The Role

Do you see yourself starting a career in business administration while supporting exciting cultural projects?

Can you use your organisational skills to help teams deliver services that make a real difference to communities?

If yes, we have the perfect role for you!

Southwark Council’s Culture Department is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Business Administration Apprentice to join our team and help support services across Culture, Events, and Libraries & Heritage.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship qualification as part of the Southwark Apprenticeship Programme.

You’ll work in a supported learning environment, developing practical business administration skills while contributing to meaningful cultural services across the borough.

In this role, you will:

• Support a wide range of business administration activities across the Culture department
• Gain experience working closely with the Libraries and Heritage service
• Use council financial and business systems to support service delivery
• Respond to enquiries from colleagues, partners, and members of the public
• Assist with organising information, maintaining accurate records, and supporting team processes
• Work collaboratively with different teams and external organisations
• Attend training, workshops, and study sessions with your learning provider
• Develop your own professional skills, knowledge, and behaviours with structured support

This role offers valuable, transferable skills that will benefit you throughout your career.

About You:

You’re enthusiastic, organised, and ready to learn in a professional environment. You take pride in your work and are keen to build a career in business administration.

You will have:

• Basic digital/IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Excel, Word, and ideally Power BI)
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to present information clearly and accurately
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks
• A positive attitude and willingness to take initiative
• The ability to follow instructions and learn new tasks quickly
• A collaborative approach to working with colleagues and other apprentices

Most importantly, you’ll be motivated to learn and committed to completing your apprenticeship qualification.

About the Team:

You’ll be joining the Culture Department at an exciting time, with several high-profile projects underway and more planned. Our work spans culture, events, libraries, and heritage - services that help make Southwark a vibrant and inclusive place to live.

We offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment
• Structured learning through the Southwark Apprenticeship Programme
• Opportunities to build experience across different service areas
• Ongoing development through training, mentoring, and networking with other apprentices

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information:

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Meno Jacob at .uk

Additional Information:

• This is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract
• You will need 5 GCSEs grade A-C / 9-4 including Maths and English or equivalent
• You must live within the borough of Southwark

Benefits and more information:

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

Recruitment timetable

Closing date: 11:59pm on Wednesday 29th April 2026

Interview date/s: w/c 18th May 2026

Please note: The closing date is given as a guide. Due to the expected high volume of applications for this apprenticeship role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment

Guaranteed Interview Scheme:

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:

• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition

SWCINT

We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.

Attachments

• Business Administration Apprentice JDPS.pdf