To seek approval from Cabinet to recruit a new Modernisation Apprentice, using under used Apprenticeship Levy, within the Asset Management & Development Team, and outline the strategic benefits, onboarding process and expected outcomes of the appointment. It is intended that this role is targeted at an ex-offender, as part of the Council’s ongoing commitment to recruiting hard to reach groups, set out in the Recruitment Policy.
RESOLVED unanimously that the recruitment of an Apprentice for the Asset Management and Development Team, be approved.
Reason
The role also helps to further utilise unused apprenticeship levy and continues to support the tradition the Authority has in developing colleagues from within. It allows the Council to ensure there is sufficient cover for these positions.