People Apprentice

THE EDWIN GROUP LTD

Sheffield (S1 3FZ)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 July 2026

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Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious HR / People Apprentice to join our Edwin People division and begin a career in Human Resources within the education sector. The role will provide an excellent opportunity to gain practical HR experience whilst undertaking a recognised apprenticeship qualification. 

• Wage:

  £15,600 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  £15600 / £21157.50

• Training course: HR support (level 3)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Mon-Fri 08.30-17.00 (1 hour lunch break).

  37 hours 30 minutes a week

• Start date:

  Monday 3 August 2026

• Duration:

  1 year 6 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

• Provide administrative support to the Edwin People team across a range of HR activities.
• Assist with the preparation of HR documentation including letters, contracts, reports and meeting notes.
• Maintain accurate employee and client records in line with GDPR requirements.
• Support the administration of employee relations cases and HR projects.
• Manage shared inboxes and respond to routine enquiries.
• Support recruitment activities including advertising vacancies, arranging interviews and communicating with candidates.
• Assist with pre-employment checks and onboarding processes.
• Support safer recruitment administration and compliance requirements.
• Assist the People Adviser and People Partners with client administration and project work.
• Prepare meeting packs, agendas and supporting documentation.
• Support the coordination of training sessions, webinars and client events.
• Contribute to the production of HR resources and guidance materials.
• Complete all apprenticeship learning requirements and assignments.
• Participate in internal training and professional development activities.
• Build knowledge of employment legislation, HR best practice and the education sector.
• Develop an understanding of HR policies, procedures and employee relations processes.
• Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Support compliance with safeguarding, GDPR and employment legislation requirements.
• Assist in maintaining accurate HR systems and records.
• Act as an Ambassador for the Group’s ESG strategy demonstrated through a commitment to adopt, promote and comply with ESG policies, developments, and initiatives.
• Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are understood and adhered to.
• Working in collaboration with Group departments e.g. Strategic Partnerships, Marketing, and Finance.

Any other duties commensurate with the level of the role.

Where you'll work

5th Floor Westfield House 60 Charter Row
Sheffield
S1 3FZ

Training

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

Training provider

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

HR support (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

• Full support from a dedicated and specialised team of People Partners, Senior People Partners and the Director of People
• 4-week induction
• Weekly check-ins and reviews

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative

Other requirements

• 25 days annual leave + birthday off + + option to buy more annual leave
• Access to thousands of offers and discounts across supermarkets, leisure, high street fashion + much more
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced parental leave
• Income protection plan
• Private medical care
• Life assurance
• EAP and online/digital GP
• Well-being support services
• Professional development
• Fantastic supportive culture

About this employer

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After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

Develop to People Advisor > People Partner > Senior People Partner.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ACCESS TRAINING LIMITED

Sophy Lamb

slamb@accesstraining.org

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000041960.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)