Apprentice

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; United States; Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Flexible working, hybrid options

LGPS pension scheme with life cover

Free employee parking near offices

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts and deals with retailers

Instant Reward Scheme

Job summary

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is offering one full-time, fixed-term apprenticeship for 18 months. The role will be appointed as either an HR Generalist Apprentice or an HR Information & Data Apprentice, depending on your skills and strengths.

You will gain hands-on experience in a supportive HR team and develop essential career-ready knowledge. Please indicate in your supporting statement which apprenticeship pathway you would prefer to follow.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in HR processes and data handling.
• Willingness to indicate preferred apprenticeship pathway.
• Strong interpersonal and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Provide administrative support across HR activities.
• Assist with workforce reporting, data management and system administration.
• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records.
• Provide excellent customer service to managers, employees and external stakeholders.

Skills

HR apprenticeship

Recruitment support

Data management

Customer service

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Job description

We are recruiting for one apprenticeship position, which will be appointed as either an HR Generalist Apprentice or an HR Information & Data Apprentice, depending on the successful candidate's skills, interests and strengths.

Whichever pathway you follow, you will gain hands‑on experience within a supportive HR team whilst developing the knowledge and skills needed for a successful career.

Please indicate in your supporting statement which apprenticeship pathway you would prefer to follow.

Your role could involve:

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Providing administrative support across a range of HR activities.
• Assisting with workforce reporting, data management and system administration.
• Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintaining accurate and confidential employee records.
• Providing excellent customer service to managers, employees and external stakeholders.

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the heart of Berkshire, a region known for its economic vitality and innovation. As a unitary authority, RBWM prides itself on its dedicated team of professionals committed to delivering quality services to our vibrant community. The borough boasts a unique blend of cultural heritage, including Windsor Castle and Ascot Racecourse, alongside expanding business opportunities.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term apprenticeship opportunity for 18 months, offering a competitive salary of £25,706 - £27,306 per annum, with a hybrid working model, including at least two days per week based in the office. The successful candidate will start on 4 January 2027., Providing excellent customer service to managers, employees and external stakeholders.

Working collaboratively across HR, Payroll and other Council services.

What we offer:

• 32 days of annual leave.
• Flexible working, including hybrid options for improved work‑life balance.
• Access to the generous Local Government Pension Scheme with life cover.
• Free employee parking near our offices.
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling, advice, and resources.
• Discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and celebrate achievements.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities' employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.