HR Apprentice

Level: 3


Employer: AQA EDUCATION


Location: DEVAS STREET

Over this two-year programme, you’ll rotate across HR teams, learning about recruitment and employee relations. We will also support you in undertaking a level 3 HR support qualification through the apprenticeship levy, HR support / Skills England.

Duration: 2 Years

Expected start date: 07/09/2026

Hours per week: 38 hours

Wage: (Annually)

Job role includes

  • As an HR Apprentice, you’ll rotate through three core areas of our HR Department - People Services, Employee Relations, and Talent Acquisition - gaining practical experience and supporting essential people-focused processes.
  • People Services - Manage key stages of the employee lifecycle, from contracts and inductions to family leave and terminations. Respond to queries via the Service Portal, maintain accurate HR records to support payroll and reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement while upholding data protection and confidentiality standards.
  • Employee Relations - Support the review of core HR policies and assist with employee relations cases using trusted resources like ACAS and CIPD. Help prepare documentation, shadow meetings, and securely manage confidential records. Provide administrative support across processes such as absence reporting and performance plans, and learn how Occupational Health referrals support employee wellbeing.
  • Talent Acquisition - Assist with the full hiring process, from organising briefing calls and screening CVs to compiling interview questions and processing offers. Work with recruiters and business support teams to test and implement improvements to our applicant tracking system and maintain accurate supporting documentation. 

About employer

AQA is an independent charity that sets and marks over half of all GCSEs and A-levels in the UK every year. AQA's qualifications are internationally recognised and taught in more than 40 countries around the world.

  • weighting: Essential
  • qualificationType: GCSE
  • subject: English
  • grade: 4+ (A-C)

    Progress into a full-time role.

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

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Duration: 18 months

Expected start date: 28/3/2022

Hours per week: 37.5 hours

Wage: 146.25 (weekly)

Job role includes

  • Explore what an apprenticeship is and how they work.
  • Understand what it means to be an apprentice.
  • Discover different apprenticeship types, get application hints and tips, and apply for vacancies.

About employer

Employer description

  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to prioritise tasks
  • Excellent organisational skills
  • Good problem-solving skills