People & Culture Apprentice – Hybrid (Newcastle)

National Energy Action (NEA); Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 11.5%

25 days annual leave + Christmas days

Flexible working

Enhanced family‑friendly policies

Employee Assistance Programme

Hybrid working

Job summary

National Energy Action (NEA) is seeking a motivated People Apprentice to join the People and Culture Team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role provides high‑quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through onboarding to development and wellbeing.

You will complete the Level 3 People Professional Apprenticeship, building knowledge, skills and behaviours for a career in People and Culture systems, with potential progression to a permanent People Assistant

Qualifications

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or willingness to achieve these during the apprenticeship.
• Interest in developing a career in People and Culture systems and organisational development.
• Experience managing information accurately.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment and onboarding: prepare adverts, upload vacancies, liaise with managers, coordinate shortlisting and interviews, complete pre-employment checks, prepare offers and onboarding information.
• People administration: maintain accurate records, process contractual changes and leave paperwork, support flexible working, maintain systems and databases.
• Employee Experience and Culture: support engagement, wellbeing, inclusion and culture projects, administer staff surveys and recognition activities.
• Team contribution and learning: build strong relationships, demonstrate NEA values, undertake apprenticeship learning and training.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Proactive learner

Right to work in UK

Education

GCSEs including English & Maths

Tools

MS Office

HRIS systems

Job description

National Energy Action (NEA) is seeking a motivated People Apprentice to join the People and Culture Team in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role provides high‑quality administrative support across the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment through onboarding to development and wellbeing.

You will complete the Level 3 People Professional Apprenticeship, building knowledge, skills and behaviours for a career in People and Culture systems, with potential progression to a permanent People Assistant