Business Support Apprentice
| Posting date: | 09 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 March 2026 |
| Location: | Grimsby |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | North East Lincolnshire Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Kick‑start your career in Business Support!
We’re looking for enthusiastic Business Support Apprentices to join our Central Business Support Service. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gain real‑world experience and develop valuable skills in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.
You’ll build skills in administration, communication and problem‑solving, with hands‑on training and mentoring to support your development.
Our Vision
A Centre of Excellence for Business Support, delivering a professional, high‑quality, flexible service for our customers.
If you’re keen to learn, enjoy helping others and want to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Role
We’re looking for Business Support Apprentices to join our Central Business Support Service. You’ll move between different teams across Children’s Services, Corporate Services, Environment and other areas, giving you the chance to learn lots of new skills and gain a wide range of experience.
As an apprentice, you’ll support internal and external customers by responding to everyday queries via email and telephone. Your work will be varied and could include helping with finance and invoicing, supporting legal processes, dealing with complaints and public enquiries, entering information into specialist systems, taking meeting notes, using spreadsheets and supporting reception duties. No two days will be the same, and you’ll be supported to learn as you go.
About You
This role involves working with sensitive and confidential information, so being careful and accurate is really important. You don’t need to know everything on day one – we’re looking for someone who is keen to learn, communicates well and enjoys helping others.
You’ll be organised, pay attention to detail and be happy to ask questions, use your initiative and manage your time. Most importantly, you’ll enjoy working as part of a supportive team where you can build confidence, develop new skills and grow in your career.
If your application is successful, we’d love to invite you to interview and get to know you better.
Your Application
We encourage all applicants to read the Role Profile and Person Specification to understand the role in more detail. If you’d like an informal chat or have any questions before applying, please feel free to contact us at Insidebusinesssupport@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Interview date: 3rd March
We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusiveRewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) #FindYourSpace
Get to know us better
Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC
Find your space in North East Lincolnshire We’re different in North East Lincolnshire. We have a strong sense of community and a drive to make life better.
We’re looking for enthusiastic Business Support Apprentices to join our Central Business Support Service. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gain real‑world experience and develop valuable skills in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.
You’ll build skills in administration, communication and problem‑solving, with hands‑on training and mentoring to support your development.
Our Vision
A Centre of Excellence for Business Support, delivering a professional, high‑quality, flexible service for our customers.
If you’re keen to learn, enjoy helping others and want to grow your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Your Role
We’re looking for Business Support Apprentices to join our Central Business Support Service. You’ll move between different teams across Children’s Services, Corporate Services, Environment and other areas, giving you the chance to learn lots of new skills and gain a wide range of experience.
As an apprentice, you’ll support internal and external customers by responding to everyday queries via email and telephone. Your work will be varied and could include helping with finance and invoicing, supporting legal processes, dealing with complaints and public enquiries, entering information into specialist systems, taking meeting notes, using spreadsheets and supporting reception duties. No two days will be the same, and you’ll be supported to learn as you go.
About You
This role involves working with sensitive and confidential information, so being careful and accurate is really important. You don’t need to know everything on day one – we’re looking for someone who is keen to learn, communicates well and enjoys helping others.
You’ll be organised, pay attention to detail and be happy to ask questions, use your initiative and manage your time. Most importantly, you’ll enjoy working as part of a supportive team where you can build confidence, develop new skills and grow in your career.
If your application is successful, we’d love to invite you to interview and get to know you better.
Your Application
We encourage all applicants to read the Role Profile and Person Specification to understand the role in more detail. If you’d like an informal chat or have any questions before applying, please feel free to contact us at Insidebusinesssupport@nelincs.gov.uk
Key Dates
Interview date: 3rd March
We want you to have the best interview experience with us, so will provide candidates selected for interview their questions 24 hours in advance of meeting us.
As part of your RewardNEL package, you will have a generous leave entitlement (including bank holidays) and enrolment into a local government pension.
You will also have access to our exclusiveRewardNEL platform.
This includes a variety of salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle2Work, Holiday Extra and Tusker (Car Lease), discounts at local coffee shops and bars, direct access to our inhouse wellbeing support, free and discounted local car parking as well as instant access to new savings at major retailers, entertainment and hotels.
NELC staff can also benefit from flexible working and excellent training and development opportunities and a Fostering friendly scheme.
Do you need support?
If you need any help applying for this position, please contact Wendy Trask on 07702 338542 (text or call). Wendy can support with digital access as well as offering advice and guidance about completing the different sections of the application form.
Your earnings go further in North East Lincolnshire, house prices are four times less than in London. Learn more about what our place has to offer at Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC (nelincs.gov.uk) #FindYourSpace
Get to know us better
Check out our Council Plan and read about all of the exciting new developments we have in the pipeline.
We regularly review data to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and promote equal opportunities for all. We also have an in-house Equalities Champions Group that works to promote and embed inclusivity in the workplace, helping us identify areas where we can take positive action, and make the organisation a safe space for colleagues to feel connected.
Life in North East Lincolnshire | NELC
Find your space in North East Lincolnshire We’re different in North East Lincolnshire. We have a strong sense of community and a drive to make life better.
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