Apprenticeships

2024 apprenticeship recruitment

At Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, we're dedicated to supporting and growing our apprenticeship programme. That's why since 2019 we've recruited more than 200 apprentices, many of whom are still working towards their qualifications and more than half have gained permanent employment.

We've just opened our next round of apprenticeships for 2024, recruiting 40 apprentices across the year. There are vacancies live now for you to apply for on North East Jobs. Here's the roles that are available:

• Apprentice Business Administrator (Various teams)
• Apprentice Digital Printer 
• Apprentice Highways Inspector (Assets)
• Trainee Careers Advisor (Young Persons)
• Content Creator Apprentice
• Apprentice Customer Service Assistant (Family HUB)
• Trainee Data Protection & Information Governance
• Trainee Revenues & Welfare Benefits Practitioner
• Apprentice Support Worker (Reablement)
• Apprentice Systems Support Officer
• Apprentice Customer Service Adviser
• Trainee Construction Design Officer
• Trainee Private Sector Housing Officer
• Trainee Public Health Practitioner
• Trainee Trading Standards & Licensing Officer

There will be an event held at the Stockton Employment and Training Hub on Wednesday 29 May, 2 to 4pm, where you'll be able to meet some of the teams looking for new apprentices, and speak to our current apprentices to talk about their experience. Visit the Employment and Training Hub Facebook Page.

What is an apprenticeship?

An apprenticeship is a paid job which allows you to combine valuable work experience, whilst working towards a nationally recognised qualification. Alongside on-the-job training, apprentices spend at least 20% of their paid working time completing classroom-based learning with a college, university or training provider. Apprenticeships are open to anyone over the age of 16.

What we offer our apprentices

We have an excellent history of delivering successful apprenticeships and many of our apprentices have gone on to secure permanent roles within the Council. We offer our apprentices and employees:

• a competitive salary at the end of each month, above the national apprenticeship rate of pay
• a fixed term contract to enable completion of your apprenticeship qualification with paid time to attend training
• a generous annual leave entitlement of 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time apprentices)
• health and wellbeing support which includes free access to physiotherapy and counselling services, discounted gym membership, and much more
• continuous support from your manager and training provider
• access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Who we are looking for

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people who want a rewarding career and a chance to support the people of our borough. We expect our apprentices to be committed towards their own learning and personal development, and to achieve their qualification. It will be hard work, but in return we offer a supportive environment where we encourage you to reach your full potential.

All our job vacancies, including our apprenticeship opportunities, are advertised on our job vacancies page.

Further information

Register your interests for Stockton-on-Tees Council's apprenticeships 2024.

For further information about our apprenticeship opportunities contact our Human Resources team on 01642 528277 or email apprenticeships@stockton.gov.uk.