Apprentice Licensing Customer Service Assistant at Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is listed on Apprentice Wizard from GOV.UK Find an Apprenticeship. It was last seen live on 31 October 2026. The closing date is listed as 15 November 2026. Confirm the closing date and entry requirements on the employer's application page before you apply.
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary
£24,552 a year
Location
The Core Library, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG
Deadline
15 November 2026
Type
apprenticeship
Start date
1 January 2027
Duration
1 Year
Positions
1 position available
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Training provider
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED
Standard (Level 2)
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
To provide support to the Licensing Team to meet high service demand. The function of this post is to provide assistance and support in answering customer queries within the Licensing Team in Regulatory Services, and in particular assisting the Taxi Licensing Training Officer.
To be trained to answer all enquiries in a timely, courteous, and professional manner, ensuring that customer needs are clearly understood, and those enquiries are followed through to conclusion, through the use of effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
To use own initiative and problem-solving skills to deal with enquiries via a range of communication methods including face to face, telephone, and email.
To be first point of contact for the public and other service users that have made enquiries or requests for services and to ensure they are received and recorded correctly.
To work as part of a team to handle difficult or sensitive issues and customer complaints effectively.
To communicate effectively with customers and take responsibility for keeping accurate and up to date records in accordance with appropriate standards, procedures and quality management systems of the service.
Entry Requirements
Subject-specific qualifications
| Subject | Type | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | GCSE | A-C/4 or above | Required |
| Maths | GCSE | A-C/4 or above | Required |
Skills Required
What they're looking for
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Quality score: 72/100
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is a public-sector or mission-led employer where service delivery, fairness, evidence, accountability, and public impact are usually important.
Student note
Applications should show motivation for public value, clear written communication, judgement, teamwork, and evidence-based problem-solving.
Application tips
Salary
£24,552 a year
Location
The Core Library, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3RG
Deadline
15 November 2026
Type
apprenticeship
Start date
1 January 2027
Duration
1 Year
Positions
1 position available
Working hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Training provider
COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE TRAINING LIMITED
Standard (Level 2)
Customer service practitioner (level 2)
To provide support to the Licensing Team to meet high service demand. The function of this post is to provide assistance and support in answering customer queries within the Licensing Team in Regulatory Services, and in particular assisting the Taxi Licensing Training Officer.
To be trained to answer all enquiries in a timely, courteous, and professional manner, ensuring that customer needs are clearly understood, and those enquiries are followed through to conclusion, through the use of effective problem solving and interpersonal skills.
To use own initiative and problem-solving skills to deal with enquiries via a range of communication methods including face to face, telephone, and email.
To be first point of contact for the public and other service users that have made enquiries or requests for services and to ensure they are received and recorded correctly.
To work as part of a team to handle difficult or sensitive issues and customer complaints effectively.
To communicate effectively with customers and take responsibility for keeping accurate and up to date records in accordance with appropriate standards, procedures and quality management systems of the service.
Entry Requirements
Subject-specific qualifications
| Subject | Type | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | GCSE | A-C/4 or above | Required |
| Maths | GCSE | A-C/4 or above | Required |
Skills Required
What they're looking for
Use these cues to judge how complete and actionable this listing looks.
Quality score: 72/100
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is a public-sector or mission-led employer where service delivery, fairness, evidence, accountability, and public impact are usually important.
Student note
Applications should show motivation for public value, clear written communication, judgement, teamwork, and evidence-based problem-solving.
Application tips