Community Protection Team Apprentice
| Posting date: | 21 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 04 June 2026 |
| Location: | Halifax, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Calderdale Council |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | CC854 |
Summary
Study towards a level 3 qualification in Business Administration.
We're looking for someone to join our team to help us to shape the future of the service and provide support to the wider partnership team.
The role will involve working with members of the public to coordinate licence applications and undertake evidence and intelligence gathering. You will be required to provide visible support within the community during days of action or programmed activities. You will be required to record and maintain accurate information across all disciplines of the team.
You will develop a range of skills to be able to support delivery of Calderdale Council's enforcement approach across the following areas of work:
• Licensing Administration and Enforcement
• Emergency Planning
• Community Safety (including CCTV)
• Internal and external tasking meetings
• Risk Assessments and Triaging of Volume Nuisance reports
• Lower-level enforcement activity
You will need good organisational skills and be able to work with members of the public and other external agencies. You will be required to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment, so the ability to prioritise your workload is advantageous.
Why work for us?
Calderdale Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work, they do to improve the lives of people in Calderdale. You will be supported by a professional team with on-the-job training and study time as you work towards your qualification.
If you would like to have a chat about this vacancy or need advice with your application, please contact john.beacroft-mitchell@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026
To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must meet the criteria set out by the Department for Education in the Apprenticeship funding rules, including:
• Be aged 16 or over on the day the Apprenticeship starts.
• Having a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England which will last for the duration of the apprenticeship (as described in Annex A of the Apprenticeship funding rules).
• Meet the essential qualification criteria in the role profile and be able to provide original qualification certificates at interview.
• Not be enrolled on any other programme or qualification which means you are not eligible under the Apprenticeship funding rules.
• Not have prior learning and experience (including qualifications at the same or higher level in the same or a closely related field) which duplicates the learning and experience to be provided under the apprenticeship. The Council will assess this via an assessment of prior learning and experience.
A full copy of the Apprenticeship funding rules is available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6875204b55c4bd0544dcae08/Apprenticeship_funding_rules_2025_to_2026_v2.pdf .
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
We're looking for someone to join our team to help us to shape the future of the service and provide support to the wider partnership team.
The role will involve working with members of the public to coordinate licence applications and undertake evidence and intelligence gathering. You will be required to provide visible support within the community during days of action or programmed activities. You will be required to record and maintain accurate information across all disciplines of the team.
You will develop a range of skills to be able to support delivery of Calderdale Council's enforcement approach across the following areas of work:
• Licensing Administration and Enforcement
• Emergency Planning
• Community Safety (including CCTV)
• Internal and external tasking meetings
• Risk Assessments and Triaging of Volume Nuisance reports
• Lower-level enforcement activity
You will need good organisational skills and be able to work with members of the public and other external agencies. You will be required to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment, so the ability to prioritise your workload is advantageous.
Why work for us?
Calderdale Council is a great place to work and there are lots of benefits our employees can access. We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a team who are passionate about the work, they do to improve the lives of people in Calderdale. You will be supported by a professional team with on-the-job training and study time as you work towards your qualification.
If you would like to have a chat about this vacancy or need advice with your application, please contact john.beacroft-mitchell@calderdale.gov.uk .
Closing Date: Thursday 4th June 2026
Interview Date: Monday 15th June 2026
To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must meet the criteria set out by the Department for Education in the Apprenticeship funding rules, including:
• Be aged 16 or over on the day the Apprenticeship starts.
• Having a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England which will last for the duration of the apprenticeship (as described in Annex A of the Apprenticeship funding rules).
• Meet the essential qualification criteria in the role profile and be able to provide original qualification certificates at interview.
• Not be enrolled on any other programme or qualification which means you are not eligible under the Apprenticeship funding rules.
• Not have prior learning and experience (including qualifications at the same or higher level in the same or a closely related field) which duplicates the learning and experience to be provided under the apprenticeship. The Council will assess this via an assessment of prior learning and experience.
A full copy of the Apprenticeship funding rules is available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6875204b55c4bd0544dcae08/Apprenticeship_funding_rules_2025_to_2026_v2.pdf .
We may utilise digital interview methods.
As part of our Vision https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/ we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.
As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.
For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our Employment Hub.
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