An apprenticeship at Northumberland County Council is a real job where you learn, gain experience, and get paid. By the end of your apprenticeship, you will have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career. Whether taking your first steps on the career ladder, up- skilling or searching for a career change- there is an apprenticeship for everyone.

 

Two careers' events are taking this August to help those looking for an apprenticeship.

 

Whether you’re looking for an apprenticeship now, or considering it in the future, do not miss this opportunity to find out about all the options available to you:

 

• Wednesday 24 August, 10am – 1pm, Morpeth Town Hall

 

Northumberland County Council will be joining Bridge Northumberland at their careers event where job seekers can get help and support with CV writing, applying for roles, interview preparation and much more. No booking necessary. 

 

• Wednesday 31 August, 4pm – 7pm, County Hall, Morpeth

 

The council are inviting prospective apprentices for coffee and a chat at the newly refurbished County Hall reception to find out what roles are available to start in September, speak to managers and current apprentices, get help filling out applications, and ask questions. No booking necessary.

 

  

Apprenticeships are structured training programmes that give you the opportunity to gain on the job experience whilst working towards a recognised apprenticeship standard. They help you gain the skills and knowledge you need to succeed in your chosen industry. 

 

The Northumberland County Council apprenticeship programme allows people to work for the council to develop their skills and knowledge whilst gaining a qualification. All apprentices will:

• Be employed by the council

• Earn a wage

• Follow a training programme 

• Receive both on and off the job training

• Develop their skills to ensure they can do the job well

 

 

• Opportunity to progress into a fixed term/ permanent role

• Apprenticeship wage, rising to national minimum wage after 365 days 

• 25 Days annual leave, including bank holidays 

• A wide range of staff benefits 

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

• Access to high quality training 

• A year’s free membership to the Totum Student Discount Card

• IT equipment to support your learning (if required)

 

Throughout your apprenticeship you will have the support of a Northumberland County Council Apprenticeship Mentor who will guide you throughout your journey and help you progress in your chosen trade or career.

 

 

Email: apprenticeshipenquiries@northumberland.gov.uk  

Text ‘APPLY’ to: 07929 746545 

Visit: northumberland.gov.uk/apprenticeships 

 

Don’t see the right apprenticeship for you? Register your details here to find out about our future vacancies.

 

 

Northumberland County Council currently has over fifty apprenticeship vacancies available with start dates this September. Forge a career in adult social care, specialise your software skills in IT, or open many career paths with  business admin. Or get hands-on experience in a trade like horticulture or highways. There is so much choice. Build your future here.