Apprentice (Social Value Practitioner)

To study and develop soft skills delivered by NEPO To learn and support the Social Value Officer working with all internal service groupings as well as developing and maintaining external relationships with key stakeholders To learn and support PCS’s in the provision of procurement support To learn and support PCS’s in the development and implementation of category management processes to secure quality and deliver value for money across the council To support the Social Value Officer to embedded social value and the delivery of the Council’s social value strategy across the organisation

Training:
As part of your apprenticeship, you will study towards the Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner (level 4) Apprenticeship Standard at Gateshead College

Training Outcome:
We are unable to guarantee a job role but progressing opportunities will be available during the apprenticeship

Employer Description:
Durham County Council is the largest council in the North East, we employ over 16,000 people and have a budget of around £1.3 billion which helps us provide services for more than 513,000 people. We are a forward-looking council and recognise that we need passionate people who share our enthusiasm to deliver fantastic services to the people of County Durham.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm with flexible and hybrid working available.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Problem solving skills,Team working