HR Support Apprenticeship

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic HR Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive HR team.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your skills, gain practical experience across the full employee lifecycle, and build a strong foundation for a future career in HR.

Salary: £8 per hour for the first 12 months, followed by national minimum wage for age

Apprenticeship Qualification - a nationally recognised apprenticeship qualification. HR Support Level 3 Standard

Access to TOTUM student discount

Access to Life and Progress employee support programme which includes:
Health and wellbeing support, Around-the-clock support, and Confidential counselling (provided by SCCU Group)

As an HR Apprentice, you will work closely with an experienced HR team to support the delivery of an efficient and high-quality HR service across our schools.

You will gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Supporting recruitment processes, from advertising roles to coordinating interviews
• Assisting with employee administration, including starters, leavers and contractual changes
• Maintaining accurate HR systems and employee records
• Preparing HR documentation and correspondence
• Providing general administrative support to the HR team

You will also complete a Level 3 HR apprenticeship qualification, with dedicated time to study and develop your knowledge alongside your day-to-day work.

Assist with the coordination of recruitment and selection activities, including:

• Posting job advertisements
• Preparing application packs
• Supporting the scheduling of interviews and booking venues
• Sending routine correspondence (e.g. interview invitations)
• Liaise with candidates and managers, providing a professional point of contact

Support the maintenance of HR systems and databases, ensuring records are accurate and up to date

Assist with processing employee lifecycle administration, including:

• Starters, leavers and contractual changes
• Probation and appraisal communications
• Family leave documentation
• Prepare standard HR letters and documents using templates

Work with the HR team to ensure administrative processes are completed in line with safeguarding requirements and internal procedures

Develop an understanding of employment legislation and HR policies, applying this learning with guidance

Support the team in maintaining accurate records in line with data protection requirements

Provide administrative support to HR Business Partners and the wider HR team as required

Assist in arranging meetings, including booking rooms and preparing documentation

Support the coordination of activities such as Occupational Health appointments

• Actively participate in the apprenticeship programme, completing coursework and training requirements
• Apply learning in the workplace with support from colleagues
• Seek opportunities to build HR knowledge, skills and confidence
• Support the HR team in reviewing and improving administrative processes
• Suggest improvements where appropriate, with guidance

• Carry out duties in line with Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection policies
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the level of the post

• Someone who is keen to learn and develop a career in HR
• Organised, with good attention to detail
• A strong communicator, both written and verbal
• Reliable, professional and able to handle confidential information
• Comfortable using IT systems such as Microsoft Office
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• No previous HR experience is required - we’re looking for potential, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

37 Hours per week - Year-round, Temporary contract for 21 months

Finham Park Multi Academy Trust is committed to delivering aWorld Class education for children aged 3–19, removing artificial barriers of age and phase and ensuring every child thrives. Our ambition is to exceed the highest…