HR Apprentice

Position: HR Support Apprentice
Location: Greater London

About The Role

Are you ready to kickstart your career in Human Resources? Islington Council is thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Human Resources (HR) Support Apprentice role for the next 24 months. Join our team and gain invaluable hands‑on experience in a vibrant and supportive HR environment. We are responsible for providing HR advice and processing transactions for managers and staff.

Your duties will include HR query management, payroll and transactional changes, and recruitment pre‑employment checks. Working as part of a friendly and dedicated team, your role will be varied and rewarding.

As an HR Support Apprentice, you will be a vital part of our HR teams, providing essential support and contributing to various HR processes. This role is perfect for someone enthusiastic about developing their skills and gaining meaningful experience in a professional setting.

Our apprenticeships combine working in a great job, with training, development, and a competitive salary. You will be given dedicated time in your working week to focus on your studies. You will also have access to a network of colleagues from within the organisation and tutors to support your learning.

Key responsibilities

• Assisting the HR Advice team in responding to customer queries.
• Supporting the HR Transactions team to ensure payroll changes are completed efficiently and on time.
• Managing HR administrative tasks, including maintaining records and updating employee information. Assisting with recruitment for council vacancies, ensuring a smooth hiring process.

What we’re looking for

• A motivated individual with a positive approach and a “can‑do” attitude.
• IT skills, including experience with Microsoft Office.
• A willingness to learn and develop in a fast‑paced HR environment.

Training and Development

• Complete a level 3 HR Support apprenticeship qualification.
• Study Maths and English if you have not already achieved a GCSE or Level 2 equivalent.
• Participate in the Councils apprenticeship network and various development activities.
• Have access to a buddy/mentor.

Ready to embark on an exciting career journey? Apply now to become an HR Support Apprentice at Islington Council and make a difference in our community. Join us and:

• Develop your skills
  in a dynamic HR environment.
• Gain hands‑on experience
  with supportive teams.
• Contribute to meaningful HR processes
  that impact our employees.
• Work towards a nationally recognised Level 3 Human Resource Support Apprenticeship
  .

To apply for this apprenticeship, you must:

• Be aged 16 or above
• Be an Islington resident
• Be an Islington care leaver
• Be an Islington school leaver in the last 12 months

You will also need to satisfy the following course entry requirements:

• Not already have a qualification at the similar level or above in this apprenticeship subject
• Not have extensive skills or experience in this apprenticeship subject
• Pass the course entry tests for example in Maths and English

Note to Recruitment Agencies

We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Working for the team, service and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough and as one of the largest employers we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

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