PEOPLE ADMINISTRATOR APPRENTICE - 12 MONTHS FIXED TERM

John Ruskin College; Redhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two pension schemes

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Fully equipped gym access

Spa and salon discounts

Job summary

John Ruskin College in Croydon/Redhill is seeking a People Administration Apprentice to join the People Team. This one-year fixed-term salaried apprenticeship offers hands-on HR experience while working toward a CIPD Level 3 qualification.

You will support recruitment, onboarding, ER processes and maintain employee records. Training includes using HR systems, responding to staff queries, and attending meetings with HR professionals to develop practical HR knowledge.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or an equivalent Level 2 qualification).
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and ER Processes
• Maintaining employee records and updating HR systems
• Responding to staff queries professionally in a timely manner
• Assisting with meetings, HR documentation and employee administration
• Monitoring absence, annual leave and employee records
• Working alongside experienced HR professionals to develop your knowledge and skills in Human Resources.
• Work towards completing the relevant apprenticeship qualification, adhering to deadlines and complete within the designated timeframe

Skills

Organised

Enthusiastic

Education

GCSE English & Maths (Grade 4/C or above)

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Job description

People Administrator Apprentice - 12 months Fixed Term

Job Type: Support

Job Category: Apprenticeships

Employment Basis: Fixed Term (salaried)

Location: John Ruskin College – Croydon, East Surrey College – Redhill

College location: East Surrey College (3 days), John Ruskin College (1 day) & Study Leave (1 day)

Salary: £18,167 - £22,880.00

Hours: 8:45 am - 5 pm

Interviews: Thursday 22nd October

Closing Date: 15/10/2026

Documents:

• OSC Corporation Competency Framework.pdf (PDF, 472.18kb)
• People Administrator Apprentice JD&PS.pdf (PDF, 175.87kb)

Are you organised, enthusiastic and ready to take your first step into a rewarding career in Human Resources?

We're looking for a People Administration Apprentice to join our friendly and supportive People Team. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a busy HR environment while working towards a CIPD Level 3 qualification, providing the perfect foundation for a successful career in HR and people management.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and ER Processes
• Maintaining employee records and updating HR systems
• Responding to staff queries professionally in a timely manner
• Assisting with meetings, HR documentation and employee administration
• Monitoring absence, annual leave and employee records
• Working alongside experienced HR professionals to develop your knowledge and skills in Human Resources.
• Work towards completing the relevant apprenticeship qualification, adhering to deadlines and complete within the designated timeframe

The Apprenticeship Scheme Will Offer You

• The opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience providing HR administration support to colleagues across the College Group.
• The chance to develop the knowledge, skills and practical experience needed to build a successful career in Human Resources.
• Exposure to a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, onboarding, employee records management and people administration.

No previous HR experience is required.

The ideal candidate will have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or an equivalent Level 2 qualification), together with a genuine interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources. They will be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and committed to developing the knowledge, skills and experience required to succeed in a professional HR environment.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, as well as staff benefits such a choice of two excellent pension schemes, life assurance, free onsite parking and access to our fully equipped gym along with discounted in house Spa and Salon treatments.