Claire joined our Legal Team in January 2020, where she began as an Apprentice Paralegal, working within the team and studying with Petroc College to gain her Level 3 Paralegal Qualification. Upon successfully completing this, Claire now works as a Paralegal and is continuing her apprenticeship journey with the University of Law and studying towards a Level 7 Solicitor Apprenticeship.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Earn while you learn, with hands on experience to put your skills into practice! We are committed to supporting the national agenda of increasing the number and quality of apprenticeships available. We provide a number of apprenticeship opportunities for people of all ages across a range of jobs and careers. Our apprenticeships provide the ability to learn on the job whilst gaining your qualification, and earning a wage…with no student debt! Apprenticeship opportunities range from a Level 2, to Level 7, many with professional standards and accreditation attached. Apprenticeships provide a great opportunity to put skills learned directly into practice, providing an excellent platform for your career with us!
Meet Suse
Meet Suse, our brilliant dog warden, neighbourhood officer, and apprentice environmental health practitioner. Suse discovered our apprenticeship opportunity on our Facebook page, seizing the chance to learn and earn. Watch her inspiring journey in our short video.
What we can offer
We have provided a variety of apprenticeships in several of our services areas including:
- Business Administration (Level 3)
- Digital Marketer (Level 3)
- Accounts/Finance Assistant (Level 2)
- Accountancy and Taxation Professional Apprenticeship (Level 7)
- Revenues and Benefits Welfare Practitioner (Level 4)
- Housing and Property Management (Levels 3 and 4)
- Paralegal Solicitor (Level 7 - degree)
- Regulatory Compliance Officer (Level 4)
- Chartered Town Planner (Level 7 - degree)
- Building Control Surveyor (Level 6 - Integrated degree)
- Procurement and Supply Chain Assistant (Level 3)
- Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, HGV, (Level 2)
- Environmental Health Practitioner (Level 6 - Integrated degree)
…with new apprenticeships and opportunities being developed all the time!
Ongoing development
We also provide apprenticeship opportunities to our existing employees to allow for further development and up-skilling, to help our people to reach their highest potential, whilst providing excellent service to the residents of North Devon.
Sophie's Story
Sophie began working within our communications team as part of a work experience programme within her Business Enterprise Course, she successfully secured a full time position as a Digital Marketing Apprentice within the team. Sophie studied one day a week with Exeter College to achieve her level 4 Digital Marketer Apprenticeship qualification, and continues to bring our communications to life!
Denise’s story
Meet Denise - our Electoral Services Officer/Assistant Land Charges Officer.
Hear all about Denise's apprenticeship journey by watching our short video.
Matt's Story
Seeking a new challenge, Matt discovered our degree-level apprenticeship opportunity and embraced the journey.
Hear all about Matt’s apprenticeship journey by watching this short video
Millie’s story
Millie is one of our planning support officers and alongside her role with us, she is studying at UWE Bristol to complete a town and country planning apprenticeship.
Steph’s story
Steph is our Accountant here at North Devon Council. Steph started her journey with us in 2012, undertaking an apprenticeship.
Hear all about her inspiring progression over the years by watching her video.
How can I apply for an apprenticeship at NDC?
Keep an eye on our vacancies page for apprentice opportunities with us!
We also advertise on our Facebook page or you can stay connected by signing up to our recruitment email bulletins!
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