HR Administration - Apprenticeship - Cheltenham

Dean Close Foundation are looking to appoint a HR Administrator Apprentices to join our HR team. This is a full-time position, working 37.5 hours per week, starting in September 2025 and will last the length of the apprenticeship.

The HR administrator will be tasked with maintaining and updating employee records in the foundation, as well as performing various HR process and administration tasks. Under the supervision and guidance of the HR Manager duties will include.

• Completing a variety of HR administrative tasks for the complete employee lifecycle.
• Assist the HR Director on Project work as and when required
• Managing the HR Inbox and dealing with queries where possible.
• An understanding of employment law is helpful and ensuring the HR department conforms to these is key.
• Administration and maintenance of statutory recruitment processes including the DBS process for staff, volunteers, casual and third-party staff
• Drafting of contracts, new starter packs and variation letters
• Forming and maintaining employee records
• Assisting with payroll by providing the department with relevant employee information, i.e. holiday and sick days taken

Ideally, we are looking for the successful candidate to want to start their career in Human Resources. You will be required to attend college every Wednesday evening 5.30pm 9pm. The programme runs from September to June and there is also a commitment to attend one day-time practical session.

Early applications are encouraged, and applicants may be invited to interview prior to the closing date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date. We will request references for all shortlisted candidates prior to interview.

For further details please see the attached job description or contact our recruitment team on 01242 258 000 or recruitment@deanclose.org.uk for with your query.

Internal applicants

Please contact the Recruitment Team requesting the internal candidate application form link before starting your application.