People Administrator Apprenticeship

Salary:
Band 4, £27,204 - £27,513(Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)

Location:
Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking

Hours/

Contract:

37 hours per week, permanent

Working for #TeamNP

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.

Learn about our full benefits package

The role

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our People Department as a People Administrator.

As a People Administrator Apprentice, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of professional, efficient and high-quality HR services across Northumbria Police while working towards a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. As part of the People Partnering team, you will gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of HR activities, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed for a successful career in Human Resources.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including areas such as family leave, contractual changes, flexible working requests and employee exits. You will manage HR enquiries through the team inbox, provide excellent customer service to colleagues and stakeholders, maintain accurate employee records and systems, and assist with the preparation of documentation for a range of people‑related processes.

You will also support the production of workforce reports and gain valuable experience working with sensitive information in a professional and confidential manner.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual who is keen to learn, enjoys working with people, has strong attention to detail and is committed to delivering a high standard of service while developing a career in HR.

What you’ll do

Kick‑start your career in Human Resources with Northumbria Police. As a People Administrator Apprentice, you'll gain hands‑on experience while studying towards a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. Working as part of our People Partnering team, you'll play a key role in supporting colleagues across the organisation, developing valuable HR knowledge and building the foundations for a rewarding career in people management.

• A keen interest in developing a career in Human Resources and a willingness to learn.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a varied workload.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to handle…