People Apprentice

What you will gain:

• Opportunity to work with a small, friendly and collaborative People Team, gaining hands-on experience across all areas of HR, rather thank being limited to one aspect.
• Experience in a culture which is supportive, inclusive and people-focused, which values teamwork, initiative and a willingness to learn where no two days are the same.
• Plenty of opportunities to learn, contribute and grow in confidence.

Key Responsibilities:

• General Administrative Support: Handle day-to-day administrative tasks, including responding to staff queries, preparing contracts, and maintaining HR information systems.
• Recruitment Support: Assist with recruitment processes, including job postings, reference checks, and onboarding of new employees.
• Employee Records Management: Maintain and update accurate employee records, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations (e.g. GDPR).
• Payroll Assistance: Support payroll processing by entering data and addressing payroll-related queries.
• People Team Policy & Compliance: Ensure adherence to People policies, monitor compliance (e.g., Right to Work checks, DBS checks), and assist with audits.

Who you will be:

• Someone who is friendly, approachable, enthusiastic and genuinely interested in developing a career in HR.
• Someone who enjoys working with people, has strong communication and interpersonal skills, and be comfortable supporting colleagues across a diverse organisation.
• Someone who understands and exercises discretion, professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
• Someone who is approachable, organised, adaptable and enthusiastic about working with people.
• Someone with a positive attitude, curiosity and motivation to succeed. No previous HR experience is necessary as a good work ethic, willingness to learn and a genuine desire to develop are far more important.
• Someone with a genuine interest in HR and supporting people.
• Someone with some experience in administration processes and office working.

After the apprenticeship

Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship, a permanent role may be considered. Further training and development opportunities may also be available, depending on business needs and individual performance.

Things to consider

Things to Consider:

• This role is based at the West Dean Estate in West Dean, West Sussex, which is situated in the South Downs, 6 miles north of Chichester.
• Onsite parking available.
• Public Transport is available – closest bus stop is a short walk from the estate while trains go into Chichester and connect with bus services.
• This is an 18-month apprenticeship to include end point assessment.
• GCSE Math and English minimum grade 4 is essential for eligibility and A Levels would be an advantage.
• -Applicants MUST BE resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK.
• Applicants WILL NOT BE eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer.
• Applicants MUST BE resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study.
• Applicants MUST BE committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship.
• This role will start immediately on recruitment with the college learning starting in February 2027.
• There are a range of benefits including 33 days' holiday (including bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, free on-site parking, access to our swimming pool, library and tennis courts, free entry to West Dean Gardens, and free or discounted places on our short courses.