Job Description

HR Apprentice Opportunity - Kickstart Your Career in People & Culture!

Gretna Green Ltd

Gretna Green Ltd, a fourth-generation family business since 1885, own and operate a range of businesses within the Gretna Green and Gretna Villages. Including the 5-star, award-winning Famous Blacksmiths Shop Attractions, a suite of two, multi-award-winning hotels, Greens Bar and Restaurant, the Old Toll Bar and Canny Scot Shop, and proudly offer weddings, retail, hospitality, and online shopping to a global marketplace.

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We're offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our HR team as an Apprentice. This is ideal for someone who's recently completed their Highers, A-Levels, or equivalent, and is passionate about building a career in HR while gaining a nationally recognised qualification.

As our HR Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience across all areas of the HR function, from recruitment and onboarding to learning and development. You'll receive full training, mentorship, and dedicated paid time during your working week to complete your apprenticeship coursework.

Please note:

This is a 12-18 month opportunity with no guaranteed job at the end. However, we're a growing organisation, and further career opportunities may be available for the right candidate upon successful completion.

Who We're Looking For

Aged 16 or over and eligible for apprenticeship funding

Must live in Scotland

and have the right to live and work in the UK A genuine interest in HR and people Strong attention to detail and organisation skills Clear and confident communicator Confident using Microsoft Office tools Ideally some previous customer service or admin experience

What You'll Gain

A qualification in

Digital Applications Support PC Passport SCQF Level 6

Experience working with HR systems and tools Time each week (fully paid) to complete training Coaching from experienced HR professionals Insight into recruitment, onboarding, learning & development, and more
Work well individually as well as in a team

Training Includes

You'll complete a Modern Apprenticeship Digital Applications Support PC Passport SCQF Level 6, including units on:

Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, CRMs Digital communication and document management Software skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Content Management Systems Cybersecurity, creative tools, and project coordination

We Offer

The

Real Living Wage

(18+) A positive, inclusive and professional environment Learning and career development support Real experience in a fast-paced HR function
Holidays: Up to 30 days holiday per annum based on full-time (part-time colleagues' holidays calculated pro-rata)

Rate of pay: 10 for under 18/12.60 for 18+

Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday

Additional benefits:

Exclusive colleague discounts in our hotels and retail outlets

One free night's stay in our hotels, subject to availability

An additional day off for your birthday

Free lunch provided

Pension

Training and development

If you're enthusiastic, organised, and ready to start your journey into Human Resources, we'd love to hear from you.

When applying, please include a CV and a covering letter telling us why you're interested in this role and what makes you a great fit for a career in HR

To apply please email peopleteam@gretnagreen.com with a cover letter and your CV.

Deadline Sunday 10th August 2025

Interviews will be held Thursday 14th August 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 20,800.00-26,208.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Gretna DG16 5EA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 10/08/2025