Communications and HR Apprentice
ROXEL (UK ROCKET MOTORS) LIMITED
Worcestershire (DY11 7RZ)
Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 December 2025
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Summary
Are you excited at the idea of improving Roxel's employer brand and have a direct impact on internal and external communication? We are looking for a creative person who is passionate about communication, who will help develop our SharePoint and who wants to be part of the Roxel's family. If it is you, then look no further!
- Wage
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£15,741 a year
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Thursday, 08.00 - 16.30.
Friday, 08.00 - 13.00.
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 2 March 2026
- Duration
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1 year 4 months
- Positions available
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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
You will be based within the HR Team and you will report to the Head of HR, SHE and Communications. Below are some of the tasks that you will carry out:
- Provide administrative support for the Communications Committee including minute taking and action recording.
- Working conjunction with other members of the Communications Committee, identify key messages for site wide cascade and develop methods for delivery such as Newsletters, Bulletins, internal and external communication TV screens.
- Write Bulletins and newsletters as required.
- Provide support to employees with the Roxel Intranet in accordance with the governance arrangements in place.
- Be responsible for the HR Intranet / Sharepoint Page, collating and updating information as required.
- Collate inputs for the Quarterly Team Brief Meeting
- Develop topics and messages for sharing on social media accounts including Linked In and Instagram
- Support communication events such as Start of Year Communications, Community Outreach activities and other internal events that support employer brand development.
- Support applications for local awards such as Chamber of Commerce and H&W Apprentices.
- Support the HR team with other ad hoc HR administration as required.
- Represent the business as required, in particular external outreach events and other communication / employer brand activities.
- Co-ordinate with other stakeholders including Line Management and other Site Departments, ensuring high levels of communication throughout the business.
Where you'll work
Summerfield Lane
Summerfield
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY11 7RZ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Skilled in the use of multiple IT packages and systems relevant to the organisation in order to: write letters or emails, create proposals, perform financial processes, record and analyse data. Examples include MS Office or equivalent packages. Able to choose the most appropriate IT solution to suit the business problem. Able to update and review databases, record information and produce data analysis where required.
- Produces accurate records and documents including: emails, letters, files, payments, reports and proposals. Makes recommendations for improvements and present solutions to management. Drafts correspondence, writes reports and able to review others' work. Maintains records and files, handles confidential information in compliance with the organisation's procedures. Coaches others in the processes required to complete these tasks.
- Exercises proactivity and good judgement. Makes effective decisions based on sound reasoning and is able to deal with challenges in a mature way. Seeks advice of more experienced team members when appropriate.
- Builds and maintains positive relationships within their own team and across the organisation. Demonstrates ability to influence and challenge appropriately. Becomes a role model to peers and team members, developing coaching skills as they gain area knowledge.
- Demonstrates good communication skills, whether face-to-face, on the telephone, in writing or on digital platforms. Uses the most appropriate channels to communicate effectively. Demonstrates agility and confidence in communications, carrying authority appropriately. Understands and applies social media solutions appropriately. Answers questions from inside and outside of the organisation, representing the organisation or department.
- Completes tasks to a high standard. Demonstrates the necessary level of expertise required to complete tasks and applies themself to continuously improve their work. Is able to review processes autonomously and make suggestions for improvements. Shares administrative best-practice across the organisation e.g. coaches others to perform tasks correctly. Applies problem-solving skills to resolve challenging or complex complaints and is a key point of contact for addressing issues.
- Takes responsibility for initiating and completing tasks, manages priorities and time in order to successfully meet deadlines. Positively manages the expectations of colleagues at all levels and sets a positive example for others in the workplace. Makes suggestions for improvements to working practice, showing understanding of implications beyond the immediate environment (e.g. impact on clients, suppliers, other parts of the organisation). Manages resources e.g. equipment or facilities. Organises meetings and events, takes minutes during meetings and creates action logs as appropriate. Takes responsibility for logistics e.g. travel and accommodation.
- Uses relevant project management principles and tools to scope, plan, monitor and report. Plans required resources to successfully deliver projects. Undertakes and leads projects as and when required.
Training schedule
Formal training is delivered at HWGTA, located in Worcester (WR4 9GN).
You will receive a training plan that is specific to your qualification, with sessions that are delivered through a combination of face-to-face and remote.
Additional training for functional skills in English and Maths will be undertaken if needed.
You will receive monthly visits from your assigned Learning and Development Specialist, who will set you work, monitor your development and wellbeing, and discuss training sessions. They will also prepare you for your End Point Assessment to gain your Business Administrator Level 3 qualification.
There is also a five-day teambuilding residential trip that is held in the spring of each year offered to all apprentices on programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
- Mathematics (grade A*-C/ 4-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Organisation skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Knowledge of Social Media
- Interested in Marketing
Other requirements
Aged 18+ due to site requirements. To have consistently lived in the UK for at least the last 5 years. To be able to pass a security clearance.
About this employer
Roxel is an Anglo-French company that designs, develops and manufactures a range of solid propellant rocket motors for use in tactical missiles. Its operations are spread across several sites in the UK and France and it has an annual turnover of £200 and nearly 1000 staff (300 in the UK). The UK operations are entirely based at Summerfield, Kidderminster.
http://www.roxelgroup.com (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
25 days A/L + B/H, Pension (up to 8% employer contribution), Occupational Sick Pay, Professional Membership, Income Protection, Death in Service, Perkbox, Healthshield, Sell & Buy Holiday, Cycle to Work Scheme, Workwear, Parking, Canteen.
After this apprenticeship
Future opportunities at Roxel will be defined during the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HEREFORDSHIRE AND WORCESTERSHIRE GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000003202.
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Closes in 21 days (Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 11:59pm)
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