Apprentice - Learning and Development Practitioner
Newham · 1000 Dockside, United Kingdom ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- HR
- Experience
- 2+ years
Newham is a young, vibrant and ambitious borough and we are at the forefront of significant challenges. By focusing on building resilience, we are tackling deprivation and creating a more prosperous future for our residents. The borough aims to transform the lives of people in Newham and make it a place where people choose to live, work and stay.
The London borough of Newham is working to ensure Newham is a place where there is greater investment in public spaces, more opportunities for younger people, more jobs and a decrease in benefit dependency, quality housing for residents, a greater choice when accessing council services and high-quality health care delivered around individual needs.
Newham has many ambitious and interesting times ahead and we would love you to share these times with us as an apprentice seeking a new challenge.
Apprenticeship - Learning and Development Practitioner
London Living Wage £14.80p/h (£27,782 Annual Salary)
2 Year fixed Term Contract
The Newham Apprenticeship Scheme offers an opportunity for you to start an exciting new career, whether this is your first job, or you are returning to work after a career break, or you are looking for a change in career direction.
Earn as you learn whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who will help you to develop the skills the council needs. There are even opportunities to progress to a higher level apprenticeship in the future, avoiding tuition fees and potential student debt.
Please click on the link to view the Job Description
As an apprentice at Newham you will receive:
Quality training, to include up to one day a week formal training
Two years fixed-term contract with Newham Council
Line management and colleague support
Access to a mentor
Being part of an apprenticeship network
Additional training opportunities
Support to enhance your CV and interview skills
Up to 24 days’ annual leave exclusive of three additional days that are taken between 26th December and 3rd January. All employees receive 8 public holidays per year.
36 hour working week
Flexible working (where appropriate)
About You
Applications are welcomed only from Newham residents (E6, E7, E12, E13, E15, E16 and E20) with a desire to make a difference in the local community and with a commitment to improving their skills.
GCSEs in English and Maths grade C and above, or equivalent qualifications
Good communication skills
Ability to work well as part of a team and use own initiative.
A commitment to deliver high-quality services to Newham residents and a knowledge of local issues.
Organisational skills with the ability to focus on achieving targets.
Reliability and punctuality
Good ICT skills
A commitment to undertake and complete a qualification via a structured apprenticeship training programme.
Basic level of work experience
About The Training
You will be undertaking a professional apprenticeship standard. Details of which can be found below
Learning and Development Practitioner
To successfully complete the Apprenticeship, not only must you meet the performance standards required, but you will also need to meet the off-the job learning requirements.
Your responsibilities will include:
Attending all classes
learning and developing practical skills,
participating in classes and workshops on and offsite,
observing all employee processes and procedures,
completing tests and assignments
delivering presentations to colleagues and other stakeholders.
You should be well-organised, flexible, and willing to assist wherever possible.
Closing date for applications is 27th October 2026. We encourage you to apply early, as we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if we receive a high number of applications.
Additional Information
We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.
The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.
The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, and your data protection rights, can be found by https://www.cifas.org.uk/fpn.