Apprentice HR & Recruitment Admin - CIPD Path

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Apprentice HR/Recruitment Administrator. This 18‑month development role combines workplace learning with CIPD Level 3 training, offering hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding and HR administration within a dynamic hospital environment.

You will support end-to-end processes, ensure timely checks, maintain records and work with HR teams to deliver a high-quality service to managers and applicants.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths achieved (or equivalent).
• Willingness to complete CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.
• Experience in a busy administrative environment with accurate data entry.
• Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel.
• Advanced keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes, including vacancy administration and candidate communications.
• Assist with HR Operations tasks such as contractual changes, employment documentation and maintaining records.
• Maintain data across HR systems (ESR and ATS) ensuring data quality and compliance.
• Collaborate with HR Operations and Talent Acquisition to support campaigns and service improvements.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

IT skills including Excel

Education

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Excel

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust invites applications for an Apprentice HR/Recruitment Administrator. This 18‑month development role combines workplace learning with CIPD Level 3 training, offering hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding and HR administration within a dynamic hospital environment.

You will support end-to-end processes, ensure timely checks, maintain records and work with HR teams to deliver a high-quality service to managers and applicants.