Human Resources Apprenticeship

AWE; Aldermaston; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AWE is offering an 18 month HR Apprenticeship designed to equip you with hands-on experience across the People, Culture and Communication function. You will rotate through cases, recruitment, training, and HR help desk support, building a solid foundation for a career in human resources.

Starting 1 September 2027, you will work a 37-hour week with precise shifts and an 9 day fortnight pattern, gaining experience in case management, reward and recognition, recruitment, and learning and

Formación

• GCSEs including English and Maths are essential.
• Strong communication and IT literacy across common software.
• Good organisation and attention to detail are required.

Responsabilidades

• Case management support for employee relations activities.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding processes.
• Support learning and development opportunities for staff.
• Liaise with HR Business Partners to help Teams and business priorities.
• Respond to HR queries through the Help Desk and route to the right team.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Customer care skills

Administrative skills

Team working

Patience

Health and Safety Aware

Educación

GCSEs incl English & Maths (grade 4/C or above)

Descripción del empleo

People, Culture and Communication is a function in AWE that directly provides services and support to our Workforce, enabling people to carry out their jobs effectively and make the most of their time at AWE. This includes helping people join the organisation, supporting their development, answering HR queries, recognising achievements, and helping managers and employees when workplace issues need to be resolved. On the Human Resources (HR) Apprenticeship, you will gain skills and knowledge in several areas of the People, Culture and Communication function by spending time in different teams. This will help you understand how HR supports both employees and the wider business.

Your placements may include:

• Case management — supporting with employee relations processes such as investigations, absence management and disciplinary matters
• Reward and recognition — supporting processes linked to pay, benefits and recognising employee achievements
• Recruitment — helping with internal and external recruitment activity at AWE
• HR Business Partners — seeing how HR works with different areas of the business to support people, teams and business priorities
• Learning and Development — supporting training and development opportunities for AWE employees
• HR Help Desk — helping respond to general HR questions and making sure queries reach the right team

Training

Please note this is an 18 month Apprenticeship followed by the End Point Assessment.

What happens at the end

• Reward advisor
• HR Coordinator
• HR Advisor
• HR Associate
• HR Analyst
• HR Advisor Onboarding

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Administrative skills
• Team working
• Patience
• Health and Safety Aware

Qualifications

• GCSE 5 GCSEs inc English and Maths (grade 4/C or above) - essential

Key details

• Wage: £16,750 a year
• Working week: 9 day fortnight. 33 hrs on the short week, 8hrs 15 mins per day. 41 hrs on the long week, 8hrs 15 mins per day. Monday to Thursday and Friday, 8hrs. Please note hours may alter due to your offsite training establishment training times.
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Start date: 2027-09-01
• Closing date: 2026-11-08
• Apprenticeship standard: HR support (level 3)
• Training provider: AWE PLC

About the employer

We’re a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of our NATO allies.
Our work is critical. We’re delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK’s nuclear deterrent and pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and technology. But that’s just part of the story.
We support the UK government in a range of vital areas – from counter-terrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science. This is work that protects lives and strengthens national security.
At AWE, you’ll find more than just a job. You’ll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to learn from the best, develop your skills, and be part of something truly unique.
Be extraordinary at AWE.