Apprentice HR Assistant

Join our Team as an Apprentice HR Assistant!

Are you passionate about people and interested in kick-starting your career in Human Resources? We're looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as an Apprentice HR Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow within a dynamic organisation within the world of Education.

No prior experience in Human Resources? No problem. We and our professional training providers will equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in your role. From recruitment and employee relations to training and development, you will receive hands-on guidance from seasoned professionals as you work towards attaining professional qualifications in HR.

As an Apprentice HR Assistant in the education sector, your contributions will directly impact the lives of students, educators, and staff members alike. Whether you're assisting with recruitment efforts to bring in top talent or supporting employee engagement initiatives to enhance workplace satisfaction, your work will play a vital role in shaping the future of education.

Why work for us?

• At QEGSMAT, we value the hard work and dedication of our team members, and as such we believe that progression should be a simple process. That’s why we are proud to offer an Automatic Pay Review program, rather than the traditional annual pay and performance review, as part of our comprehensive benefits package.

• Continual access to CPD opportunities. QEGSMAT works with a large number of organisations to develop staff to fulfil their aspirations and potential. We are committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our staff within this evolving Trust.

• We are committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination, and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

• All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential, independent and unbiased information and guidance 24/7. This can also include bespoke counselling sessions for staff if needed.

• All roles are subject to nationally agreed terms and conditions of service.

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with employer contributions of 23.4%

• 23 days holiday rising up to 26 days after five years’ service; plus an extra 4 days’ leave (known as extra statutory and concessionary)

• Family-friendly policies.

• Access to Flu Vaccines.

• Opportunity to work flexibly.

QEGSMAT is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found - https://www.qegsmat.com/documents/safeguarding

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their preemployment checks.

If you are interested and wish to have an informal conversation to discuss the role or would like to visit the HR Team, we would be happy to arrange this. Please call 01335 340830. Further details about our Trust can be found on our website: www.qegsmat.com

To apply for this position, please visit our Trust Website (https://qegsmat.faceed.co.uk/vacancies) where you can apply.

Closing date for applications: 21st April 2024

Interview date: To be confirmed

Base: QEGSMAT Central Team, Ashbourne (DE6 1EP)

Hours / Weeks: 37 hours per week for 52 weeks per year

Contract Length: Minimum of 12 months linked to professional training completion