HR Apprentice (Level 3) - 18-Month Career Kickstart

Howden; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded professional qualificati

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Howden is launching a 18-month HR apprenticeship in Milton Keynes, designed to build technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence. You’ll join a permanent team and gain real experience while pursuing a Level 3 HR qualification.

You’ll start with a structured induction, work with our HR Advisory and Employee Services teams, and progressively take on more responsibility as you learn, helping colleagues across the business while developing essential HR capabilities.

Qualifications

• No apprenticeship experience required; training provided.
• Final year or recent school leaver seeking a career in HR.
• Able to follow processes accurately and produce high-quality work.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Comfortable communicating with managers and colleagues at different levels.

Responsibilities

• Gain broad experience across HR whilst supporting our HR Advisory team and HR Employee Services team.
• Support colleagues by responding to HR queries and helping maintain accurate employee records.
• Learn how HR processes work by supporting onboarding and understanding how we support employees throughout their careers.
• Develop HR knowledge by shadowing experienced HR Advisors and handling employee cases from start to finish.
• Build confidence communicating with stakeholders by supporting managers and employees with day-to-day queries and requests.
• Assist with gathering and analysing HR data, helping the team produce regular reports and insights for the business.
• Support our team by helping to maintain up-to-date and accurate HR records.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Curious & eager to learn

Independent worker

Empathy

Education

GCSE English and Maths grade C/4

Job description

Howden is launching a 18-month HR apprenticeship in Milton Keynes, designed to build technical knowledge, professional skills and confidence. You’ll join a permanent team and gain real experience while pursuing a Level 3 HR qualification.

You’ll start with a structured induction, work with our HR Advisory and Employee Services teams, and progressively take on more responsibility as you learn, helping colleagues across the business while developing essential HR capabilities.