HR Support Level 3 Apprentice

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a HR Level 3 Support Apprentice to join our HR Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, 2 year fixed term contract.

As the HR Level 3 Support Apprentice, you will play a vital part in supporting the smooth running of the Council’s HR services, delivering high-quality administrative support across the entire employee lifecycle. From pre-employment checks, onboarding new starters, preparing employment documents, processing changes and responding to day to day HR queries, your role helps ensure HR processes run efficiently, accurately and in line with deadlines.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative and efficient team, where you’ll be supported by your manager, experienced colleagues and a dedicated training provider, BePro, as you work towards a Level 3 HR Support CIPD Apprenticeship, providing you with the foundations for your future HR career.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days (rising by to 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme 

⭐GP Helpline – Available 7 days per week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket &more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And much more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out a range of HR administrative tasks, ensuring accuracy and timely completion

• Maintain up-to-date employee records and help produce essential HR reports

• Meet service-level deadlines, including payroll cut-offs

• Support HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives

• Provide professional and prompt responses to employee and manager queries

• Ensure compliance with employment law, internal policies, and process standards

Candidate Requirements:

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Great attention to detail and organisational skills

• Ability to work as part of a supportive and collaborative team

• Confidence using IT systems and Microsoft applications

• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information

Click the link below to Apply Today!

Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion, please contact Faye Walsby, HR Operations Team Leader via faye.walsby@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing Date: Sunday 21st December 2025, 11pm

Interview Date: TBC

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.