Apprenticeships with Sheffield City Council

We’re proud to be one of the largest employers in Sheffield. We offer not only rewarding careers but real opportunities to:

  • grow
  • develop
  • thrive

Our apprentices benefit from:

  • clear career pathways
  • flexible working arrangements
  • a generous annual leave package designed to support work-life balance

Why choose an apprenticeship with us

An apprenticeship is the first step towards a rewarding career. When you join us as an apprentice, you’ll:

  • work alongside experienced, supportive colleagues
  • gain hands-on, practical experience in your chosen field
  • earn while you learn with a competitive apprentice wage
  • receive fully funded, nationally recognised training and qualifications

Completing your apprenticeship puts you in a strong position to secure long-term employment with us.

Apprenticeships we offer

Our main apprenticeship recruitment window runs from April to July. We have apprenticeships in: 

  • Data Analytics
  • Business Administration
  • Repairs and Maintenance
  • Housing
  • IT
  • Horticulture
  • Accountancy
  • Libraries
  • Customer Services

There are additional opportunities available throughout the year based on service needs.

We can't always guarantee every apprenticeship will be advertised annually. This is because availability can depend on business needs, demand in specific areas placement capacity or other issues.

Employee benefits

In addition to the Local Government Pension Scheme, we offer:

  • 26 days holiday entitlement for a full time Apprentice, plus 8 days Bank Holidays
  • mentor and buddy, peer support network and equality, inclusion and career’s networks
  • flexible working

You can find out more about our employee on Employee benefits.

Apprenticeships at Level 2 and 3 receive:

  • extra benefits in year one
  • £28 monthly travel allowance
  • TOTUM Membership (student saver)
  • £100 clothing allowance (if not supplied with personal protective equipment)
  • £400 incentive payment upon successful probationary period

How to apply

Our apprenticeship vacancies are advertised on our website and at our recruitment fairs.

The process is the same for any applicant applying for a job with us. Visit our job portal and:

  • open the Job category/type filer
  • highlight apprenticeships
  • press search

All applications are anonymised and are scored on merit. If shortlisted, you'll be invited for an interview.

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