Trainee HR Apprentice
ADEPT CORPORATE SERVICES LIMITED
Manchester (M3 3AN)
Closes in 28 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 7 May 2026
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Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic Trainee HR Apprentice to join our growing organisation, proud winners of Employer of the Year from the Manchester Good Employment Charter. In this role, you will provide day-to-day administrative support to the HR Generalist and wider office team, helping to ensure the smooth running of the HR/People function.
- Wage
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£15,600 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- HR support (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (9.00am to 17.30pm with on hour lunch break).
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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1 year 6 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 responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date employee records, supporting onboarding and offboarding processes and ensuring employee and manager queries are responded to in a timely and professional manner. This may include preparing contracts and starter documentation, coordinating inductions, carrying out right-to-work checks, supporting leaver processes and updating the HR system.
- You will support the accurate input and maintenance of data within the HR system (HRIS), helping to ensure records are compliant and organised.
- Acting as a key point of contact for managers and employees, you will provide practical and confidential HR support across a diverse workforce, escalating matters appropriately where required.
- You will support compliance with UK employment legislation and internal policies while helping to deliver a high-quality HR service across the full employee lifecycle.
- As part of your apprenticeship, you will receive structured learning and on the job training, including one day per week day release at college to support your formal qualification. You will be supported by the HR team throughout your studies and development.
- You will also have the opportunity to contribute to people initiatives that support company culture, employee wellbeing and continuous improvement.
- No previous experience is required. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, a willingness to learn and get stuck in, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Where you'll work
Unit A3
Leftbank
Manchester
M3 3AN
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
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
One day per week day release is included in the contracted 37.5 hours.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
- Any Subject Area (grade 4)
- Any Subject Area (grade 4)
- Any Subject Area (grade 4)
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
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Willingness to learn
- Friendly & approachable
- Professional attitude
- Microsoft office knowledge
- Reliable & punctual
- Proactive & enthusiastic
Other requirements
- Basic computer literacy, with confidence using standard office systems and a willingness to learn new HR systems and emerging technologies.
- Comfortable working with digital tools and keen to develop technical skills as part of the role and apprenticeship
- High attention to detail
- Able to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality at all times.
About this employer
Originally established in Manchester as a security and cleaning provider for corporate clients, Adept Corporate Services has since evolved into a bespoke facilities services company, delivering tailored solutions and dependable, sustainable practices to meet the diverse needs of our clients.
At Adept, we understand our people are the heartbeat of our organisation. Our people first approach has been recognised with Managing Director Nick Cooper winning Leader of the Year in 2025 and Adept Corporate Services being awarded Employer of the Year by the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter in 2024. We’re proud to champion better working practices and contribute to a stronger, fairer workforce across Greater Manchester.
We’re committed to fostering a work environment that prioritises our employees’ wellbeing and uphold a strong social conscience. From sustainability to innovative practices, everything we do is shaped by our dedication to people and purpose.
After this apprenticeship
There is the potential for this role to become a permanent position following the successful completion of the apprenticeship. As a growing business, we are committed to developing and strengthening our HR team and are keen to support the ongoing progression of the right candidate.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE TRAFFORD AND STOCKPORT COLLEGE GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030453.
Apply now
Closes in 28 days (Friday 5 June 2026 at 11:59pm)