Developing the Young Workforce (DYW) works with employers, schools and the colleges in Edinburgh, Midlothian and East Lothian to deliver Scotland's Youth Employment Strategy. They are looking to recruit a Modern Apprentice for the project, which is based at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce in Edinburgh City Centre. 

You will be office based with some travel to events and meetings. Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce employs 20 people, the DYW project has a small team of 4.

As the DYW Business Support Modern Apprentice you will be trained and your day would include:
Answering and directing calls to team members or taking messages
Responding and directing incoming emails and enquiries about DYW
Greeting visitors and offering refreshments
Supporting the team in planning and delivering events, like careers events in schools, buisness breakfasts and conferences.
Supporting the team in prepraing for meetings and training workshops
Recording information on the project database, printing reports for the team.
Stock audits and ordering materials
Social media posts and tracking for DYW
Writing and posting website content

For further information and details of how to apply, click here. Closing date: Friday 15th December 2017.