Apprentice HR Administrator

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic central team as an Apprentice HR Administrator with a leading education trust in Manchester. This full-time, fixed-term role offers the chance to gain valuable experience while completing your apprenticeship. You will support HR functions and be expected to progress into a full HR Administrator role upon completion of the program.

Benefits

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cyclescheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English required.
• Previous experience in customer-facing roles is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to HR processes.
• Manage HR data and compliance.
• Assist recruitment processes.
• Participate in apprenticeship training and complete assignments.

Skills

Customer Service

Administration

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:GCSE Maths and English and meets entry requirements for Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship
Start Date: 1st September 2025
Salary: £24,404 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Apprentice HR Administrator to join our fantastic central team at Prospere Learning Trust.

This is a fixed term appointment for 18 months, full time working 35 hours per week offering Grade 3 salary £24,404 per annum.

You will be allocated weekly dedicated study time and work towards accreditation by achieving the apprenticeship standards, completing all required assignments and training. Aspiring to progress to a HR Administrator role within the team after successfully completing the Apprenticeship programme.

What will you be doing as an apprentice?

As an Apprentice HR Administrator you will work under the direction of our Senior HR Administrator and be responsible for a wide range of duties including:

About the Candidate

We’re looking for:

You will join the Trust central HR Team to provide excellent support to our schools, enabling us to recruit, develop and retain outstanding staff to provide exceptional education for all students.

This role is customer focused, with a particular emphasis on administration, supporting the recruitment process, managing HR data and compliance. Previous experience working in a customer facing role would be highly advantageous.

The successful candidate will be based in our central support office on the Piper Hill High School 6th Form site, working closely with staff across our schools and the wider HR team.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays –teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document;non-teachers receive 26 days annual leaveplus bank holidays,increasing to 31 dayswith 5 years' service
• Cyclescheme- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aidin every school
• Blue Light Card- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bYond cashback card- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust:prospere.org.uk

About Prospere Learning Trust

Prospere Learning Trust is a high performing, inclusive and innovative Trust comprising of 9 schools, including 4 mainstream high schools and 5 special needs schools (both primary and secondary) with further schools anticipated across Greater Manchester.

We currently employ over 1000 staff and we believe that our staff play a vital role in achieving our vision ofan exceptional education for all. We believe thatgreat schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We are driven by our core values:

• Inclusion- we recognise people need different levels of support to achieve equitable outcomes.
• Comprehensive education– we welcome all people from our local community.
• Excellence– high standards institutionally, academically and in personal development.
• Expertise– great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in all our staff to achieve their potential.
• Collaboration– we believe we are stronger together.
• Reflection– we are underpinned by thoughtful use of relevant evidence and research.

At Prospere Learning Trust,we pride ourselves in being a great place to learn, work, and grow. We have a resolute focus on developing the quality of education in all of our schools.

To support our staff, we come together as acollaborative learning community, with a strong culture of professional development and mutual support

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer:

• Generous holiday allowance- Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension- You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave- Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks- Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow- We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member- We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave- Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewedhere

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation