Job details
- Salary: £14,526.20 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
- Location: Civic Centre, Gravesend
- Status: Fixed-term 18-24 months
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Closing date: 16 January 2026
About the role
We are offering an exciting 18–24 month apprenticeship within our Building & Facilities Department. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience while working towards a Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Facilities Management.
Reporting to the Facilities and Contracts Manager, you’ll play a key role in keeping our services running smoothly. From supporting contractors and managing databases to organising meetings and ensuring compliance across our sites, you’ll learn the essentials of facilities management while building strong administrative skills.
What you’ll be doing
- Assist with day-to-day office tasks including photocopying, scanning, filing, and answering calls.
- Support contractors and maintain accurate records in our systems.
- Help organise meetings and ensure compliance across council sites.
- Gain practical experience in facilities management while studying for your qualification.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Eager to learn, with strong basic office skills and confidence using computers.
- Organised and detail-oriented, able to follow procedures accurately.
- Customer-focused, with a good telephone manner and understanding of confidentiality.
- Committed to development, willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in Business Administration.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and ideally experienced in customer service.
Qualifications: Minimum of 5 GCSEs (9-4 or equivalent), including Maths and English.
Working for Gravesham
We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.
Read more information about working for us.
Benefits
- A minimum of 23 Days Annual Leave plus bank holidays.
- Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
- Access to over 1000+ instant discounts from favourite retailers, restaurants, food delivery services and attractions via our benefits portal VivUp.
- Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
- Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
- External Occupational Health service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme 24/7
- Free parking
Important Information
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
The proposed interview date for this role is 22 January 2026.
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering letter setting out why you are suitable to recruitment@gravesham.gov.uk by 18 January 2026.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Ria Chilton on 01474 337804.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.