Home Your home Your community Support for you News About us Coronavirus Search You are here Home About us Apprenticeships 2021 Apprenticeship Scheme Our recruitment window is not yet open. You can register your interest in our apprentice roles by leaving your contact details on council.apprenticeships@kirklees.gov.uk When we are ready to recruit, probably in February/March 2021 we will inform you that our adverts are live. Details of vacant roles will be placed on the jobs.kirkees.gov.uk website where you can apply online for any of our advertised apprenticeship roles. Our role profiles will advise you of the minimum GCSE/NVQ Level (or equivalent qualification) required for the role you wish to apply for. For any queries or information regarding our apprentice opportunities please Contact Kirklees Council Work at Kirklees Council As an apprentice every day with us is different, but our main aim is to improve the lives of people in Kirklees by providing quality homes in successful communities. If you’re over 16, living in England and not in full-term education then an apprenticeship could be perfect for you. Our apprentice roles have included: Corporate - Business Support, Human Resources and Organisational Development, Training and Marketing and Communications, Finance, Business Support Technical and trade roles - Housing Officers and Assistants, Surveying, Plumbing, Joinery, Electrical and Gas Who can apply Becoming an apprentice is not an option only available to school leavers and young people, at Kirklees there is no upper age limit we welcome applications from those who are older and perhaps changing careers or retraining. It’s really important to us that our workforce reflects the diverse communities we serve across Kirklees; we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. We want to break with gender labelling, all genders are welcome in our trade roles, so don’t let gender be a barrier. What you get A real job where you can earn while you learn. At least 20% of your time will be set aside for learning - usually at a college, university or other training provider Hands-on experience and a salary Official certification of your skills, equivalent to a qualification ranging from level 2 (GCSE equivalent) up to degree level Additional skills including communication and time management A great working environment with really experienced, friendly and helpful staff and mentors Flexible working options, access to a great pension scheme and good holiday entitlement Other benefits We’ll help you start a long-term career path with the possibility of higher earning You will not rack up any student study loan debts and you will be able to learn for the length of your apprenticeship with no tuition fees. Pay You will be paid a competitive salary and have access to a number of employee benefits. Length of apprenticeship Typically for a minimum period of 12 months A trade or higher level apprenticeship can take up to four or five years. After your apprenticeship We have a good record at Kirklees for retaining our apprentices. When you are reaching a successful conclusion to your apprenticeship journey, we will work with you to explore employment opportunities throughout the business. You may also be eligible for placement on the deployment register. This is a period of supported job search where you can be matched to vacant posts within Kirklees or assisted in applications for roles with our partners or other organisations. Contact us Privacy Cookies Policy Accessibility Disclaimer and copyright KNH Communities Facebook KNH Kirklees Twitter KNH Communities Instagram © 2021 All rights reserved. Kirklees Homes and Neighbourhoods, Perseverance House, St. Andrews Road, Huddersfield, HD1 6RZ.