We have a new exciting opportunity, not to be missed! At Anglia Revenues Partnership we are currently looking for an Admin Apprentice to come and support our team at our office in Thetford. This is a great career opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge whilst supporting the local community.
The aim of Anglia Revenues Partnership is to run an efficient Council Tax collection and Housing Benefits service while reducing administration costs to each council. By coming together, each council can save money by pooling resources and staff.
More about the Apprentice role
The role providing general office administration support to the Revenues and Benefits Departments, responding to emails, ordering stationary, scan/index all post via Civica, photocopying, enveloping out going documentation, producing reports, filing etc. You may also be required to complete varied tasks to support the Service Manager/Team Leaders, as and when required.
What we're looking for in our Apprentice
We are ideally seeking a team player, who can demonstrate first class service skills, confidence in written and verbal communication, use initiative and bring an enthusiastic approach to the role. You should be IT proficient, able to start by 8am if required, excellent time management skills and able to work to tight schedules. Previous office experience would be desirable, although full training will be provided.
In return as our Apprentice, we can offer you
NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration, or similar, ongoing professional career development opportunities, free parking, reward schemes including money off, cash back and other offers on high street stores, mobile phones, half price cinema tickets and Local Government Pension Scheme.
If you believe you have the right skills and are looking for your next career opportunity as our new Admin Apprentice then please download an application form through our website and return it to recruitment@angliarevenues.gov.uk today - don't miss out, we'd love to hear from you!
www.angliarevenues.gov.uk
We are looking for hardworking and confident individuals ideally with a relevant professional qualification, however, we would welcome applications from those with relevant experience and the desire to become a qualified Planning Officer on a career progression basis.
You will be expected to deal with a range of applications for planning permission and other consents, as well as dealing with pre-application enquiries and appeals.
As with all our posts, drive, determination, hardworking and a forward thinking attitude is important. Site visits are required in a large rural area and so the suitable candidates will need to hold a current driving licence and/or the ability to travel around West Suffolk.
In return our benefits package includes a generous pension scheme, flexible working arrangements, learning & development opportunities and discounts on supermarkets and high street shops, cashback on holidays, childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme and money off household bills and much more.
The office base for these posts will be Bury St Edmunds and Mildenhall, with flexibility expected as work requirements dictate.
For further information or an informal chat please contact Dave Beighton or Sarah Drane, Principal Planning Officers on 01638 719470/719432 or dave.beighton@westsuffolk.gov.uk and sarah.drane@westsuffolk.gov.uk
Date of interview: Monday 16th October 2017
Job description
Person specification
Core values
The successful applicant will primarily be based at the Council Depot at Mildenhall but could be expected to work from Haverhill or Bury St Edmunds depots when required.
The purpose of the post is to be part of the Waste Management team providing Street Cleansing, Landscape and Refuse Collection services to help secure a sustainable and clean environment and improving the aesthetic appearance of environment for residents and visitors to Forest Heath and St Edmundsbury.
You will need to be physically fit and be able to work outside in all weather conditions carrying out a number of physical tasks i.e. Using hand held machinery, strimmer's, hedge cutter, leaf blower, etc. Also handling/manoeuvring/ emptying wheeled waste containers, litter and dog waste bins, litter picking and other manual tasks. Full training, uniform and necessary protective clothing or equipment will be provided.
You must possess a minimum of Category 'B' driving licence. Having Category B+E and C1 and possession of a valid Driver Qualification Card (DQC) is advantageous.
Hours of work: (Currently) 07:00 - 14:54 Mon - Fri.
Bank Holiday weeks the attendance pattern is Tuesday - Saturday
For further information about the job please contact Niall Baragry, Operations Supervisor on 01638 719402.
You must have a current driving licence category B+E & C1 and possess a valid Driver Qualification Card.
The successful applicant will join the team based at the Olding Road Depot collecting waste from Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas. On occasions you may be expected to work from the Haverhill or Mildenhall depots.
You must be able to work outside in all weather conditions carrying out a number of physical tasks i.e. handling/manoeuvring wheeled refuse containers and lifting waste sacks. Uniform and protective clothing will be provided.
We offer a contributory pension scheme and 24 days holiday (28 days after 5 years service).
For further details please contact Tim Row, Assistant Operations Manager on 01284 757463.
Parks and Open Spaces in West Suffolk have a rich and varied tree population which is managed to a high standard. We are seeking a capable, committed and enthusiastic person to join our Parks and Open Spaces Team to help maintain this standard.
You will be responsible for the effective management of the councils' tree stock in parks, open spaces and woodlands. Duties will include dealing with public enquires through a computerised record system, drawing up service agreements and contract specifications for arboricultural work, designing planting schemes and surveying and carrying out risk assessments on the councils tree stock.
To be successful you will need a minimum qualification of Technician Certificate in Arboriculture level 4 and be thoroughly familiar with current arboricultural best practice. You will need good diagnostic and identification skills for a wide variety of tree and shrub species and be computer literate. The ability to work on your own initiative is essential.
You will also be expected to be available for emergency call out.
For further information please contact Gary Quilter, Parks & Open Spaces Manager on 01284757094.