HR Apprenticeship - Northampton
Lords Group Trading
Northampton, NN3 6AB (NN3 6AB)
Closes in 31 days (Monday 16 February 2026)
Posted on 15 January 2026
Contents
Summary
Lords Group Trading are looking for a new Human Resources Apprentice, you will be studying toward your HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification.
- Wage
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£22,222 a year
- Training course
- HR support (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:00
35 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 23 February 2026
- Duration
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1 year
- 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
We’re looking for a motivated HR & Recruitment Apprentice to join Lords Group. You’ll support the HR team and Recruitment Manager, gaining hands-on experience alongside structured training to build a long-term career in HR and recruitment.
This is a genuine entry-level opportunity within the central HR team at Lords Group Trading, working closely with the Recruitment Manager and supporting the wider HR function across multiple brands and locations.
The apprentice will gain hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle - from advertising roles and screening CVs to arranging interviews and supporting onboarding - alongside core HR administration such as contracts, employee records and compliance.
They’ll also support wider HR projects and reporting, giving them valuable exposure to how HR and recruitment operate within a growing, multi-site business, with structured training, mentoring and clear development opportunities.
Your role will include:
- Maintain employee records and assist with HR documentation
- Help prepare contracts and onboarding materials for new starters
- Monitor the HR inbox and direct queries to the appropriate team members
- Post job adverts, screen CVs, and schedule interviews
- Communicate with candidates and hiring managers throughout the process
- Assist with reference checks and background verifications
- Keep applicant tracking systems and recruitment records up to date
- Support wider HR initiatives such as employee engagement and inclusion projects
- Assist with reporting and data entry for HR and recruitment metrics
Benefits Include:
- Referral programme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Company events
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
Where you'll work
Northampton, NN3 6AB
NN3 6AB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS 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
- Founded in 1974, we've been delivering market-leading learning and talent solutions for over forty years
- We’re privileged to help individuals unlock their potential and realise the value of their skills and talents. As one of the UK's largest and longest-established apprenticeship and training providers, we're proud to help organisations and individuals unlock their potential, and make skills really work for them
- Upon completion of this 12 Month Apprenticeship, you will have obtained your HR support (level 3) Apprenticeship
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Customer Care Skills,
About this employer
Lords is a specialist distributor of building, plumbing, heating and DIY goods. The Group principally sells to local tradesmen, small to medium sized plumbing and heating merchants, construction companies and retails directly to the general public.
After this apprenticeship
- There is a possibility of being offered a full time role after successful completion of the apprenticeship
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PARAGON EDUCATION & SKILLS LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009029.
Apply now
Closes in 31 days (Monday 16 February 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.