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We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

This role will be supporting the Youth Futures Foundation funded ‘Connected Futures’ programme, locally known as ‘Elevate 100’. Elevate 100 is a youth-led employability programme, with a board of young people (youth action board) overseeing project decisions

What’s the role?

The role of the Youth Governance Apprentice will be to act as a full-time youth board member, ensuring that the voices of local young people, including our youth action board, is represented throughout the project.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

You should be passionate about supporting young people in Lewisham borough and want to make a meaningful difference by championing youth empowerment. You will have an eye for detail, ensuring accuracy, quality, and consistency in your work.

We are looking for an apprentice who also has an interest in and understanding of social media.

Location

The job is primarily based in Elevate 100 in Downham but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

Special conditions

You will complete an apprenticeship
Some weekend and evening working is required for this apprenticeship
The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check
You must be a Lewisham borough resident to apply for this apprenticeship
You must answer the application questions in the person specification section on the application form

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CVs.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact Lucy.Bauckham@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description

Please click here to view the Apprentice Application Questions

You must answer the application questions in the person specification section on the application form

Salary

£27,010 per annum (LLW)

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.

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