Human Resources Apprentice

The Howard Academy Trust; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded Level 3 HR Support Aprent

Job summary

The Howard Academy Trust is looking for an enthusiastic HR Apprentice to join our Central HR Team in Maidstone. You will gain hands-on experience across the full employee lifecycle, supporting a busy HR department and colleagues across our academies.

No prior HR experience is required; we value organisation, eagerness to learn, and strong people skills to build a rewarding HR career within education.

Qualifications

• No previous HR experience required.
• Organised and eager to learn.
• Enjoys working with people and developing professional skills.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding of new employees
• Supporting staff wellbeing initiatives
• HR administration
• Contractual changes
• Learning and development administration
• Supporting HR projects

Skills

Organised mindset

Eagerness to learn

People skills

Communication

Education

Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to earn while you learn, gain a recognised qualification and build a rewarding career in Human Resources?

At The Howard Academy Trust, we're looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious HR Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive Central HR Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within a busy HR department, supporting employees across our academies.

No previous HR experience is required. We're looking for someone who is organised, eager to learn, enjoys working with people and is ready to develop valuable professional skills that will set them up for a successful future career.

As our HR Apprentice, you'll gain experience across the full employee lifecycle, supporting a wide range of HR activities, including:

• Recruitment and onboarding of new employees
• Supporting staff wellbeing initiatives
• HR administration
• Contractual changes
• Learning and development administration
• Supporting HR projects

Every day will bring something different, giving you valuable insight into how a professional HR team operates.

What will you receive?

• A fully funded Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship
• Practical HR experience within a successful Trust
• Mentoring and support from experienced HR professionals
• Opportunities to develop skills in recruitment, employee relations, wellbeing and organisational development
• A recognised qualification to kick‑start your HR career
• Access to Howard Academy Trust employee benefits and wellbeing support

Why join The Howard Academy Trust?

At The Howard Academy Trust, our people are at the heart of everything we do. By joining us, you'll become part of a supportive, collaborative team that is passionate about making a difference to the lives of children and young people through education.

This is more than an apprenticeship; it's the first step in building a professional HR career.