Apprentice Public Protection Technical Support Officer
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14,567 to £23,557 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 14 September 2025 |
| Location: | County Hall Trowbridge Wiltshire BA14 8JN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
| Job reference: | 5462 |
Summary
Wiltshire Environment - Shaping a Greener, More Sustainable Future
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Public Protection Technical Support team as an Apprentice Public Protection Technical Support Officer. This role supports a wide range of services including food safety, trading standards, environmental protection, and licensing.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll move into a permanent role with a starting salary of £27,254 per year.
As an apprentice, you’ll work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, with support to achieve Level 2 English and Maths if needed. You’ll gain hands-on experience in administrative and technical tasks, including supporting our IT systems and helping implement new software. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues and learn how to deliver excellent customer service, manage data, and support busy teams.
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team. You’ll need good IT skills, a professional and considerate approach, and an interest in working with data.
To apply, you must be aged 16 or over, living in England, and not in full-time education.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framew
We’re offering an exciting opportunity to join our Public Protection Technical Support team as an Apprentice Public Protection Technical Support Officer. This role supports a wide range of services including food safety, trading standards, environmental protection, and licensing.
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you’ll move into a permanent role with a starting salary of £27,254 per year.
As an apprentice, you’ll work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship, with support to achieve Level 2 English and Maths if needed. You’ll gain hands-on experience in administrative and technical tasks, including supporting our IT systems and helping implement new software. You’ll work closely with experienced colleagues and learn how to deliver excellent customer service, manage data, and support busy teams.
We’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, keen to learn, and able to work well both independently and as part of a team. You’ll need good IT skills, a professional and considerate approach, and an interest in working with data.
To apply, you must be aged 16 or over, living in England, and not in full-time education.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framew
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