Why Choose an Apprenticeship at West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council is an award-winning employer, having recently been recognised as the Large Employer of the Year for Apprenticeships in 2024.

We work hard at West Berkshire Council to provide a positive and successful apprenticeship experience and partner with outstanding managers and providers to deliver the apprenticeship scheme. 

With great forces at work, we are proud to successfully deliver fulfilling and successful career development at West Berkshire Council.

Here are a some of the benefits of why an Apprenticeship could be the right choice for you:

Grow your career while earning

An apprenticeship gives you practical experience, a job (with a salary!), and the opportunity to gain a qualification - even to degree level. The council provides lots of different public services, which are supported by many departments and dedicated individuals. By utilising the Apprenticeship Levy to develop our staff, we create an environment of continuous learning and provide meaningful careers to our employees.

Learn from the experts

Apprenticeship programmes are specifically created to ensure you develop skills and qualifications. Here at the council, the teams you work with are experts in their field, along with the providers we partner with. This means that that the quality of the education you receive will really set you up for success in your role and future progression with us.

No Student Loans

As an Apprentice, West Berkshire Council will cover the full cost of the Apprenticeship via our Apprenticeship Levy, so long as the Apprenticeship Funding rules criteria are met.

You can view the funding rules on GOV.UK here.