Job summary
Are you passionate about people, keen to learn, and ready to begin a career in Human Resources?Join Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) -- rated Outstanding by the CQC -- and gain hands-on experience while working towards your CIPD Level 3 qualification.
As an HR Apprentice (Training & Education), you'll play a key role in supporting our People & Organisational Development team, contributing to our mission of great care and great outcomes for staff, service users, and carers.
This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, organised, and eager to grow in a supportive, forward-thinking environment.
Main duties of the job
As part of our Training & Education team, you will:
- Support the delivery of a high-quality training and induction service across the Trust
- Help maintain and update staff records, ensuring accuracy and compliance
- Assist with the administration of HR policies and procedures
- Provide initial support to staff and managers, escalating queries appropriately
- Coordinate training events, prepare resources, and manage event logistics
- Support meetings such as Mandatory Training Oversight Groups
- Help gather and collate feedback to improve training quality and outcomes
- Contribute to exciting HR projects, including new technologies and induction improvements
- Gain hands-on experience that develops your confidence and capability
We are looking for someone with thewillingness to learn and complete the CIPD Level 3 qualification, has enthusiasm for developing a career in HR, has strong organisational skills and attention to detail, has good communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively and understanding of confidentiality
About us
Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust are one of just five mental health trusts to achieve an overall rating of 'Outstanding' from theCare Quality Commission.
Our family of over 4,500 members of staff provide health and social care for people with mental ill health, physical ill health and learning disabilities across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex and Norfolk, delivering these services within the community and several inpatient settings. Everything is underpinned by choice, independence and equality, with our Trust values embedded throughout:
Welcoming. Kind. Positive. Respectful. Professional.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this opportunity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of this opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English (A-C / 4-9)
- GCSE Maths (A-C / 4-9)
Desirable
- Additional relevant training or certificates (admin, customer service, IT)
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of HR as a career field (Training and Education Specific)
- Interest in progressing within HR (Training and Education Specific)
- Experience handling confidential information
- Any experience working in a professional environment
Desirable
- Administrative experience
- Experience working in HR or people facing environments
- Experience with training, events, or education support
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to learn and complete CIPD Level 3
- Enthusiastic about a career in HR / Training and Education
- Proactive attitude and willingness to develop
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Good organisational skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic understanding of confidentiality principles
Desirable
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Awareness of HR processes or employment law basics
- Prior involvement in projects or team based tasks
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE English (A-C / 4-9)
- GCSE Maths (A-C / 4-9)
Desirable
- Additional relevant training or certificates (admin, customer service, IT)
Experience
Essential
- Understanding of HR as a career field (Training and Education Specific)
- Interest in progressing within HR (Training and Education Specific)
- Experience handling confidential information
- Any experience working in a professional environment
Desirable
- Administrative experience
- Experience working in HR or people facing environments
- Experience with training, events, or education support
Skills / Knowledge
Essential
- Willingness to learn and complete CIPD Level 3
- Enthusiastic about a career in HR / Training and Education
- Proactive attitude and willingness to develop
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team
- Good organisational skills
- Good attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic understanding of confidentiality principles
Desirable
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office
- Awareness of HR processes or employment law basics
- Prior involvement in projects or team based tasks
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
