HR Support Apprentice: Learn, Grow & Make Impact

West of England Mayor; West of England; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeship

Paid hands-on experience

Training and mentoring

Career development opportunities

Public sector environment

Job summary

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is recruiting an HR Support Apprentice to start a two-year fixed term role from November 2026. You’ll work with experienced HR professionals providing admin and operational support across many people-related activities.

This entry-level apprenticeship offers learning, mentoring and real hands-on work in a supportive public-sector environment, with a pathway to develop your career while studying. Right to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above).
• Minimum 2 A Levels or equivalent qualifications.
• Good communication and basic IT skills required.
• Willingness to learn and develop in HR in a public sector setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across HR and People processes.
• Assist with recruitment administration: interview arrangements and records.
• Support onboarding and induction of new employees.
• Maintain confidential employee information and HR records.
• Handle employee lifecycle activities: starters, leavers, changes.
• Respond to routine HR queries with guidance or policy signposting.
• Support HR policy implementation and procedures.
• Assist with employee relations administration and documentation.
• Support HR reports and people data production.
• Protect confidentiality and data protection compliance.
• Collaborate with colleagues to improve HR processes.

Skills

Good communication

Basic IT skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Teamwork and collaboration

Curiosity and willingness to learn

Education

5 GCSEs including English and Maths

Minimum 2 A Levels

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The West of England Mayoral Combined Authority is recruiting an HR Support Apprentice to start a two-year fixed term role from November 2026. You’ll work with experienced HR professionals providing admin and operational support across many people-related activities.

This entry-level apprenticeship offers learning, mentoring and real hands-on work in a supportive public-sector environment, with a pathway to develop your career while studying. Right to work in the UK is required.