An apprenticeship with Sandwell Council gives you the opportunity to join the largest employer in the borough.
Could you be a future ICT Technician, Customer Service Advisor or Housing Officer? How about a future Director or Chief Executive of Sandwell Council?
Apprenticeship vacancies with Sandwell Council and Sandwell schools
Due to a high volume of applicants the below posts may close earlier than the stated date so please don't delay your application.
Once your online application has been received - if you meet the eligibility criteria stated in the advert - you will be contacted by a member of the employment and skills team and invited to a briefing session to progress your application.
Apprentice Catering Officer
Achieve: a level 2 Production Chef qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Registration Services as an Apprentice Catering Officer, where you'll gain hands-on experience in a respectful, customer-facing environment, supporting catering operations for wakes and events at the Reception Suite and Cafe at Sandwell Valley Crematorium.
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Housing Hub Officer Apprentice
Achieve: a level 2 in Housing and Property Management Assistant qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
Kickstart your career in housing with our Housing Hub Apprenticeship. Providing front line support to residents to support with a wide array of housing queries. You will develop first hand knowledge of the housing sector and build and develop your customer service and communication skills too.
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Apprentice Farm Worker
Achieve: a level 2 General Farm Worker qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
This post will assist in providing and maintaining the operation of two farms and their associated visitor centres, at Forge Mill Farm and Sandwell Park Farm - part of the Sandwell Valley Estate.
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Apprentice Painter & Decorator
Achieve: a level 2 Painter and Decorator qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
A great opportunity to work alongside our existing Trades staff, getting hands-on experience and travelling across the Sandwell Borough. You will be trained in all aspects of painting & decorating, whilst undertaking a Level 2 qualification.
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HR Support Apprentice
Achieve: a level 3 HR Support qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
Join Sandwell Council's HR Frontline department as a HR Support Apprentice and be part of an innovative team driving digital transformation with the new Oracle Fusion platform. This role offers a chance to develop valuable telephone, customer service and administrative skills while gaining hands-on experience across a wide range of HR processes.
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HR Talent Acquisition Apprentice
Achieve: a level 3 HR Support qualification
Earn: £14526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
Kickstart your HR career as a Talent Acquisition Apprentice. Join a forward-thinking team where you'll gain experience supporting recruitment campaigns that attract diverse talent & help deliver quality public services. You’ll develop skills in communication, data analysis & technology to support hiring managers & enhance the candidate experience.
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Social Care Apprentice within the Adult Mental Health Team
Achieve: a level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification
Earn: £14, 526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
Do you have an interest in Social Care and are aged 18 years or over? If so we have an exciting apprenticeship where you can assist our Adult Mental Health Social Care Team to support customers in and around the Sandwell borough.
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Apprentice Adult Care Assistant
Achieve: a level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification
Earn: £13, 741 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
An opportunity to work as an effective member of the Adult Care Team, at STAR, our assessment and reablement service in Smethwick. You will ensure that a balanced programme of care provision meets local needs, whilst undertaking a Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker qualification (to apply you must be aged 18 years+ due to insurance/times to be worked)
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Customer Service Apprentice (Frontline)
Achieve: a level 2 Customer Service Practitioner qualification
Earn: £14, 526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
Are you friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping people? Sandwell Council is offering a range of exciting Customer Service Apprenticeships in Frontline Services where you’ll gain valuable experience, develop key skills, and work towards a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner qualification.
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Customer Service Apprentice (Internal Support)
Achieve: a level 2 Customer Service Practitioner qualification
Earn: £14, 526 per year
Apply by: 12/09/2025
Are you friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate about helping people? Sandwell Council is offering a range of exciting Customer Service Apprenticeships within internal departments and services where you’ll gain valuable experience, develop key skills, and work towards a Level 2 Customer Service Practitioner qualification.
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If you would like help with your application, information about apprenticeships or if you're an employer who is interested in taking on an apprentice please get in touch.
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The salaries stated are for the first 12 months of the apprenticeship. After 12 months you will receive National Minimum Wage for your age. Find out more about NMW rates.
Aged 18-25, living independently and want to do an apprenticeship but worried you can't afford to live on an apprentice wage? St Basil's Live and Work scheme can help.