Management Trainee Apprenticeship (Level 5 Operations)

About the role

The Management Trainee Apprenticeship offers a two‑year, fixed‑term opportunity to develop future service managers within Hackney Council. You will rotate through a series of six‑month placements across a range of council departments, gaining hands‑on experience of frontline resident services and transformation projects.

Key responsibilities

• Complete a series of six‑month placements in different council departments, focusing on transformation and service improvement.
• Take on significant responsibilities that impact departmental outcomes and resident experience.
• Support the Council’s corporate transformation programme and contribute to strategic priorities.
• Collaborate with the Strategy and Transformation Division on corporate initiatives.
• Act as a change agent, helping to embed new ways of working across the organisation.

Required profile

• Motivated and driven individual with a genuine interest in a career in local government.
• Strong desire to develop leadership potential and act as an effective change enabler.
• Ability to work across diverse teams and adapt to varied departmental environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• Two‑year fixed‑term apprenticeship leading to a Level 5 Operations Manager qualification.
• At least 20 % of working time dedicated to training and learning activities.
• Access to regular development, networking and progression workshops.
• Exposure to frontline resident‑focused services and high‑impact transformation work.