People & Culture Apprentice

Final date to receive applications: 28 October 2026

Department: People & Culture

Employment Type: Apprentice

Location: Hugh Baird College - Main Campus

Compensation: £23,890 / year

• People & Culture Apprentice
• Hugh Baird College, Bootle
• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Apprenticeship (15 Months)
• £23,890 per annum
• Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship with CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice
• 40 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Access to Medicash and a wide range of staff benefits

Join an Outstanding Team

At Hugh Baird College, an Ofsted Outstanding provider, we are committed to inspiring, challenging, and transforming lives. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we foster a workplace where ideas are valued, creativity is nurtured, and professional growth is supported.

Start Your Career in People & Culture

Are you organised, motivated and eager to learn?

Would you like to build a career helping people, supporting colleagues and making a real difference in the workplace?

We're looking for a People & Culture Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive People & Culture team at Hugh Baird College. This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable workplace experience while studying towards a nationally recognised Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship and CIPD qualification.

As an apprentice, you'll learn about all aspects of People & Culture while playing an important role in supporting colleagues across the College.

• Employee administration
• Payroll support
• HR systems and records management
• Compliance and safeguarding
• Recruitment and onboarding
• Employee relations
• People-focused projects and service improvements

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you'll gain valuable skills, knowledge and confidence while building the foundations for a successful career in People & Culture

Professional Qualification

As part of the role, you'll complete the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship, leading to the CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice. This nationally recognised qualification will help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career in the people profession.

Your apprenticeship training and study time will take place within your contracted working hours, and you'll receive support throughout your learning journey.

You don't need previous experience in People & Culture or HR. We're looking for someone who has:

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A professional and reliable approach
• An interest in developing a career in People & Culture

Whether you're a school leaver, college leaver, graduate, or looking for a change in career direction, we'd love to hear from you.

When you join us, you become part of a caring and supportive community that prioritises employee wellbeing, development, and recognition. Here are some of the benefits available to you:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Up to 50 days annual holiday allowance, excluding bank holidays.
• Flexible Working
• We offer flexible working options depending on the business need, which can provide a better work-life balance for our employees.
• Medicash
• Access to Medicash’s health plans are designed to look after you and your family by boosting your access to treatment and support.
• Pension Scheme
• You will have access to two of the best pension schemes in the country, the Teachers' or the Local Government Pension schemes, depending on your role with us.
• Professional Development
• We are committed to providing continual professional…