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Key figures
- Holiday for full-time apprentices, plus 8 bank holidays
- 26 days
- Source: Sheffield City Council (opens in a new tab)
- Incentive payment for Level 2 and 3 apprentices after a successful probation
- £400
- Source: Sheffield City Council (opens in a new tab)
- Apprenticeship areas listed, from data analytics to libraries
- 9
- Source: Sheffield City Council (opens in a new tab)
Overview
Sheffield City Council runs local services for Sheffield and says it’s one of the largest employers in the city. Its apprenticeships cover a wide range of jobs.
The apprenticeships
The council offers apprenticeships in:
- data analytics
- business administration
- repairs and maintenance
- housing
- IT
- horticulture
- accountancy
- libraries
- customer services
You work alongside experienced colleagues and get fully funded, nationally recognised training. The council says finishing your apprenticeship puts you in a strong position for a long-term job with it. Not every apprenticeship is advertised every year, because it depends on what the council needs.
Pay and benefits
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Holiday | 26 days for full-time apprentices, plus 8 bank holidays |
| Pension | Local Government Pension Scheme |
| Support | A mentor and buddy, plus peer and inclusion networks |
| Level 2 and 3 extras | £100 clothing allowance (if PPE isn’t supplied) and £400 after passing probation |
How to apply
You apply through the council’s job portal, like any other job. Applications are anonymised and scored on merit, and shortlisted applicants are invited to interview.
What they don’t tell you
The main apprenticeships page doesn’t publish pay, levels or lengths, so check each advert.
What they do
Sheffield City Council runs local services for Sheffield and describes itself as one of the largest employers in the city.
Apprenticeships at Sheffield City Council
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Apprenticeships
Data analytics, business administration, repairs and maintenance, housing, IT, horticulture, accountancy, libraries and customer services
Hands-on work alongside experienced colleagues, with fully funded, nationally recognised training and qualifications. Level 2 and 3 apprentices get a £100 clothing allowance (if PPE isn't supplied) and a £400 payment after passing probation.
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Sheffield City Council entry requirements
We have not found entry requirements published in a form we can verify for this employer. They usually vary by programme, so check each role's details on the official site.
Who can apply
- Sheffield City Council says not every apprenticeship is advertised every year, because availability depends on its needs.
- Applications are anonymised and scored on merit.
Our tips for Sheffield City Council
- Applications are anonymised, so your answers to the questions carry the weight. Use clear examples.
- Finishing your apprenticeship puts you in a strong position for a long-term job with the council, it says. Ask what roles apprentices usually move into.
- The council also runs recruitment fairs, which are a good chance to ask questions face to face.
- Check the pay in each advert. The council describes it as a competitive apprentice wage but doesn't publish a figure on its main page.
Summary
- Sheffield City Council offers apprenticeships in nine areas, including data analytics, IT, housing, horticulture and libraries.
- Training is fully funded and leads to nationally recognised qualifications.
- Full-time apprentices get 26 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, a pension, and a mentor and buddy.
- Level 2 and 3 apprentices get a £400 payment after passing probation.
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Questions about Sheffield City Council apprenticeships
What apprenticeships does Sheffield City Council offer?
It lists nine areas, from data analytics and IT to housing, horticulture and libraries. Level 2 and 3 apprentices also get a £400 incentive payment after passing probation.
Does Sheffield City Council do apprenticeships?
Yes. It offers apprenticeships in data analytics, business administration, repairs and maintenance, housing, IT, horticulture, accountancy, libraries and customer services.
What benefits do Sheffield City Council apprentices get?
Full-time apprentices get 26 days' holiday plus 8 bank holidays, the Local Government Pension Scheme, a mentor and buddy, and fully funded training. Level 2 and 3 apprentices also get a £400 payment after passing probation and a £100 clothing allowance if PPE isn't supplied.
How do you apply for a Sheffield City Council apprenticeship?
Through the council's job portal, the same way as any other job. Applications are anonymised and scored on merit, and shortlisted applicants are invited to interview. Our how to apply guide can help.
How much do Sheffield City Council apprentices get paid?
The council describes its pay as a competitive apprentice wage but doesn't publish a figure on its apprenticeships page. Check each advert.
Which other employers have apprentices in Sheffield?
See our Sheffield page for the employers we've researched there.
Sources and review
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