HR Apprentice (Level 5) - UCB

Getting In Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the science and technology sector is looking for an HR Apprentice to join their UK team. This 24-month apprenticeship offers hands-on experience across the HR lifecycle, supporting 700 colleagues while studying towards a Level 5 CIPD qualification. Ideal for candidates keen on shaping employee experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least six months of HR experience required.
• Excited to learn and work in a dynamic environment.
• Motivated and curious about HR.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and respond to employee queries.
• Coordinate starters and leavers process.
• Manage training arrangements and support HR projects.

Skills

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Presentation skills

Administrative skills

Number skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Initiative

Education

Level 5 CIPD qualification

Job description

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, Apply From: 26/06/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Employer

Cogent Ssc Limited

Vacancy Description

Are you passionate about people and ready to take the next big step in a career in HR? If you’ve already gained at least six months of HR experience and are looking for a role that combines real-world impact with continuous learning, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

AtUCB, a global biopharmaceutical leader in neurology and immunology, we’re driven by a bold ambition: to transform the lives of people living with severe diseases. With over 9,000 colleagues across the globe, we put patients at the heart of everything we do – and we know that our people are essential to making that happen.

We’re looking for a motivated and curiousHR Apprenticeto join our vibrant UK HR team on a24-month apprenticeship programme. While working alongside experienced HR professionals, you’ll provide day-to-day support for our 700 UK-based colleagues, gaining hands-on experience across the full HR lifecycle. From supporting recruitment and onboarding to helping with HR projects and employee engagement, you’ll develop your skills in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. You will support and learn from a busy HR department, which consists of

A Team of 4 Generalist Business Partners
An Operational team of 5 responsible for the employee life cycle, pay and benefits
A Recruitment team of 5
You’ll also study towards yourLevel 5 CIPD qualification, building the knowledge and capability to grow into a future HR leader – all while contributing to a company that’s changing lives with science and innovation.

If you're inspired by purpose, excited to learn, and ready to play a key role in shaping the employee experience at a company that truly values people, we’d love to hear from you.

MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Monitoring and responding to first level employee queries though the on-line portal ‘HR Answers’
• Coordination of the starters and leavers process, including reference checking, reporting and communicating with other relevant departments.
• Setting up and manage arrangements for all new hire inductions including slide preparations, collating induction packs, arranging catering
• Managing all aspects of training: including booking trainers, candidate registration, meeting invitations, distribution of pre-work, booking rooms and catering.
• Support the relocation process for internal transfers and new recruits, through arranging temporary accommodation, and tracking financial spend and reporting to Finance for tax purposes.
• Arranging and collating exit interviews and reporting on trends/ analysis.
• Maintaining complete and accurate employee files – electronic and hard copy.
• Processing all Purchase Orders and invoice processing in SAP to ensure department spend is managed effectively

Key Details

Vacancy Title

HR Apprentice (Level 5) - UCB

Employer Description

As the specialists in skills for science and technology, our purpose is to make sure your business; your people and our industry are future ready.We are a not-for-profit charitable organisation with a family of commercially focused companies committed to supporting the skills, needs and ambitions across the UK science and technology sector.

Vacancy Location

216 Bath Road Slough SL1 3WE

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000327846

Key Dates

Apply From

26/06/2025

Closing Date For Applications

2025-07-14 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-09-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

• People Professional Level 5 (Higher national diploma) Apprenticeship Standard
• A blend of online learning and day release

Learning Provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Contact Details

Tom Bretherton Vacancy Type:

Skills Required

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsPresentation skillsAdministrative skillsNumber skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalInitiative

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