Business Administrator Apprentice (Health & Safety Team)
London Borough of Hillingdon
About the role
As part of the Council's commitment to providing high-quality and efficient services, we are looking to recruit someone who is keen to learn and develop their business administration skills and knowledge within the field of health and safety.
This role will support all Council services, with the aim of helping to minimise the Council’s exposure to health and safety risks.
As a Business Administrator Apprentice, you will:
- Provide support to the Chief Executive Office in the provision of an effective and efficient Health & Safety service for the London Borough of Hillingdon.
- Assist the Council’s Health & Safety Manager and Advisors in providing high-quality, competent advice on all aspects of health and safety relating to Council employees and others who may be affected by Council activities.
- Support the team by acting as a liaison between the Council’s various departments, services, employees and the Health & Safety team.
- Support the delivery of the Council’s health surveillance programme for staff.
- Support the development and delivery of first aid training and the wider Health & Safety training programme.
- Assist in producing statistical information and analysis for regular reports to senior management.
About You
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who would like to build a career, gain experience of working within a large corporate organisation and develop their knowledge within the field of health and safety.
The successful applicant will have:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to engage effectively with staff and managers.
- A highly motivated and outcome-focused approach.
- Strong team-working skills.
- Good IT skills.
- The ability to learn and develop within a professional working environment.
Experience of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint would be beneficial.
Full training, professional development and study support will be provided to the successful candidate.
Why Join Us?
This apprenticeship offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while developing practical business administration skills within a specialist Health & Safety environment.
You will work alongside experienced professionals, support services across the Council and build knowledge and skills that can support your future career development.
If you are motivated, keen to learn and interested in developing a career within business administration and health and safety, we would love to hear from you.
Additional Information
If you would like to have an informal discussion about the post, please email James Wright, Health & Safety Manager, at [email protected].
About us
- We value our employees and are committed to ensuring that they enjoy a fulfilling and rewarding career with us. We understand that a happy and motivated workforce is essential for the success of our organisation. That is why we offer a wide range of employee benefits to enhance your work-life balance, financial wellbeing, health, and professional development.Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – increasing with length of service (for non-casual roles).
- Hillingdon Sports & Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – option to join schemes for cycle purchase, electric vehicle leasing and additional voluntary pension contributions (subject to scheme rules).
- Cycle to Work – Eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
- Local Government Pension Scheme – access to Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union.
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Mental Health Support and Counselling Services – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues. Access free 24-hour confidential advice and counselling as well as a legal advice service for you and your immediate family.
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking.
- Trade Union Membership – The Council recognises UNISON, Unite, AEP and GMB and supports employees’ freedom of choice in relation to trade union membership.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At the London Borough of Hillingdon, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. This commitment means that all employees, job applicants and others who work for us will be treated fairly.
The aim is for our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and Hillingdon residents so we welcome applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias, and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to applicants with disabilities.
Join us in building a workplace where everyone feels respected, able to give their best and be themselves at work, whilst contributing meaningfully to our organisation's success.
Recruitment Information
Hillingdon Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities that meet the essential criteria for the role and wish to be considered under this scheme. We believe in the option to choose, so candidates declaring a disability have the choice to opt in for consideration under this scheme, on a ‘per application’ basis.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Some posts are subject to The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2019 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
In addition to verifying Right to Work in the UK and a new starter health questionnaire, the post is subject to the following pre-employment screening:- Qualifications Check
- 2 years of Referencing
Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Hillingdon Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.
It may be necessary due to a high volume of applications to close this role early. We therefore recommend you apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.