Applications are now open for a range of different roles
Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, they employ over 16,000 people and have a budget of around £1.3 billion which helps them provide services for more than 513,000 people.
They are a forward-looking council and recognise that they need passionate people who share their enthusiasm to deliver fantastic services to the people of County Durham.
The council has been recognised in the government’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers List and celebrates the huge benefits apprentices bring them an employer.
Apprentices bring fresh ideas and new ways of doing things, challenge ways of thinking, bring new skills and knowledge that enables the council to strengthen its workforce and ensure they have an organisation that is fit for the future.
They are a modern employer with a range of employee benefits and have a successful track record in supporting apprentices to secure permanent employment with the council with 3 in 4 apprentices securing further employment with them.
Apprenticeships are a great way to earn and learn, they are a direct route to employment where you’ll get hands-on-training and everyday opportunities to put your new skills and knowledge into practice.
Alongside ‘on the job training’, you’ll also undertake formal study through a university, college, or training provider, this is where you’ll work to achieve a recognised qualification.
Durham County Council is a fantastic place to work but if you need convincing, they’ve asked some of their apprentices to share their own stories at Apprenticeships and Work Experience – Durham County Council. You can also hear from John Hewitt, the council's Chief Executive, and how his career started with an apprenticeship.
What can you expect at Durham County Council?
• A workplace induction to help you understand who the council represents, where your role fits and what you should expect in your first few weeks.
• A manager and team willing to share their experiences and expertise to encourage you and support your development.
• A structured work programme.
• A workplace mentor.
• Paid time off work to complete a recognised qualification with a local college, university or training provider.
• Regular review meetings with your manager and workforce development team.
• Opportunities to undertake work-based and off-the job training.
• A range of benefits including generous holiday entitlement, local government pension, employee assistance scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Find out more about each of the available roles in detail from the links below: