Employer overview
The Borough of Broxbourne is in south east Hertfordshire, just north of London and the M25, with a population of 96,000. It is an attractive place to live and work and is just 25 minutes from Liverpool Street and Stratford International stations by train. There is also good access to airports and the rest of the UK.
At a glance:
- Retail-led, mixed-use Brookfield Riverside development
- State of the art tech and business hub, Theobalds Business Park
- Broxbourne Council recently hosted and worked in partnership with Hertfordshire Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP) to deliver the Generation X event, to support Hertfordshire’s businesses and future talent
- The planning application for major film studio, Sunset Studios, has now been approved in the Borough of Broxbourne. Some benefits of Sunset Studios include the creation of 4,000 jobs, a huge economic boost for the community and increased visibility of Broxbourne
- There are always lots of sports and leisure activities and opportunities available in the Borough of Broxbourne, at either The John Warner Sports Centre or The Laura Trott Leisure Centre
- In addition to the above, Broxbourne also boasts the Spotlight Theatre; cinema, bistro, premier wedding and conference venue.
Why work with us?
The Council is committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services. In addition, Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Apprenticeship, graduate and work experience programmes
Apprenticeships are offered in various sectors of the Council, as well as at Broxbourne Environmental Services Trading Ltd (BEST). Apprenticeships can be in any discipline available in the current list of Government Apprentice Standards which are regularly reviewed and updated.
Broxbourne and BEST support a wide range of apprenticeships, from Level 2 in Horticulture, Level 3 in Electrical Maintenance to Level 7 in Law, Level 7 in Town Planning and Level 6 in Surveying, as well as Business Administration, Audit and Accountancy at various levels.
Apprenticeships are fully funded; employees study for 20% of their working week while being paid their full salary.
There are no barriers to becoming an apprentice, regardless of age or circumstances. Apprenticeships can offer a real alternative to university. Apprentices study while working gaining valuable on the job experience while they study. Existing employees can also choose to study for an Apprenticeship qualification.
Work experience and work trial opportunities can also be arranged in some roles in certain circumstances.
Apprenticeships
