People Operations Apprentice

Our Vacancy

People Operations Apprenticeship / Administrator

Location: Hybrid working from Pitsea, Essex 3 days a week.  

Salary: £22,223

Course Duration: up to 15 months apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship qualification, your salary will increase to the standard rate for this role. 

Looking to start your career in People (HR) and learn while you earn? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a newly created People Operations team as a Apprentice / Administrator and build real, hands-on experience in a busy, supportive, customer-focused environment.  

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience while completing a Level 3 Business Administration Apprenticeship—with 20% of your time dedicated to learning and development.

About the Role

Working alongside experienced colleagues, you’ll help deliver a great People service to our teams across the organisation. From managing colleague records and responding to everyday People queries, to supporting compliance checks and keeping our systems accurate and up to date, you’ll be right at the heart of how we support our people.

No two days are the same and you’ll be learning constantly, building skills that will set you up for a long-term career in People/HR.

What We Value

We’re proud of our values, and we live them every day:

• Be kind – We show empathy and care in every interaction.
• Do the right thing – We act with integrity and in the best interests of our residents.
• Love new ideas – We’re curious and always looking for ways to improve.
• Celebrate diversity – We value different perspectives and create a sense of belonging.
• Keep our promises – We do what we say we will.
• Pull together – We collaborate and support each other, especially when it’s tough.

If these values resonate with you, you’ll feel right at home here.

What You’ll Learn and Do

• Be a first point of contact for simple People queries
• Keep colleague records accurate, complete and well maintained
• Support data quality checks and fix errors quickly
• Help manage purchase orders and invoices for People services
• Support internal communications, wellbeing and inclusion activity
• Make sure everything you handle is done with care, accuracy and confidentiality

What We’re Looking For

You don’t need loads of experience, just the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine interest in building your career in HR.   You’re organised, curious, enjoy helping people, like being part of a team, and take pride in doing things properly.

We know this will be a popular role, so we’ll be shortlisting based on the following essential criteria:

1. Level 2 qualifications (e.g. 5 GCSEs or equivalent) – including English and Maths.
2. Strong written communication skills – with the ability to explain things clearly and professionally.
3. High attention to detail – with examples of spotting errors or managing tasks accurately.
4. A clear motivation for applying – and an understanding of what an apprenticeship involves.

What We Offer

• A permanent role with a clear progression pathway
• A Level 3 Business Administration qualification 
• Support from our Learning & Development team and a dedicated mentor
• 30 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays  
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year  
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a retail discounts portal. 
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution

Are You Eligible? 

Before applying, check if you meet the apprenticeship funding requirements:

• You’ve lived in the UK, EEA, Switzerland, or Gibraltar for the last 3 years (you’ll need to show proof).
• You don’t already have a qualification at the same level or higher in this subject.
• You’ll be 18 or older when the apprenticeship starts.

If that sounds like you, this could be the perfect opportunity to start your career with full support and training! 

Click 'Apply Now' and take your first step towards an exciting future!

What Happens Next

If you meet the eligibility and essential shortlist criteria, you’ll be invited to take part in an Assessment Centre on 6th February at Pembroke House, Pitsea office. 

We’d love for our new apprentice to join by the end of March by the latest, giving you time to complete your onboarding and set yourself up for success in your new role.

This is a brilliant opportunity to kickstart your career in People Operations and make a real difference for our colleagues!

If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Charlene Moore from the Talent Team (charlene.moore@peabody.org.uk).

PLEASE NOTE: As an employer, Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licenced UK employer.