Lowestoft Town Council has many varied roles within its growing team, from administration roles to grounds maintenance. As a Real Living Wage and a Disability Confident Employer, we are becoming a major employer within the local community.
Current Opportunities
There is currently one apprenticeship opportunity available.
Sports Development Apprentice
18-month Level 4 Community Sports Coach Apprenticeship
Winners of the 2026 Suffolk Whole Community Health and Well-Being Award, Lowestoft Town Council is committed to providing free to access sporting facilities across the town with a range of complementary coaching and activities. Our facilities include tennis courts, pickleball courts, cricket and football pitches, outdoor gym equipment and bowls greens.
You will work with our Sports Development Officer to embed and development our programme to encourage engagement across our electorate whilst completing tasks to maintain our facilities. At the same time, you will study for your Level 4 apprenticeship.
To be considered for this apprenticeship, you will need a relevant Level 3 qualification (e.g. A Levels or BTEC) in sports coaching, sports and exercise science, or a related field or equivalent relevant work experience.
Existing experience in sports delivery is desirable, as are relevant sports coaching qualifications.An interest in sport and physical activity, particularly racket sports such as tennis, pickleball and padel is key.
