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?  See the many benefits:

• receive a competitive salary
• gain formal qualification
• have on-the-job training
• welfare support by a dedicated team

• 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.

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: SUNDAY 16 MARCH 2025
• Interviews take place: March/April 2025
• Apprenticeship starts: May 2025

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE ADVERTISING DIFFERENT APPRENTICESHIPS THROUGHOUT 2025

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

APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES ARE ADVERTISED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Jo Hack.

Tel: 07766 368952

E-mail: jhack@wakefield.gov.uk

E-mail Correspondence

All correspondence regarding interviews and application progress will be sent via the e-mail address you have registered on this site with.

Please add the e-mail addresses below to your contacts or safe-senders list / check your junk mail folder to ensure that you don't miss important information regarding your application.

jobs@wakefield.gov.uk

hrdirect@wakefield.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Fluency Duty

This post is subject to the Fluency Duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016. The post-holder is required to demonstrate an appropriate level of fluency under the duty as detailed within the job specification for the post.

Probation

In line with the Council’s Probation Procedure, certain positions may be subject to a six-month probationary period. This requirement does not apply to internal vacancies.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

About Wakefield Council

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Happy to talk Flexible working

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.