Sefton Council - Planning Services

Technical Support

Job title: Apprentice Technical Officer

Qualification – Level 3 Data Technician

Hours - 36 hours

Fixed term - 18 months

Salary - NMW age dependent (breakdown per age group as below)

• Age 16-17               £14,604                  (£7.78 per hour)
• Age 18-20               £19,335                  (£10.30 per hour)
• Age 21+                  £23,615                  (£12.58 per hour)

Apprenticeships are high quality, work-based training programmes for people who want to develop their prospects and career. The programme provides work-based training to those who want to learn new skills and gain qualifications while working.

Planning Services, Technical Support Team, are looking to recruit an Apprentice who is committed and motivated to complete the 18 month programme.

The main duties of the post are: To provide technical support to the Planning Service including the delivery of technical planning, geographical, electronic, performance and administrative information and support. To contribute to the effective and efficient operation of the Planning Service ensuring appropriate legislation and policy guidance is taken into account in any decision making; To undertake responsibilities in a professional and flexible manner with a focus on customer care and value for money.

This post is agile, working from Magdalen House, Bootle, L20 3NJ, home and other locations within the borough.

Inclusive Recruitment                                                

We are proud to be an organisation which embraces diversity and difference. We employ colleagues who each bring their own unique skills to deliver an excellent service to our customers.

We always recruit the most talented people for any role, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion or belief, gender, or sexual orientation.

We aim to be reflective of the communities that we operate in. We promote diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

Visit Inclusive Recruitment (sefton.gov.uk) for further information regarding the Council’s approach to Inclusive Recruitment.

How to apply

To apply for this post please request a job pack and application form by emailing Apprenticeships@sefton.gov.uk

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Closing date - Friday 10^th October 2025

Interviews - Thursday 23^rd October 2025

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.