Apprentice HR & Recruitment Administrator (CIPD Path)

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is offering an exciting 18-month apprenticeship role for an Apprentice HR/Recruitment Administrator, based in Southampton. You will gain hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding and general HR administration while studying for CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.

The role supports HR Operations and Talent Acquisition teams, helping to maintain records, handle pre-employment checks and contribute to a professional HR service

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) and willing to complete CIPD Level 3.
• Recent experience in a busy administrative environment with accurate data entry.
• Strong organisational, communication and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills, especially Excel, and ability to learn new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Assist with HR Operations tasks such as contracts and employee records.
• Maintain data accuracy across ESR and ATS.
• Collaborate with HR teams to support campaigns and events.

Skills

GCSE English

GCSE Maths

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Excel

Education

5 GCSEs including English & Maths

CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate

Tools

ESR HR and Payroll system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust is offering an exciting 18-month apprenticeship role for an Apprentice HR/Recruitment Administrator, based in Southampton. You will gain hands-on experience across recruitment, onboarding and general HR administration while studying for CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.

The role supports HR Operations and Talent Acquisition teams, helping to maintain records, handle pre-employment checks and contribute to a professional HR service