- Employer:
- Location:
- R C T Council Offices, Oldway House, Porth Street, CF39 9ST, United Kingdom.
- Pay:
- National minimum wage
- Hours of work:
-
31-40 hours per week
- Training provider:
-
Coleg y Cymoedd
- Level:
- Apprenticeship (Level 3)
- Possible start date:
- 02 September 2024
- Closing date:
- 22 May 2024
- Positions available:
-
1
- Vacancy ID:
- 5340
About the apprenticeship
Duties
1. General administrative duties and responsibilities, including the daily processing of paper and electronic mail, ensuring a high level of presentation and accuracy.
2. Routine data input and maintenance of electronic records in the Council's systems, specifically the Pensions administration & workflow system.
3. Communication with all Pension Scheme Members, Scheme Employers and other internal service areas and providing a high standard of customer service to all callers and visitors.
4. Attending meetings and events when required.
You will be expected to:
5. Work in a professional manner and portray a positive image of the Council in the workplace.
6. Undertake any other duties as required.
7. Maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
8. Complete the Apprenticeship Framework and undertake any other training relevant to the role including coaching from a supervisor and on the job training.
9. Comply with the Council’s Health and Safety Policies and procedures and undertake any relevant health and safety duties in accordance with local arrangements.
10. Support the Council to play its part in tackling Climate Change and meeting its Carbon Reduction targets across the services it delivers and in the goods and services it buys or commissions from other organisations.
Additional information
RCT Council is once again preparing to recruit to its Apprenticeship Scheme that provides fantastic opportunities to work in a vibrant environment, learn new and transferable skills, meet people from a range of backgrounds and develop a professional career in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
You will work alongside experienced colleagues, gaining job-specific knowledge and skills. The scheme gives you the opportunity to earn a wage whilst learning and working towards nationally recognised professional qualifications in your chosen career path.
Who We’re Looking For
Excellent levels of numeracy and computer skills are essential to this role, as are strong written and verbal communication skills as you will be required to interact effectively with a range of scheme members and Employer representatives.
The Pensions Service deals with the administration of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Firefighter’s Pension Scheme, which involves processing all types of pension benefits for all different categories of membership. The main general office duties include the processing of all paper and electronic mail, routine data input and creation/maintenance of electronic records on the pensions administration and workflow system.
What Will You Study?
All Apprentices will be supported to complete a QCF (Qualification Credit Framework, formerly NVQ) qualification in Business Administration, Level 3 via a training provider or local college.
What will you be paid?
This is a fixed term post for a two-year period and will start in September 2024. You will be paid National Minimum Wage dependant on age:
• 21 & over £11.42
• 18 - 20 £8.60
• Under 18 £6.40
Benefits Package
• Earn, while you learn
• Tailored induction programme
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Apprenticeship
Coordinator
• In-house training
• Hybrid working
• Pension Scheme
• 26 days annual leave
• Subsidised membership fees for Leisure Centres within
RCT
• Vectis discount card for businesses
Due to the Apprenticeship entry criteria, applications cannot be accepted from any applicant who has already gained a similar qualification at level 3 or above in the role applied for.
For example, if you have a degree in Civil Engineering you will not be eligible to apply for a Civil Engineering apprenticeship post. However, you could apply for any other apprenticeship post. Any such applications will not be considered.
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council welcomes applications from all parts of the community.
For further information regarding these posts, please contact the Employment, Education & Training Team at eett@rctcbc.gov.uk
Requirements
Skills
Ability to undertake a QCF qualification via College/Training Provider related to the job
An understanding of Council services
Confident using IT (for example: email and word processing)
Good organisational skills, the ability to deliver tasks and work to deadlines
An understanding of Council services
Knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Qualifications
No direct experience required for this role but a genuine interest to develop skills and experience in this area of work is essential
Committed and motivated to personal development
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
Able to follow a structured training programme
Language
- Welsh Spoken Skills:
- No
- Welsh Written Skills:
- No
Course details
- Training provider:
-
Coleg y Cymoedd
- Training provider course:
-
Level 3 QCF in Business & Administration.
About the employer
R C T Council Offices, Oldway House
Porth Street
Porth
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF39 9ST
Disability confident
Yes, we are part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.
Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.
Interview arrangements
Candidates will be informed of interview arrangements.
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