Human Resources Support Apprentice

The Society of Heads; England; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Surrey is seeking a Level 3 Human Resources Support Apprentice to join their HR team. This role offers hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognized qualification. Applicants must be aged 16 or over, living in England, and not in full-time education. The apprenticeship lasts for 18 months, providing a great first step into a career in HR.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 or over by the end of summer holidays.
• Living in England.
• Not in full-time education at the time of applying.

Responsibilities

• Join a friendly and dynamic HR Team.
• Support the busy HR Department.
• Gain hands-on experience in a professional HR setting.

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Human Resources Support Apprentice to join the friendly and dynamic HR Team here at the City of London Freemen's school in Ashtead, Surrey. This is a new role created to support our busy HR Department which serves over 220 employees, volunteers, casual staff and self-employed service providers.

This apprenticeship role is based at City of London Freemen’s school Ashtead Park, Surrey, KT21 1ET and will last for 18 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment).

Details

35 hours per week all year round. Required as soon as possible.

What you will gain

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional HR setting while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is an ideal first step in a career in HR or business administration, offering exposure to both school-based operations and the wider City of London Corporation.

Requirements

• 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
• Living in England
• Not in full-time education at the time of applying

Prior learning: If you have prior learning e.g., a similar or higher level of qualification than the apprenticeship we will be unable to consider your application as your prior learning will not meet the funding rule criteria. If you have prior experience in a similar role to the apprenticeship your experience may also exclude you from an apprenticeship.

If you are a non-UK citizen – you need to have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.

Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/5 or equivalent.

Selection and How to Apply

Selection for the apprenticeship is on the basis of suitability and commitment to the apprenticeship, not qualifications.

Please see the Job Information Pack for further information. Please answer the questions included in the pack in the Supporting Information section on the application form.

Application deadlines

Closing date: 9am on Friday 24th October 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview the week commencing 3rd November 2025.

To apply online, please visit our website: Work with us | City of London Freemens School

This apprenticeship is not available to current City of London employees. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a Criminal Record Bureau check will be required.

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.