HR – Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is offering an HR apprenticeship based at Green Park, Reading, with three days onsite per week. The program focuses on People, Culture and Communications, supporting HR across employee lifecycle activities from recruitment to workplace queries.

Applicants should have 5 GCSEs (4/C or above) incl. Maths and English, be a British National aged 18+ by Aug 31, 2027, and be willing to obtain security clearance. Start date is 1 September 2027.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English.
• Applicants must be British Nationals and aged 18 by 31 August 2027.
• Willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Professionalism

Education

GCSEs (5 at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English)

Job description

Why this role matters

Help support the people who help AWE deliver its mission. You’ll gain experience across People, Culture and Communication teams, learning how HR supports employees, managers, recruitment, development, reward and workplace queries.

At a glance

Entry requirement

• 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.

Security clearance

• You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role and work in designated areas.

Working pattern

• Usually based at Green Park, Reading, with an expectation to work onsite three days a week during the apprenticeship.

Key dates

• Applications close: 8 November 2026
• Assessment centre: 10 December 2026
• Start date: 1 September 2027

Why being onsite will support your development

Being onsite helps you learn from experienced colleagues. Working regularly at Green Park will help you build relationships across HR teams, understand how the business operates and access support as you develop.

The key skills we’re looking for

• Communication: You can listen carefully, share information clearly and support people with different needs.
• Organisation: You can plan your work, manage information and keep track of tasks.
• Teamwork: You enjoy working with others to support a shared goal.
• Professionalism: You understand the importance of confidentiality, accuracy and following instructions.

Where this apprenticeship could take you

After completing your apprenticeship, you could move into roles such as HR Coordinator, HR Advisor, HR Associate, Reward Advisor, HR Analyst or HR Advisor Onboarding, depending on business need and your interests.

What happens after you apply

• Online application Submit one apprenticeship application before the role closes.
• Online testing If eligible, you’ll complete numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning assessments. Practice materials will be available.
• Assessment centre Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment centre, currently scheduled for 10 December 2026.
• Offer, medical and clearance If successful, you’ll move into the offer, medical and security-clearance stages ahead of joining on 1 September 2027.