Customer Service​/Administration​/Communications Apprentice

Position: Customer Service / Administration / Communications Apprentice
Apprenticeship Opportunities - Customer Service / Administration / Communications Apprentice
Gain a recognised qualification while developing practical skills in customer service, administration, communications and community engagement.

About Us:

Bridgnorth is an historic market town on the banks of the River Severn. The town currently has a population of 12,000 and acts as a centre for the rural area of eastern Shropshire.
It has strong links with the nearby West Midlands conurbation and is a popular leisure destination. It is likely that there will be significant population growth in the wider area over the next decade.
We are looking for Customer Service / Administration/ Communications Apprentices to support the delivery of excellent customer service, communications and administrative support across the Town Council whilst undertaking a recognised apprenticeship programme
Some main duties of the role includes:
 
* Provide a friendly, professional and welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors, councillors, community groups and partner organisations.
 
* Respond to enquiries received in person, by telephone, email, online and through social media, resolving them where possible or signposting/referring them appropriately
 
* Assist in creating, updating and publishing content for the Council’s website, newsletters, social media platforms and other communication channels.
 
* Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning, photocopying, document management, correspondence and maintaining records, databases and spreadsheets.
 
* Participate fully in the apprenticeship programme, including attending training, workshops and mentoring meetings as required.
 
* Comply with the Council’s Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, data protection legislation and confidentiality obligations.
The successful candidate will have the following:
 
* GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, or willingness to achieve these as part of the apprenticeship.
 
* Eligible to undertake an apprenticeship programme.
 
* Interest in customer service, communications, administration or local government
Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 28th October 2026.
If you are Interested? We would love to hear from you, so please apply today!
Vacancy:
Apprenticeship Opportunities - Customer Service / Administration / Communications Apprentice

Location:

Bridgnorth
Salary:
National Minimum Wage apprenticeship rate (as applicable)

Hours:

37 hours per week (including attendance at training and apprenticeship study time
Reference: AGS
691
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