HR and Recruitment Apprentice

Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated HR and Recruitment Apprentice to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career in HR and recruitment. You will support the HR department and the Recruitment Manager. You will be guided by experienced professionals and provided with training and development.

Wage

£13,741 to £22,222.20, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course

HR support (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 8am- 4pm

35 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

HR Administration:

Provide general HR support, including maintaining employee records, creating employee documentation, and preparing contracts
Assist with onboarding and induction processes for new employees
Help manage the HR inbox, responding to employee queries or directing them to the appropriate team members

Recruitment Support:

Assist with the full recruitment lifecycle, including posting job ads, screening CVs, scheduling interviews, and communicating with candidates
Coordinate interviews and assessments, ensuring timely communication with candidates and hiring managers
Maintain and update candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other HR software
Help with reference checks and background verifications for shortlisted candidates

HR Projects:

Assist with HR projects and initiatives as needed, including employee engagement, retention strategies, and diversity and inclusion programs
Help with data entry and reporting for HR metrics and recruitment performance

Where you'll work

Sandfield Close
Moulton Park Industrial Estate
Northampton
NN3 6AB

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BABINGTON BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED

Your training course

HR support (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Service Delivery: Delivers excellent customer service on a range of HR queries and requirements, providing solutions, advice and support primarily to managers. Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Uses agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. Takes the initiative to meet agreed individual and team KPIs in line with company policy, values, standards. Plans and organises their work, often without direct supervision, to meet commitments and KPIs.
Problem Solving: Uses sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Takes ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.
Communication & Interpersonal: Deals effectively with customers/colleagues, using sound interpersonal skills and communicating well through a range of media eg phone, face to face, email, internet. Adapts their style to their audience. Builds trust and sound relationships with customers. Handles conflict and sensitive HR situations professionally and confidentially.
Teamwork: Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.
Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve HR performance and service; acts on them within the authority of their role. Supports implementation of HR changes/projects with the business.
Managing HR Information: Maintains required HR records as part of services delivered. Prepares reports and management information from HR data, with interpretation as required.
Personal Development: Keeps up to date with business changes and HR legal/policy/process changes relevant to their role. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance and overall capability.

Your training plan

This training plan has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

All the training will be in the workplace,the course will be delivered virtually

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

Ideally you will have A-Level or equivalent qualification (or currently studying towards HR or related field). No prior HR or recruitment experience is necessary, but any experience in an administrative or customer-facing role is beneficial.

About this company

Lords Group Trading Plc is a fast-growing, dynamic business operating in the distribution of building materials, plumbing, heating, and DIY products across the UK. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, the Group comprises a portfolio of high-performing subsidiaries and continues to expand through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. We are committed to delivering excellent service to our customers and creating long-term value for our shareholders. Lords Group is an equal opportunity employer that recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion. Our workplace is for everyone! The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking. So, bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background and come and join the Lords family.

After this apprenticeship

There are good progression opportunities within Lords Group on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

Lords Group Trading

Heather McMeckan

heather.mcmeckan@lordsbm.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000326879.

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Closes in 27 days (Friday 18 July 2025 at 11:59pm)

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