HR Apprentice

Wycombe Wanderers Football Club; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional sports club in High Wycombe is seeking an HR Apprentice to support HR operations, including recruitment and onboarding. The role offers hands-on experience and funding for CIPD Level 3 training. Ideal candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths and a strong interest in a career in HR. This position offers opportunities for progression after completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Funded CIPD Level 3 Apprenticeship

Experience working across the club

Progression opportunities upon completion

Qualifications

• Strong interest in starting a career in Human Resources.
• Enthusiastic and proactive with excellent organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, changes, and leavers.
• Assist with maintaining accurate HR records.
• Help with recruitment processes: posting jobs, screening CVs, coordinating interviews.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interest in HR

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

Job description

Organisation: Wycombe Wanderers Football Club
Salary: £18,000
Location: High Wycombe
Contract type: Apprentice
Closing date: 10 October 2025

Location: High Wycombe (Stadium & Training Ground) with occasional travel to Harlington (Academy Training Ground)
Hours: Full-Time (including occasional evening/weekend work on matchdays)
Contract Type: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship (typically 16 months) with the possibility of a permanent role at the end of the Apprenticeship
Reports To: HR Manager
Training Provided: CIPD Level 3 (HR Support) Apprenticeship

Wycombe Wanderers FC is a League One Football Club with ambition. We’re on an exciting journey to grow the club through development of a new and progressive academy, alongside investment to support evolution of the 1st team environment, performance infrastructure, and progression to higher performance levels.

We are committed to developing talent both on and off the pitch and are looking for a motivated HR Apprentice to join our team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about people, football, and starting a career in HR.

Role Overview

As an HR Apprentice, you’ll support the day-to-day operations of the club’s HR function — working with departments across football operations, academy, commercial, and stadium teams. You'll gain hands-on HR experience while studying toward your CIPD qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration of the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, changes, and leavers.
• Assist with maintaining accurate HR records.
• Help with recruitment processes: posting jobs, screening CVs, coordinating interviews.
• Prepare offer letters, contracts, and induction packs for new staff.
• Support safeguarding and compliance processes (e.g., DBS checks, training records).
• Update HR systems and databases (e.g. absence tracking, holiday records).
• Assist with payroll processing.
• Respond to routine HR queries.
• Participate in HR projects, including wellbeing, equality, diversity & inclusion, and training initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Strong interest in starting a career in Human Resources.
• Enthusiastic and proactive with excellent organisational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.
• Willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings/weekends.

Desirable:

• Interest in football or sports industry.
• Experience in an admin or customer service role.

What We Offer

• Funded CIPD Level 3 Apprenticeship.
• Experience working across the club.
• A chance to contribute to exciting HR and people initiatives within the club.
• Progression opportunities upon completion.

To apply, send a CV and covering letter expressing your interest and suitability, to [e-mail].