Customer Service / Administration / Communications Apprentice

Apprenticeship Opportunities - Customer Service / Administration / Communications Apprentice Gain a recognised qualification while developing practical skills in customer service, administration, communications and community engagement. About Us: Bridgnorth is an historic market town on the banks of the River Severn. The town currently has a population of 12,000 and acts as a centre for the rural area of eastern Shropshire. It has strong links with the nearby West Midlands conurbation and is a popular leisure destination. It is likely that there will be significant population growth in the wider area over the next decade. We are looking for Customer Service / Administration/ Communications Apprentices to support the delivery of excellent customer service, communications and administrative support across the Town Council whilst undertaking a recognised apprenticeship programme Some main duties of the role includes: * Provide a friendly, professional and welcoming first point of contact for residents, visitors, councillors, community groups and partner organisations. * Respond to enquiries received in person, by telephone, email, online and through social media, resolving them where possible or signposting/referring them appropriately * Assist in creating, updating and publishing content for the Council’s website, newsletters, social media platforms and other communication channels. * Provide general administrative support, including filing, scanning, photocopying, document management, correspondence and maintaining records, databases and spreadsheets. * Participate fully in the apprenticeship programme, including attending training, workshops and mentoring meetings as required. * Comply with the Council’s Standing Orders, Financial Regulations, policies, procedures, health and safety requirements, data protection legislation and confidentiality obligations. The successful candidate will have the following: * GCSE Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics, or willingness to achieve these as part of the apprenticeship. * Eligible to undertake an apprenticeship programme. * Interest in customer service, communications, administration or local government Closing date: 5pm, Wednesday 28th October 2026. If you are Interested? We would love to hear from you, so please apply today! Vacancy: Apprenticeship Opportunities - Customer Service / Administration / Communications Apprentice Location: Bridgnorth Salary: National Minimum Wage apprenticeship rate (as applicable) Hours: 37 hours per week (including attendance at training and apprenticeship study time Reference: AGS691 Smart Hire are advertising on behalf of Bridgnorth Town Council