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This role has a starting salary of £22,919 per annum, based on a 36 hour working week. This role is a 18 month fixed term apprenticeship opportunity. We are very excited to be recruiting a Library Apprentice based at the Guildford Library. You will predominantly be working at Guilford and Horsley Libraries but we may occasionally ask you to work at other libraries within the Guildford group of libraries. On average, you'll spend 4 days a week working and learning on the job and 1 day a week studying and completing work towards your qualification which will be the equivalent of 2 A-Levels. Rewards and Benefits Level 3 qualification in Library, Information and Archive Services26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' serviceOption to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leaveAn extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeingA generous local government salary related pensionLifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more2 paid volunteering days per yearLearning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources About Us Surrey Libraries offer a broad range of services and are the social, economic, learning, and cultural hubs right at the heart of communities across Surrey. We offer a range of activities and events to support local communities ranging from rhymetime, coding and chess clubs, through to helping people improve their computer skills and hosting reading groups and exhibitions. Surrey County Council's Library Service has partnered with Westminster Adult Education Service to offer this opportunity for an apprentice position, leading to a Level 3 qualification in Library, Information and Archive Services. For more information about Surrey libraries, please visit our website. About the Role In this role you will: Work as part of the team of Library Assistants to deliver a high-quality library service and excellent customer care by helping local communities and residents access information, learning, digital services and reading for pleasure.Assist in the delivery of events, activities, book stock work and digital services.Use the library management system to help customers find the books and information they need.Contribute towards library performance objectives such as improving book issue statistics, increasing library membership and visitor engagement.Gain experience of working alongside volunteers, stakeholders and other library partners. You will work alongside colleagues and acquire the skills, knowledge, behaviours and understanding needed for this busy, public facing working environment. We won't be expecting you to jump in and be able to do this all from day one. You'll first go through an induction period allowing you to get used to the library and the team. As you gain more confidence in your role, you'll be supported to do more and more! Apprenticeship Support You will be guided through the qualification by Westminster Adult Education Service and will be provided with a tutor who will help you plan tasks and projects to complete your qualification and mark the work that you do. This apprenticeship offers a blended learning approach comprising of workshops, distance learning, one-to-one and classroom based delivery. The library branch manager will support your personal development throughout your apprenticeship and you will be given protected time to complete your course work. As your qualification comes to an end and you begin to turn your eye to the future, we have a fantastic support programme in place that will put you in the best position to take the next step on your exciting career journey. Our desire is for all our apprenticeships to be the first step on a long and successful career journey. How to Apply Applying with us is simple! All we ask is that you upload your CV and answer the following questions about yourself and the role you're applying for to see if this apprenticeship is a good match for you: Have you acquired GCSE Maths and English grades A*-C/8-4, or functional skills Level 2? If requested, would you be able to provide evidence of these qualifications (i.e., certificates)?What excites you about this apprenticeship?What do you think good customer service looks like from a library staff member? What steps would they take to ensure customer satisfaction?Why do you feel the library is important to the local community? The learning side of your apprenticeship will be delivered by Westminster Adult Education Service, their centre is based in Lisson Grove, London NW8 8LW. Rota Week One: Mon 9.30-5.30, Tues 9.00-5.00, Weds 9.00-5.30, Thurs 9.00-5.30, Fri 9.00-5.00, Sat Off, Sun Off. Week Two: Mon 9.30-5.30. Tues 9.00-5.00, Weds 9.00-5.30, Thurs 10.30-7.00, Fri 9.00-5.00, Sat Off, Sun Off. Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. The job advert closes at 23:59 on 30/04/2025 with interviews planned for w/c 19/05/2025. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our Commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their applicationThe candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

About the Client This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading distributer as a Sales Apprentice. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to work in a well-established business selling to a vast portfolio of customers. This is a great platform for further career development within the business. The Apprenticeship programme will be a Level 4 Sales Executive Programme with a marketing leading sales trainers. This course would not be suitable for someone who already has substantial sales and sales account management. Study is 6 hours per week in work time, but the successful candidate may need to be prepared to do some work in their own time to complete assessment. This is a permanent role, the apprenticeship itself would be between 12-18 months depending on how the course work goes. Benefit: £18,000 starting salaryEligibility to join sales bonus scheme to increase earnings after successful initial training periodLife AssuranceStarting on 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)An additional day of holiday for your BirthdaySimply Health Cash Back SchemeWork Placed Pension SchemeAccess to Employee Assistance ProgrammeFree on-site parking Office based: 8.30am - 5.00pm Mon to Fri 37.5 hrs a week About the Role The Sales Apprentice is an exciting entry level position to build a career in technical, consultative sales. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced sales professionals who will coach you in your sales skills, product and industry knowledge, as well as developing your skill by completing a Level 4 Sales Apprenticeship. You will be given full product and technical training, to give you the confidence to provide customers with key account management service and consultative technical sales. In return they ask for your enthusiasm to learn and immerse yourself in the industry and products. The responsibilities include: Communicate with UK customers on a day-to-day basis regarding enquiries and customer order queriesManage existing customer accounts and proactively develop new businessWork towards personal and team monthly sales targetsCall prospects and generate own customer baseEnsure that customers are quoted, and orders processed in a timely mannerBuild relationships with your customers to establish yourself as their main contactSupporting the wider sales team in quoting customersAdvise customers of forthcoming product developments and special promotionsMaintaining clear customer records on a computer systemLiaise with suppliers and freight companiesLiaising with other departments within the organisation to ensure orders are processed and delivered on timeGeneral administration duties as requested by your managerYou may be asked to assist in trade exhibitions and eventsDedicate time and effort to the set tasks and assessments required to successfully complete your apprenticeship qualification, coordinating study time in work with your line managerAdhere to all health and saftey guidelines, including wearing appropriate protective equipment and following safe working practices, notifying senior managers of any hazards you identify About You The Sales Apprentice will be an enthusiastic and driven individual who is keen to start a career in sales. Self-motivated, ambitious and most importantly has a can-do attitudeEager to learn and achieve high standardsSome previous experience in a customer facing role would be beneficialExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenGood IT literacy and experience working with Microsoft Office (Excel, Work and Outlook)Reliable and committed work ethicExcellent attention to detail and comfortable working with numbersAssertive and unafraid to ask questions to support own learningOrganised and ability to self-manage studies alongside workEnjoys working as part of a teamPrepared to commit your own time for study outside of business hours to further your career Course Entry Criteria: GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and MathsRight to work in the UKThis course would not be suitable for someone who already has substantial sales and sales account management work experience

Employer Description: iceblue stands as one of the foremost Global Internet Service Providers worldwide. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a Sales and Data Admin to join the team. Main Responsibilities: Pricing Solutions: Evaluate and price Internet connectivity solutions for iceblue’s customers, taking into account their specific requirements and budget considerations. Using a variety of tools to create pricing scenarios for customersQuotation Management: Effectively manage the quotation process, including uploading customer quotation requests to iceblue's quotation portal, ensuring accuracy and completeness in all documentationOnline Supplier Portal Usage: Proficiently navigate online service provider portals to access and retrieve essential supplier pricing data, leveraging these platforms to support data-driven decision-making and building relationships with key suppliers in order to obtain the best pricing possibleQuotation Management: Organize and upload supplier quotes to iceblue's quotation portal in a systematic and timely manner, ensuring the availability of up-to-date information for internal teams. Ensuring the daily pricing activities are coordinated and carried out in accordance with processes & procedures Desirable Skills and Qualities: Excellent communication skills - ability to write and speak English to a good standard, have the ability to communicate clearly in writing and over the telephone with suppliers, internal and external teams.Exceptional level of attention to detailthe ability to work in a team and be responsible for their own workload.Be confident with working in an office environmentExperience with Microsoft desktop Applications - Outlook, Excel, Word , PowerPointDemonstrate good arithmetic skillsHave good time management and organisational skills Entry Requirements: 3 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 4+ (A-C) in any subjectGCSE Maths and English (or equivalents) at grades 3+ (D or above)Prospective apprentices must not hold an existing qualification at the same or higher level as this apprenticeship in a similar subject You may also have a combination of qualifications and experience which demonstrate the minimum foundation needed for the programme. In this instance you could still be considered for the programme. If you hold international equivalents of the above qualifications, at the time of your application you must be able to provide an official document that states how your international qualifications compare to the UK qualifications.  For more information please visit the UK ENIC website.  Benefits: Ability to work with experienced members of the team to develop skills through mentoring.Future opportunity for permanent employment is possible after completing apprenticeshipCompetitive Salary25 Days HolidayFriendly and supportive team environmentFun vibrant office Future Prospects: 90% of QA Apprentices secure permanent employment after finishing their apprenticeship.  Additionally, there may be opportunities to undertake further apprenticeship training as many of our programs offer on-going development tracks. Important Information:  Our apprenticeships are the perfect way to gain new skills, earn while you learn, and launch yourself into an exciting future. With over 30,000 successful apprenticeship graduates, we're a top 50 training provider, dedicated to helping you succeed.  Apply now!