The Cultural Events Apprentice provides support to the Culture Team in developing a delivering the Untold Edmonton project- a programme of community heritage grants, volunteering opportunities, and cultural events and festivals.

What’s in it for you 

Arts, culture, and creativity connect Enfield’s strong diverse communities. Creativity has the power to drive positive economic and social change in the borough and is intrinsic to our local identity. We understand that our shared experiences and varied heritage, our talents, skills, and interests are central to making Enfield a vibrant, distinctive, and healthy place to live and work in.

If you value, the role that Enfield’s rich culture landscape can play in bringing the borough’s communities together and wish to make a career in the cultural sector we’d love to hear from you.

You will:

• Gain valuable transferable skills and experience working in an inspiring and innovative department
• The opportunity to complete further learning and development courses while employed as an Apprentice to enhance your CV and job prospects.
• Full-time 15-month contract paid at a competitive salary.
• Networking opportunities in areas that will enhance your skill set, job success and CV development.

What we are looking for: 

• Resident within the London Borough of Enfield.
• Apprenticeships are open to 16 and over and not in full-time education.
• Dedication to learning and gaining new skills and an interest in supporting Enfield Council.
• Knowledge of IT/Technical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills will be key for the regular interaction with colleagues from across the Council at all levels of seniority.
• GCSE grade A*-C (grade 4-9 in the new GCSE qualification grades) in English and Maths or equivalents. You will be asked to provide evidence of Maths and English certificates or predicted grades

Management and Supervision

You will be working under the guidance and supervision of an experienced member of staff. We also have a dedicated Apprenticeship Team that support you throughout your Apprenticeship journey.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for supporting the Cultural Heritage Development Officer in the design, delivery, promotion and evaluation of cultural events and community heritage projects at Fore Street Library in Edmonton and other locations within the borough.
• Providing administrative duties to support the Cultural Heritage Development Officer.
• Deal professionally and effectively with a wide range of people both externally and internally in the council, using tact and discretion, assessing needs, and re-directing enquiries, where appropriate.
• Ensuring effective planning and maintaining record keeping
• ​​​​​​​Maintain accurate and effective communication with your line manager

Progression

This vacancy offers real career potential with the opportunity to progress to an Advanced or Higher Apprenticeship and possibility to apply for sustained and permanent employment within Enfield Council.

Key Training Information

Level 3 Cultural Events Assistant Apprenticeship

Working Week

Full time, 36 hours per week including training.

Enfield Council apprentice pay rates

£20,741 per annum Level 3 Apprenticeship

Contact Details - 

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dorian Knight on 020 4534 1723 for an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the team.