Building Control Business Administration Apprentice

Building Control Business Administration Apprentice

Full time 36 hours per week, 2-year fixed term contract

Salary range: £24,335 - £25,328

Spelthorne Borough Council is offering a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated, innovative and enthusiastic individual to join our Building Control Team as a Building Control Business Administration Apprentice.

About the Role

Apprenticeships are suitable to all age ranges as it focuses on upskilling or supporting career changes with hands-on training and the chance to put your skills into practice.

The successful candidate will learn a wide range of skills in processing the workload of the building control team correctly in line with statutory timescales, delivery and performance standards.

You will also develop a wide knowledge of dealing with the day-to-day building control function whilst being supported to achieve formal qualifications in Level 3 Certificate in Technical Support for Public Service Building Standards and Level 3 Business Admin apprenticeship course. 

Duration

The apprenticeship will typically take between 12 and 18 months to complete and will be delivered at The Council Offices (so there won’t be any requirement for travel or day release). This includes ‘off the job training’, which is approximately 6 hours per week (for full time employees).

Apprenticeship provider

Waverley Training Services.

For further information see Business administrator / Skills England

Career progression
The administration role may be a gateway to further career opportunities, such as management or senior support roles.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide high-quality administrative support to the Building Control team. You need to have:

• Strong IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.  

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal). 

• Ability to work accurately with data and maintain attention to detail. 

• Good organisational skills and willingness to learn. 

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to completing the apprenticeship. 

• Ability to work well as part of a team and to manage completing tasks. 

Why Join Us?

Spelthorne is a small council with great people—dedicated, passionate, and proud of the work they do. You’ll be joining a supportive, flexible team and forward-thinking team committed to sustainable growth and community wellbeing. This is your chance to make a tangible impact on the borough’s future while developing your career in a supportive and ambitious environment.

This post is identified as a hybrid post supporting both office and home working in line with Spelthorne Borough Council’s policy. The post holder will be required to attend the office in line with a rota and any service requirements.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.  These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.  The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.

Spelthorne Borough Council use the Microsoft Authenticator app as a secure way of accessing our network.  Successful candidates will be required to use their own mobile device to download and use Authenticator.

In return, we can offer excellent conditions of service with a benefits’ package that includes flexible working hours, pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time). 

Closing date: 26 May 2026 (noon)

Interview date: To be confirmed

To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.

CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.

Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.  If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.  All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.