Trainee HR Administrator Apprenticeship
MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
London (E14 5HJ)
Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 5 August 2026)
Posted on 10 July 2026
Contents
Summary
To provide administrative and operational support to the HR team while undertaking a Business Administration Level 3 qualification followed by Level 3 CIPD apprenticeship programme. The role will support core HR processes and develop practical HR knowledge, contributing to the delivery of an efficient and professional HR service.
- Wage
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£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Business administrator (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 5.00pm.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 7 September 2026
- Duration
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4 years
- 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
- Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
- Support onboarding and induction processes for new starters
- Assist with preparing contracts, letters and HR documentation
- Monitor shared HR inbox and respond to basic queries
- Collating information for payroll such as new staff details, leavers, absences and holidays
- Support onboarding, probation tracking and leaver processes
- Assist the HR Team in producing contractual documentation for all employment changes.
- Maintain absence and holiday records
- Provide administrative support for ER cases (e.g. note-taking, meeting coordination)
- Prepare documentation for investigations, disciplinary and grievance processes (under supervision)
- Support HR initiatives such as engagement surveys, focus groups or policy updates
- Contribute to process improvements and administrative efficiencies
- Carry out ad hoc compliance audits of the HR database and systems
Where you'll work
11th Floor 20 Churchill Place
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
CITY SKILLS LIMITED
Training course
Business administrator (level 3)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Apprentices will be completing their qualification at McLaren Head Offices in Canary Wharf and are required to attend college once a week.
Apprentices are only required to complete functional skills maths and English if they have not met the initial A* - C grade (4 - 9) entry requirements on to the programme.
Once our successful candidate completes their programme they will have achieved an Apprenticeship qualification in Business Administration Level 3, and will progress into the HR Support Level 3 apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English or equivalent (grade 4 - 9/C - A*)
- Maths or equivalent (grade 4 - 9/C - A*)
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
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Administrative skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
About this employer
McLaren Construction specialises in delivering high-quality building projects across a diverse range of
sectors. From healthcare and education to commercial, residential, and retail, we provide end-to-end
construction solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of each customer and the communities these
buildings serve.
Founded in 2001 with a clear purpose to be a trusted true build partner. We are privately owned, agile, and
innovative – and our can-do culture means we achieve sustainable growth year-on-year.
https://www.mclarengroup.com/ (opens in new tab)
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
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
You will join the McLaren Apprenticeship Programme where you will network and build relationships with other Apprentices across the company, giving you a broader scope of the business while working towards a interpersonal/communication skills curriculum.
You will have the option to progress to a higher level apprenticeship to further enhance your knowledge and understanding and gain a higher level qualification.
Be able to join our Professional Chartership Support Programme and work towards gaining professional chartership and gain ongoing support for your continuous professional development (CPD).
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MCLAREN CONSTRUCTION LIMITED
Andrew Challis
learning@mclarengroup.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041863.
Apply now
Closes in 24 days (Wednesday 5 August 2026)
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