Apprenticeships for Brighton & Hove City Council staff

If you work for us, find out about how you can develop your skills by completing a staff apprenticeship.

What an apprenticeship is

Staff apprenticeships are a great way to complete a qualification whilst carrying out your day-to-day job.  

They are a way for people of all ages to earn while they learn. They are work-based training programmes leading to a nationally recognised qualification.  

We offer a range of apprenticeships to existing staff across the council.

Completing a staff apprenticeship with Brighton & Hove City Council is a fantastic opportunity to improve your long-term career prospects, whether you are starting out in your first job, or progressing at work. 

Apprenticeships range from Level 2 (entry level) to Level 7 (masters level). 

Why you should do an apprenticeship

Apprenticeships can enable you to:

  • learn new skills in your current job
  • support your development in a new role 

Who can do an apprenticeship

If you're employed by us, you can apply for apprenticeship funding. The apprenticeship you choose must be appropriate and relevant to your role and is subject to agreement by your manager.

It must offer you the opportunity to learn new skills. You'll need to apply and evidence your learning in the workplace.

You'll stay on your existing pay and terms. 

The apprenticeship will be at no cost to you.

Existing council staff

If you're employed by Brighton & Hove City Council, find information and how to apply on the Wave.

Benefits of a staff apprenticeship

The benefits of an apprenticeship include:

  • gaining a nationally recognised qualification whilst you remain on your current contract and pay
  • new significant knowledge and skills to the individual and employer 
  • recognised career development and progression routes 
  • offering relevant training designed by employers and technical experts 
  • fully funded training programmes at no cost to you
  • a great way to attract new people into the workforce, enhancing diversity 
  • a way of meeting skills shortages 
  • training opportunities from Entry Level 2 up to Masters Level
  • support throughout the programme 

Find out more

Go to the Institute for apprenticeships and technical education website for a full range of apprenticeship standards.

Apprenticeships - why we love ours!

Watch our video to see the impact that apprenticeships have had for some of our council apprentices. 

They talk about their positive experience doing an apprenticeship.