Fully Funded HR Support Apprentice — Public Sector Start

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeship

Paid hands-on experience

Mentoring and career development

Hybrid working model

Public sector environment

Job summary

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is offering an entry‑level HR Support Apprentice role. The successful candidate will work with experienced HR and People professionals, providing administrative support and helping deliver HR processes in a public‑sector environment.

The role is a 2-year fixed-term apprenticeship starting November 2026, with a salary in the £26,403–£27,694 range and a hybrid working model, typically 2–3 days in the office each week.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs, including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Minimum 2 A Levels - Grade C or above, (or the equivalent qualification).
• Work/volunteering experience in a professional environment.
• Good communication and basic IT skills (Microsoft Office or equivalent).
• Good organisational and time management skills, with a reliable and professional approach.
• The ability to work collaboratively, showing resilience, enthusiasm and a commitment to delivering your best.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across a range of HR and People processes.
• Assist with recruitment administration, including arranging interviews, preparing documentation and maintaining accurate records.
• Support the onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee information and HR records.
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including starters, leavers and changes to employment.
• Respond to routine HR queries from employees and managers, providing appropriate information or signposting to relevant policies and guidance.
• Support the implementation and administration of HR policies and procedures.
• Assist HR colleagues with employee relations administration and documentation.
• Support the production of HR reports and people data.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately and in accordance with organisational policies and data protection requirements.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support effective people processes.
• Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and contribute to service improvement.
• Develop an understanding of employment legislation and how it applies within a public‑sector organisation.
• Provide a professional, helpful and customer‑focused service to employees and managers.

Skills

GCSEs incl English & Maths

A Levels

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Professional attitude

Right to work in UK

Education

5 GCSEs incl English & Maths

2 A Levels

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is offering an entry‑level HR Support Apprentice role. The successful candidate will work with experienced HR and People professionals, providing administrative support and helping deliver HR processes in a public‑sector environment.

The role is a 2-year fixed-term apprenticeship starting November 2026, with a salary in the £26,403–£27,694 range and a hybrid working model, typically 2–3 days in the office each week.