Job Description

The ideal candidate will have completed their education to A Level standard and be looking to kick start their HR Career. As a

People Apprentice

you will be involved in supporting the HR function learning and assisting the full employee lifecycle at West Dean gaining hands-on experience in a creative and dynamic environment whilst studying one day per week towards your

HR Support L3 Apprenticeship.

Key Responsibilities will include

Support the recruitment, onboarding, and leaver processes Prepare contracts, offer letters, and HR documentation Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems Assist with payroll data entry and queries Monitor compliance (e.g. Right to Work, DBS checks) Respond to staff queries via email and in person Help coordinate induction and training activities Contribute to HR projects and process improvements Assistant with all aspects of HR Admin Become and practice all compliance procedures Assistant with payroll as required
As a

People Apprentice

you will be a team player and always employ a collaborative mindset, be willing to work hard, maintaining professionalism and discretion and, as a team plyer, support your colleagues at all times.

Key Skills:

Proficient in Microsoft Office Good telephone manner Interpersonal skills Clear written communication Good verbal communication Strong attention to detail Organised Able to prioritise tasks Maintains confidentiality Maintains data accuracy Self-motivated and proactive Professional and courteous Quick learner IT Literature Adaptable Reliable Punctual Hardworking Quick thinking Uses Initiative Takes Ownership Detail-oriented

Working Week:

35-hour week including 4 days on site and one day studying at Chichester College - average 7 hours per day.

Salary:

22,932 per annum dependant on age and in line with the Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage ( Please see further information below)

Qualifications Required:

GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 are required A Levels would be an advantage

About the Employer:

West Dean Estate includes West Dean College and West Dean Gardens, is situated a few miles north of Chichester on the western South Downs. Our schools of arts, design and conservation offer a uniquely broad range of world-leading courses. At the heart of all we do, is our belief that 'making' makes our lives better. We celebrate the intrinsic value of work that has been hand-made by artists and artisans and challenge the assumption that mass-produced must be the only way because, across the world, the maker movement is growing. Our second campus is situated in London's Bloomsbury. For further information please visit: https://www.westdean.ac.uk/

Future Prospects:

Subject to successful completion of the apprenticeship, a permanent role may be considered. Further training and development opportunities may also be available, depending on business needs and individual performance

Things to Consider:

This role is based at the West Dean Estate in West Dean, West Sussex, which is situated in the South Downs, 6 miles north of Chichester. Onsite parking available. Public Transport is available - closest bus stop is a short walk from the estate while trains go into Chichester and connect with bus services. There may be some travel to the London Campus. This is a 16-month apprenticeship to include end point assessment Applicants

MUST BE

resident in the UK for a minimum of 3 years prior to the start of learning and have work authorisation for the UK. Applicants

WILL NOT BE

eligible to apply if they have already achieved a qualification which is equal to or higher thank the apprenticeship standard on offer. Applicants

MUST BE

resident in the area local to the apprenticeship opportunity or be prepared to relocate in time to start employment and study. Applicants

MUST BE

committed to the learning and stay to the end of the apprenticeship. This role will start immediately on recruitment with the college learning starting in September.

Further Information:

Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage (ANMW): The National Minimum Wage for Apprentices is 7.55 per hour (As of the 1st April 2025). This is the legal minimum pay per hour applying to 16 to 18 year old apprentices and those aged 19 and over in the first year of their apprenticeship. For apprentices 19 or over who have completed their first year and are continuing their apprenticeship, the National Minimum Wage appropriate to their ages applies.

Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: 22,932.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Chichester, PO18 0QZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Please tell us why you are interested in this apprenticeship? What are your ambitions for the future? Please confirm you have read and understood the 'Things to Consider' Please confirm you have and can provide evidence of the minimum grade 4 GCSE requirements in Math and English
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Location:

Chichester, PO18 0QZ (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HR Support