We have an excellent opportunity for an S106 Skills and Employment Administrator Apprentice to join our Economy and Culture team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, 2-Year Fixed-Term Contract.

As S106 Skills and Employment Administrator Apprentice, you will act as a key point of contact for potential applicants, planners, and developers—advising on when an Employment and Skills Plan (ESP) is required and helping to shape meaningful, locally relevant targets that meet the needs of our borough. Working in partnership with the Skills and Employment Service Manager and collaborating with Planning Officers, education providers, developers, and community partners, you will ensure the seamless delivery of S106 employment and skills outcomes for our residents.

You'll work efficiently in partnership with developers and community organisations—facilitating vital links to our care leavers, NEETs, and priority groups to ensure they are supported through ESPs. This includes undertaking quarterly monitoring checks on all live developments, tracking and addressing non-compliance, and keeping the wider Section 106 team informed while participating in solution-based actions that encourage quality and cooperation across multiple agendas.

You will complete a Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship. The successful candidate will gain hands-on experience supporting and delivering projects while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a professional project manager. Alongside practical workplace experience, you will work towards the nationally recognised Level 4 Associate Project Manager Apprenticeship Standard, delivered fully online by Realise Training.

You will be given one dedicated study day each week to complete your apprenticeship learning and assignments, with the remaining four days spent applying your learning in the workplace. This combination of structured study and practical experience will enable you to develop valuable project management skills while contributing to real projects and making a meaningful impact within the organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a collaborative, motivated individual who brings good knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and the ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic environment. 

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 25 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Advising potential applicants and planners on when an Employment and Skills Plan (ESP) is required and what the targets should be
• Supporting developers in writing meaningful ESP’s that meet the needs of our borough
• Facilitate links to our care leavers, NEET’s and priority groups to ensure they are supported through ESP’s
• Undertake quarterly monitoring checks on all live developments ensuring they are working towards agreed targets
• Produce yearly outcome reports and sharing case studies and good new stories
• Support the Skills and Employment Service Manager with delivery of activities in the borough that promote skills and employment opportunities as and when required

Candidate Requirements 

• Proficient knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to prioritise and multitask
• Confident communicator

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money. 

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Click the link below and Apply Today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Nicky Phillips, Skills and Employment Service Manager, via Nicky.Phillips@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 30^th July 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: TBC

AI in Applications:

We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.

However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.

We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful.  Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.