Talent Management Apprentice

Hollybank Trust; Battyeford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised qualifications

Initial DBS paid

Discount and reward portal

Employee assistance program

Mental Health First aiders

Life insurance style benefit

Enhanced pension scheme

Annual leave based on service length

Onsite food and coffee shop

Job summary

Hollybank Trust in Mirfield is seeking a Talent Management Apprentice to join our HR and recruitment team. The role offers hands-on experience in recruitment, onboarding, compliance and employee development, with mentoring and a clear path to professional growth.

You will work with an approachable team, with no prior recruitment experience required beyond a positive attitude and willingness to learn. The apprenticeship pays £15,392 per year, rising after year one, with opportunities to progress

Qualifications

• Friendly, organised and enthusiastic
• Interest in recruitment and HR start-up environment
• Genuine interest in people and helping others learn and grow

Responsibilities

• Supporting recruitment campaigns and helping to attract great talent.
• Communicating with candidates and providing a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinating interviews and liaising with hiring managers.
• Assisting with pre-employment checks, references, DBS checks and right-to-work documentation.
• Preparing offer letters and supporting new starters through the onboarding process.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records on our systems.
• Helping to promote vacancies through job boards, social media and other recruitment channels.
• Providing excellent customer service to colleagues, candidates and external stakeholders.
• Contributing ideas to help improve processes and the overall employee experience.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Enthusiasm

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Location: On site / Far Common Rd, Mirfield WF14 0DQ, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Human Resources | Recruitment & Talent Acquisition
AnnualFixed salary:£ 15392.00

Location: Mirfield (WF14)

Hours: Full time, 37hrs.

Working pattern: Monday - Friday 8am-4pm (with flexibility for the right candidate) including one study day per week.

Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, there may be opportunity to lead to permanent employment, the apprenticeship rate of pay will rise after your first year.

Hollybank Trust is a charity based in West and South Yorkshire and we are proud of our reputation for excellence over our rich history. Our mission statement is to provide education, residential care, plus a range of therapies and enrichment activities for children, young people and adults with profound and multiple disabilities. We focus on ability not disability and celebrate our differences.

Join Our Team

Start your career in People, Recruitment and Talent Management with us!

Are you passionate about working with people and helping others succeed? Do you want to gain valuable experience whilst earning and working towards a recognised qualification?

We're looking for a friendly, organised and enthusiastic Talent Management Apprentice to join our supportive team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills, gain real workplace experience and build a rewarding career in recruitment, HR and talent management. You don't need previous experience in recruitment - just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a genuine interest in people.

About the Role

As our Talent Management Apprentice, you'll play an important part in attracting and supporting talented people throughout their journey with us.

You'll work alongside experienced colleagues who will provide guidance, training and support as you learn about recruitment, onboarding, compliance and employee development. Every day will bring new opportunities to build your confidence, develop new skills and make a meaningful contribution to the team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supporting recruitment campaigns and helping to attract great talent.
• Communicating with candidates and providing a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinating interviews and liaising with hiring managers.
• Assisting with pre-employment checks, references, DBS checks and right-to-work documentation.
• Preparing offer letters and supporting new starters through the onboarding process.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential records on our systems.
• Helping to promote vacancies through job boards, social media and other recruitment channels.
• Providing excellent customer service to colleagues, candidates and external stakeholders.
• Contributing ideas to help improve processes and the overall employee experience.

What You'll Gain

• A recognised apprenticeship qualification.
• Practical experience within a busy HR team.
• Dedicated mentoring and support throughout your apprenticeship.
• Opportunities to develop skills in recruitment, HR, administration and customer service.
• The chance to build a long-term career in HR.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment where you can thrive.

What we ask for from all our colleagues:

• The confidence to challenge the norm and try new things.
• Being curious by asking questions and showing an interest in training and development opportunities.
• Treating people with kindness, dignity, and respecting boundaries.
• Bringing your best self to work, being happy and positive in the way you work.

What we offer:

• Access to nationally recognised qualifications.
• A funded DBS (initial DBS only).
• Discount and reward portal.
• Full employee assistance program.
• Access to workplace Mental Health First aiders.
• Life insurance style benefit.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Staff recognition awards.
• Early access to wages through the LevelPay app.
• Annual leave that rises with your length of service.
• Dedicated wellbeing support, and access to departmental wellbeing activities.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Onsite food and coffee shop (Mirfield site only).
• Quarterly coffee mornings and annual celebration days.

You can contact Eimi Denton or Ashleigh Robinson on [e-mail] or 01924 490833

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship to work in the UK.

Hollybank Trust is committed to Safeguarding vulnerable people, and our Safer Recruitment process requires all employees to have an Enhanced DBS check and reference checks in line with our Recruitment & Selection policy.

We will pay for your initial DBS check, unless you have a portable DBS, however, if the candidate leaves voluntarily within the first 12 months, £58.90 will be deducted from your final salary payment.