HCC is looking at transformation being a key component of future plans, including how apprenticeships are at the forefront of our thinking to continuously improve.
Hertfordshire County Council’s 2017-21 Corporate Plan sets out the aspiration for the Council to continue promoting Hertfordshire as a County of Opportunity. The Council wants all Hertfordshire’s citizens to have the opportunity to be healthy and safe, to thrive, prosper and to take part in their communities.
Why Work With Us
- Competitive salaries
- Work within a variety of roles across a range of services
- Join the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Gain generous holiday package
- Gain access to our award winning Herts Rewards package
- Opportunities to study apprenticeships and develop on the job training
- Access to a suite of online, face to face and blended learning opportunities
Apprenticeships and Work Experience Programmes
We offer apprenticeships ranging from Level 2 all the way to Level 7 masters. As we are such a diverse employer, these vary significantly depending on the service area and include Adult Careworker, Business Administration, HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Engineering, Children & Young People, Teaching and Leadership & Management.
We use apprenticeships as a “grow your own” process to vouch for the quality of training; invest in the person and link this to a career pathway. The Apprenticeship pathway attracts a more diverse workforce. We are embracing apprenticeships into our workforce and celebrating their successes and career succession, e.g. we held a Graduate Celebration Event hosted by our CEO, Politicians and AD HR.
HCC saw the introduction of the Apprenticeship Levy as an opportunity to maximise it for the benefit of skills / learning throughout the workforce and County, to address skill shortages and to be bold in the opportunities the levy brings. This vision aligns with Hertfordshire’s Skills Strategy; which HCC leads on with the LEP & DWP; by developing our future workforce, enhancing opportunities through lifelong learning and improves the skills of the existing workforce and the future labour market to sustain economic growth.
Apprenticeships are supported from all levels including our new Chief Executive, Directors, Politicians, Managers and staff.
Apprenticeships

Graduate Recruitment in Hertfordshire
Various locations throughout Hertfordshire
£24,799 - £33,799 p.a. (H7-H9)
About the Graduate Schemes
Hertfordshire County Council (HCC) run a variety of graduate schemes for General Management and Finance.
Our schemes last for two years and provide a variety of placements in a structured rotation. You will have opportunities to work on a variety of strategic and operational projects across our organisation whilst studying for a professional qualification.
Benefits:
• Opportunity to work while studying for a professional qualification
• Career Progression Scheme
• Herts Rewards Package (including discounts from high street shops)
• Generous Holiday Entitlement
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working
Entry Requirements:
You will have or be expected to attain a minimum of 2:1 in any degree discipline.
Demonstrable ambition to make a career in public service