related Level 3 qualification may not be eligible for this apprenticeship.

What we can offer you?

Full flexible working arrangements with a 35 hour working week

22 days’ holiday, (rising to 27 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement

Access to free on-site gym

Free, secure parking

On-site canteen

Contributory pension by both the employee and by MFRS

Excellent Occupational Health services and Employee Assistance Programme

Closing Date for Applications: Midnight, Sunday 10th April 2022 

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Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.