Human Resources Apprentice

Vital Energi

Lancashire (BB1 2LD)

Closes on Thursday 26 February 2026

Posted on 15 January 2026

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Summary

We are seeking an HR Apprentice to join our team at our Blackburn Head Office. You will study a Level 3 HR CIPD Apprenticeship while supporting the development, delivery and improvement of HR administration services. You’ll have clear objectives, structured training and support to build your personal and professional skills.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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£7.55 but will be reviewed regularly.

Training course
HR support (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, between 8.00am and 5.00pm.

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 8 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

  • Booking training courses and responding to training enquiries
  • Issuing mandatory (e-learning) training requests/ notification for existing and new employees
  • Issuing training agreements where relevant
  • Coordinating the payment of invoices and completing the monthly return for the training credit card
  • Keeping all departmental Training matrix’s updated once training has been completed
  • Arranging training facilities as required e.g. training rooms, copy training material, book refreshments etc.
  • Maintaining personnel files and filing.
  • Updating the HR database with information such as training records, new starter information
  • Maintaining personnel files and filing

Where you'll work

Century House
Roman Road
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 2LD

Training

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

Training provider

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

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

Blackburn College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 5)
  • Maths (grade 5)

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
  • Administrative skills
  • Team working
  • Patience

Other requirements

  • Ideally 3 A Levels (A-C)
  • A HR or Business related qualification is desirable

About this employer

Vital Energi is a UK-based energy company headquartered in Blackburn that specialises in sustainable and low-carbon energy solutions. They design, install, operate and manage energy systems such as heat networks, renewable generation and energy performance services for commercial, public and residential projects across the UK. With over 700 employees, the company supports the transition to net zero by delivering innovative projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions, and it’s actively involved in local community initiatives and early-career development programmes.

https://www.vitalenergi.co.uk (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

  • 29 days (including normal public holidays)

After this apprenticeship

  • Level 3 HR Apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

BLACKBURN COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008985.

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Closes on Thursday 26 February 2026

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