Transport Planning Admin Assistant Apprentice

Summary

The Transport Quality Management Team plays a vital role in managing Camden’s transport schemes. As a London borough, Camden owns and manages nearly all the roads and pavements within its boundaries. We're eager to welcome your ideas and rebellious spirit. Join us and help redefine how we support people while redefining what a career can be.

Annual wage: £26,000 a year
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Training course: Business administrator (level 3)
Hours: Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. This role is part of our hybrid working arrangements, combining office-based time at 5 Pancras Square with remote work and site visits, according to service needs.
36 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 15 February
Duration: 1 year 6 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You will gain an understanding and experience of the policy and statutory framework – locally, regionally and nationally - within which transport policy, planning and related activities operates.
You will be a strong communicator, the role involves working with lots of teams inside and outside the organisation, including through the use of written reports and presentations.
You will be able to contribute to funding bids for improvements for walking, cycling and bus priority measures in the Borough.
You will need to have strong organisation skills, and experience with spreadsheets would be useful. The role will help organise, collate, and manage a wide range of information and data necessary for transport policy/scheme planning and development and programme improvements.
You will be able to provide business management support, provide performance analysis and help devise and monitor performance improvement measures.
You will gain the ability to implement and maintain support systems, including IT systems, necessary for the delivery of cost-effective, high-quality schemes and services.
An aptitude for handling data and have a desire to work in transport planning with a passion for helping develop creative solutions. Some experience with GIS, or an interest in how it can be used to analyse complex datasets is desirable.

Where you’ll work

5 Pancras Square

London

N1C 4AG

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

GI GROUP RECRUITMENT LTD

Your training course

Business administrator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.

Your training plan

Apprentice will have a study day.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

English (grade GCSE - grades 3, 2, 1)
Mathematics (grade GCSE - grades 3, 2, 1)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Administrative skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative

About this company

About Camden Council: Camden Council is a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. We are a wholly inclusive employer, offering equal opportunities to all applicants. Appointment will be made purely on merit.

After this apprenticeship

Potential possiblity for progression.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

London Borough of Camden

Joanne Maunton

joanne.maunton@camden.gov.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000292791.

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Closes in 14 days (Sunday 5 January)

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