Apprenticeship

Liverpool Young Futures Apprenticeship Programme

Employer: Liverpool City Council
Programme: Liverpool Young Futures Apprenticeship Programme
Location: Liverpool, UK
Salary: £24,547 per year
Employment type: Full-time
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Job type: Apprenticeship / Training
Application deadline: Midnight, Tuesday 1 September 2026

Opportunity Overview

Liverpool City Council is launching the Liverpool Young Futures Apprenticeship Programme, a dedicated route into employment for young people living in Liverpool.

This is not simply work experience. Successful applicants will receive a real job, real salary, recognised qualification and potential long-term career path while gaining valuable experience working for one of the city’s largest employers.

Applicants only need to submit one application, and they will be considered for suitable opportunities across the programme.

Apprenticeship Opportunities Available

• Apprentice Neighbourhood Officer
• Emergency Planning and Resilience Apprentice
• Apprentice Horticulturist
• Apprentice Arborist
• Environmental Services Apprentice
• Apprentice Workshop Assistant
• Digital Content Creator Apprentice
• Health and Safety Apprentice
• ICT and Digital Apprentice
• Apprentice Finance and Booking Coordinator
• Apprentice Venue Operations Coordinator
• Regulatory Support Apprentice
• Signs and Lines Apprentice
• Apprentice Residential Assistant
• Bereavement Services Apprentice

Salary and Benefits

Successful apprentices will receive:

• £24,547 annual salary from day one
• 35-hour working week
• Paid learning time included within working hours
• A qualification recognised across the UK
• 27 days annual leave
• Bank holidays
• Employee benefits
• Wellbeing support
• Access to the Early Careers Network
• Valuable practical experience with one of Liverpool’s largest employers

Who Can Apply?

To apply, you must:

• Be 16–20 years old, or up to 24 if you have an EHCP or are care experienced
• Be a Liverpool resident, or a Liverpool City Council care leaver living outside the city boundary
• Have the legal right to work in the UK
• Meet the relevant apprenticeship eligibility requirements, including UK residency requirements
• Be willing to work towards Functional Skills qualifications if you do not currently have GCSE Grade 4/C or equivalent in English and Maths

Recruitment Process

1. Initial Application
Submit one application and identify the types of roles that interest you.

2. Shortlisting
Eligible candidates may be shortlisted for the next stage.

3. Assessment Centre
Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre in September 2026. Exact dates are to be confirmed.

4. Interview
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment centre may progress to interviews with hiring managers.

Programme Information Event

Liverpool Town Hall
19 August 2026
10:00am–12:00pm

This event provides an opportunity to learn more about the apprenticeship programme and meet people you could potentially be working with.

Application Deadline

Midnight, Tuesday 1 September 2026

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

Important Visa and Sponsorship Information

The vacancy information states that candidates must either already have the right to work in the UK or meet the relevant Home Office criteria for visa sponsorship.

However, the employer’s information states that it is understood that this apprenticeship does not meet the requirements for a Skilled Worker visa.

Candidates who require sponsorship should independently check the current Home Office eligibility requirements before applying.

This is not legal or immigration advice.

Who This Opportunity Is Relevant To

This opportunity may be particularly relevant to:

• Young Liverpool residents aged 16–20
• Eligible care-experienced young people
• Eligible applicants with an EHCP
• School or college leavers
• Young people seeking their first professional role
• Applicants interested in local government careers
• People interested in ICT and digital careers
• Applicants interested in environmental services
• Those interested in finance and administration
• Young people seeking a paid apprenticeship
• Applicants wanting to gain a recognised qualification while earning a salary

Key Facts

Application Process

Applications are directed through the employer’s Tribepad recruitment system.

Applicants should:

1. Complete their full Tribepad profile.
2. Provide their education history.
3. Provide work history where applicable.
4. Submit the application before the deadline.
5. Monitor the email address registered with Tribepad.
6. Check spam/junk folders regularly for recruitment updates.

Equal Opportunities and Reasonable Adjustments

Liverpool City Council states that it is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities it serves.

Candidates requiring reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process should contact the employer to discuss their requirements.