People Administrator Apprentice — Hybrid Homeworking

Northumbria; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days leave

NHS Fleet Car Lease

Enhanced maternity & parental leave

Public sector pension (16%)+(employer)

Corporate travel schemes

Private healthcare & eye tests

Blue Light Card discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Northumbria Police invites applications for a People Administrator Apprentice. This role supports the People Partnering team, delivering professional HR services while working towards a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. You’ll handle HR enquiries, maintain records and assist with reports in a confidential, supportive environment.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern (Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking) and a structured development path within Northumbria Police.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive information professionally.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office applications and digital systems.
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service and working effectively as part of a team.
• Applicants aged 18 must hold, or be willing to achieve, Level 2 qualifications in Maths and English to successfully complete the apprenticeship End-Point Assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across the employee lifecycle, including family leave, contractual changes, flexible working requests and employee exits.
• Manage HR enquiries through the team inbox and provide excellent customer service to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate employee records and systems and assist with documentation for people-related processes.
• Support the production of workforce reports and gain experience working with sensitive information.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship

Level 2 Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Northumbria Police invites applications for a People Administrator Apprentice. This role supports the People Partnering team, delivering professional HR services while working towards a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. You’ll handle HR enquiries, maintain records and assist with reports in a confidential, supportive environment.

The position offers a hybrid working pattern (Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking) and a structured development path within Northumbria Police.