HR Apprentice

eTeach UK Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Regular CPD and qualifications

Generous holiday allowance

Flexible/agile working (role dependent

Benefits package with discounts

Clear progression routes

Mentor support to succeed

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Heart of Worcestershire College is seeking an HR Apprentice to join our Human Resources team at the Redditch campus. You will support recruitment, onboarding, and HR administration while developing professional HR knowledge through an apprenticeship programme.

Based at Redditch with some travel to other sites as needed, this role offers opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking college recognised for a positive workplace culture and learner-focused ethos.

Responsibilities

• Support the recruitment process by preparing job adverts, coordinating interviews, and producing offer letters and employment contracts.
• Assist with onboarding new starters, including tracking references, right to work checks, DBS documentation, and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Provide administrative support across the HR function, managing communications, filing systems, databases, and responding to enquiries.
• Support staff development and engagement activities, including training administration, wellbeing initiatives, and HR projects and events.
• Develop professional HR knowledge through an apprenticeship programme while delivering a positive, customer-focused service and ensuring compliance with college policies and procedures.

Job description

Salary: £15,433 per annum, based on 37 hours x 52 weeks

HR Apprentice 37 Hours x 52 Weeks Salary: £15,433 per annum, based on 37 hours x 52 weeks.Location: Redditch Campus

Join us as a HR Apprentice at Heart of Worcestershire CollegeWe are looking for someone who’s ambitious, driven, and has attention to detail to join our Human Resources team.This is your chance to grow your skills, explore new opportunities, and take on exciting challenges in a vibrant, forward thinking environment.Heart of Worcestershire College is recognised for nurturing the brilliance of every student and we are proud to be a college that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Our latest Ofsted report highlights our continued commitment to delivering high-quality education, outstanding support for learners and meaningful partnerships with employers and the wider community. HoW college has also been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 reflecting our commitment to building a positive workplace culture where colleagues feel valued, supported and able to thrive.You’ll be mainly based at our Redditch campus, but flexibility to travel across sites is essential.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

• Support the recruitment process by preparing job adverts, coordinating interviews, and producing offer letters and employment contracts.
• Assist with onboarding new starters, including tracking references, right to work checks, DBS documentation, and maintaining accurate HR records.
• Provide administrative support across the HR function, managing communications, filing systems, databases, and responding to enquiries.
• Support staff development and engagement activities, including training administration, wellbeing initiatives, and HR projects and events.
• Develop professional HR knowledge through an apprenticeship programme while delivering a positive, customer-focused service and ensuring compliance with college policies and procedures.

WHO WE ARE

Heart of Worcestershire College is the county’s largest and most diverse FE provider, offering academic, vocational, and community courses across multiple campuses. In 2026 the college achieved a strong standard or expected standard across all areas from Ofsted. We are also delighted to be recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. This accolade reflects the culture we have worked hard to build across the College. Our values — diversity, integrity, partnership and trust — power everything we do and shape the experience we give our learners. We’re also on a mission to be 90% green by 2030 — and we’d love you to be part of that journey.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE

A career at HoW offers much more than a monthly pay slip. We invest in our people and make sure they feel supported, valued, and ready to shine.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular CPD and opportunities to gain new qualifications
• Generous holiday allowance
• Agile and flexible working options (role dependent)
• A great benefits package with high street and travel discounts
• Clear progression routes
• A mentor to help you settle in and succeed
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free onsite parking (at selected campuses)
• Opportunities to give back through community and charity projects

WE HIRE PEOPLE.

We value individuality. Everyone at HoW brings their own story, background, identity and strengths — and together, we’re stronger for it.

We’re committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and expect all colleagues to share our dedication to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds.

NEED TO KNOW

All successful candidates will need to complete and pay for a DBS check, plus required online verification checks. Please note: HoW College reserves the right to extend the advertising period for this vacancy or close the vacancy early in line with volume of applicants. We would therefore advise interested candidates to apply promptly.

If you are viewing this advert on Indeed, Total Jobs or another job board, it is worth noting there is more information about the position on the Heart of Worcestershire website, this will include the role profile.

Closing date: 17th November 2026

Interview date: TBC