HR Apprenticeship: Launch Your People & Culture Career

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market leading contributory pension

Holiday entitlement 270 hours + every

Every other Friday off (flexible)

Employee discounts portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Services

Job summary

AWE is offering an HR Apprenticeship (Level 3 - Advanced) at Green Park, Reading. You will explore Case management, Recruitment, Learning & Development, and HR operations across multiple teams, gaining hands-on experience while supporting national security objectives.

The apprenticeship develops practical HR skills, with placements across the People, Culture and Communication function. Start date 1st September 2027, on-site pattern three days a week, with a structured progression path.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.
• Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027.

Responsibilities

• Case management – supporting employee relations processes such as investigations, absence management and disciplinary matters.
• Reward and recognition – supporting pay, benefits and recognising employee achievements.
• Recruitment – helping with internal and external recruitment activity at AWE.
• HR Business Partners – supporting HR across different business areas.
• Learning and Development – supporting training opportunities for AWE employees.
• HR Help Desk – assisting with general HR questions and directing queries to the right team.

Skills

PC literate

Communication skills

Teamwork

Health and safety aware

Following instructions

Concentration

Passion for profession

Education

GCSEs Maths & English grade 4/C or above

Job description

AWE is offering an HR Apprenticeship (Level 3 - Advanced) at Green Park, Reading. You will explore Case management, Recruitment, Learning & Development, and HR operations across multiple teams, gaining hands-on experience while supporting national security objectives.

The apprenticeship develops practical HR skills, with placements across the People, Culture and Communication function. Start date 1st September 2027, on-site pattern three days a week, with a structured progression path.