A Fenland District Council HR administration apprentice who is ‘always ready to take on a new challenge’ has been recognised at regional awards. Ross Potter was named Business Disciplines (HR & Management) Apprentice of the Year 2024 award at the Cambridge Regional College Apprenticeship Awards.
An awards citation said: “Ross has been recognised for his positive can-do attitude in HR & Management, his immaculate attendance record, and completion of all assignment deadlines throughout the course.
“He has passed each subject at the first attempt and has a polite and professional manner both in college and in the workplace.
“He is recognised across his authority as someone who doesn’t shy away from a challenge and will get involved in all areas of work to continuously develop and reinforce his learning.”
Cllr Jan French, deputy leader of Fenland District Council, said: “I’m delighted to say Ross’s award adds to a growing list of excellence awards for our teams.”
Ross, 25, of south Lincolnshire, spent five years in early years education before deciding on a career switch and joining the council in April 2022.
He said: “Changing the direction of my career was a big decision but I am so glad I did it as an apprenticeship.
“Doing an apprenticeship has meant I was able to get direct experience that I just would not have got from being in a classroom.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity Fenland District Council has given me and the help and support they have offered throughout.”
Mark Robertson, Cambridge Regional College (CRC) principal, said: “We are proud to support future and current talent through apprenticeships and provide support to employers.”
- Danielle Brooke, a member of Fenland’s planning team, was recently named Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Awards for Research Excellence 2023 winner: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/article/17614/Excellence-award-for-Fenland-planning-team-member
- For job opportunities with Fenland District Council see: https://www.fenland.gov.uk/vacancies
