HR Apprentice (Welland Medical)

WELLAND MEDICAL LIMITED

West Sussex (RH10 9AS)

Closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026

Posted on 27 March 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to join Welland Medical as a HR Apprentice!

Wage

£21,500 a year

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Training course
HR support (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 11 May 2026

Duration

1 year 4 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

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

HR & Payroll Administration:

  • In support of the HR Advisor and Learning & Development Advisor, prepare new starter/leaver administration in a timely manner; creating IT requests, personnel files, preparation of contracts, reference check process, data required for the completion of payroll, benefits set up or cancelled
  • Support the HR Advisor in the preparation of individual Induction plans for New Starters within the Functions teams, coordinating diaries and setting up induction plans
  • Ensuring the maintenance of accurate records in databases and systems (both HR and payroll system) throughout the employee lifecycle, benefits and HR updates, under the guidance of the HR & Payroll Administrator and HR Manager
  • Effective use of the Time and Attendance / Access Control system entering new starters/leavers as required
  • To learn and develop an understanding of all HR processes and procedures for example maternity and paternity
  • Develop an understanding of payroll including the preparation of changes documentation, to support the HR & Payroll Administrator with a view to covering payroll administration when required
  • Process the necessary administrative tasks associated with day-to-day queries and issues, including being responsible for own filing, updating of HR database etc.
  • Develop an understanding of HR management information and reporting available within the HR systems, in support of the wider HR team, providing reports as required

Training Administration:

  • Administration of the SharePoint system managing document changes and ensuring all new HR and Payroll policies and procedures are up to date
  • General HR administration includes dealing with day-to-day queries and issues
  • Undertake and participate in HR and training projects as agreed with the Human Resources Manager
  • To support the Learning & Development Advisor in booking training with external providers for specified training courses (example - First Aid), including a review of payments due to employees for specified repeat courses
  • Develop and maintain close working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers
  • To undertake training and development activities as required
  • Other duties as directed by the HR Manager which are reasonable and appropriate to the position

HR Support for Operations:

  • Support the recruitment process, particularly for agency-to-permanent transitions, including trial period reviews and progress reporting, under the guidance of the Learning & Development Advisor and/or HR Advisor
  • Facilitate exit interviews, ensuring outcomes are recorded and communicated to relevant stakeholders

Other Duties:

  • A degree of flexibility is needed, and the job holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. Such duties, however, should not normally exceed those expected of an employee at that level
  • Attendance at internal and Group (HR) meetings if required

Where you'll work

Hydehurst Lane
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 9AS

Training

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

Training provider

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

  • BPP apprenticeship training programmes are delivered virtually by our fully qualified and industry-experienced training team. Using their expert knowledge, we’ve purposefully built our programmes around the real-world use of modern technology, so that the skills we create can be directly applied in the workplace
  • Throughout the apprenticeship learners receive coaching, help and guidance from a dedicated team who are there to ensure they get the most from their work experience

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSEs including English & Maths (grade C or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Initiative
  • Excel, PowerPoint, Word
  • Creative thinking
  • Numerical skills
  • Able to work tights deadlines
  • Self motivated
  • Positive mindset and attitude
  • Eager to learn
  • Good time management skills

Other requirements

Development:

  • Take responsibility for training and development activities to support the job holder's own continuing personal and professional development, in line with agreed Performance and Development Reviews, adhering to the recognised standards of the CIPD.
  • Keep up to date with current and forthcoming employment law legislation

Health and Safety:

  • The Company has a Health and Safety Policy, which outlines its responsibilities as an employer, and the responsibilities of its employees in respect of health and safety. All employees need to be aware of this policy and comply with its content

Quality & Environmental Management:

  • Quality & Environmental Management is an integral part of the company's mission to deliver innovative products, service, quality and partnership
  • All members of staff are responsible for operating and promoting the development of quality and environmental standards and procedures, and actively improving the quality of services over time
  • The Company's Quality and Environmental Policies are documented in the Quality and Environmental Document Control System

Lean Manufacturing:

  • The company is committed to a culture of Lean Manufacturing. All members of staff are expected to take ownership of tasks and learn the various techniques of Lean Manufacturing to support the company's objectives

Data Protection:

  • Data Protection is integral to our Company ethos
  • All members of staff are responsible for ensuring they have read and understood the Information Security Policies and completed the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) training module which can be found on the Entropy system. All employees should treat all data in a confidential manner in line with the GDPR

Our Values:

Excellence:

  • We collaborate by embracing differing perspectives to make better decisions and continuously improve

Innovation:

  • We pride ourselves on our innovative spirit by creating novel solutions within the workplace and in stoma care

Integrity:

  • We commit to empower and respect each other, ethically, honestly and with fairness

Quality:

  • We are passionate about recognising talent and providing an equal and supportive workspace for all to thrive

Wellbeing:

  • We commit to setting the highest standard of quality in everything we do to enhance people's lives every day

About this employer

Welland Medical brings to market the best and most innovative products that enhance the lives of people living with a stoma across the world. Investing in the most talented people, collaborating to create world-class, ground-breaking products and services devoted to improving peoples’ lives. We are passionate about making a difference in the world. Our reputation is based on a tradition of improvement, ethical leadership, and total commitment to quality and safety.

Welland Medical, established in 1988, is part of the CliniMed Group, and has over 300 colleagues committed to enhancing people's lives.

https://wellandmedical.com/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

  • Potential for a full time role on completion

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023623.

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Closes on Tuesday 5 May 2026

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