Jobs

Wakefield Council is a former winner of the prestigious national award of Large Employer of the Year for Apprenticeships, that showcased our excellent apprenticeship programme which continues to grow. 

The programme can start to build your career, or help you to re-train, becoming a valued, recognised and rewarded team member.  Listen to what our apprentices have to say on the link below.

Why choose a Wakefield Council apprenticeship?

• receive a competitive salary
• 26 days annual leave per year
• gain formal qualification
• have on-the-job training
• welfare support by a dedicated team

See the many benefits:

• health & wellbeing support
• equality focused environment
• reduced public transport travel passes
• good pension

Qualifications needed to apply: 4 x GCSEs grade 9-4 (formerly A*-C), or level 2 equivalent, including English Language and maths.

Note – If successful you MUST supply original certificates. If they are Predicted grades please state this.

To know more visit our website Apprenticeships at Wakefield Council - Wakefield Council which has helpful information, downloads and videos providing you with hints, tips and advice in completing application forms and interview support.

• Closing date for applications: 21st  June 2026
• Interviews take place: Early July 2026
• Apprenticeship starts: Late August/Early September 2026

Correspondence will be via e-mail, where possible, so please check your email address before submitting.

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ADVERTISED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Wakefield Council is a disability confident Leader

Company: Wakefield Council

Salary: National Minimum Wage - Apprentice

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Sector: Corporate Services

Sector: Administration

Job Role: Administrator

Job Role: Apprenticeship