Job Description

Location

: High Wycombe with occasional travel to Harlington (Academy Training Ground)

Hours

: Full-Time (including occasional evening/weekend work on matchdays)

Contract Type

: Fixed-Term Apprenticeship (typically 16 months) with the possibility of a permanent role at the end of the Apprenticeship

Reports To

: HR Manager

Training Provided

: CIPD Level 3 (HR Support) Apprenticeship

How to apply:

Send a CV and covering letter expressing your interest and suitability, to jobs@wwfc.com. Closing date 10th October 2025

Wycombe Wanderers FC is a League One Football Club with ambition. We're on an exciting journey to grow the club through development of a new and progressive academy, alongside investment to support evolution of the 1st team environment, performance infrastructure, and progression to higher performance levels.

We are committed to developing talent both on and off the pitch and are looking for a motivated HR Apprentice to join our team. This role is perfect for someone passionate about people and starting a career in HR.

Role Overview

As an HR Apprentice, you'll support the day-to-day operations of the club's HR function -- working with departments across football operations, academy, commercial, and stadium teams. You'll gain hands-on HR experience while studying toward your CIPD qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Support the administration of the employee lifecycle: recruitment, onboarding, changes, and leavers. Assist with maintaining accurate HR records. Help with recruitment processes: posting jobs, screening CVs, coordinating interviews. Prepare offer letters, contracts, and induction packs for new staff. Support safeguarding and compliance processes (e.g., DBS checks, training records). Update HR systems and databases (e.g. absence tracking, holiday records). Assist with payroll processing. Respond to routine HR queries. Participate in HR projects, including wellbeing, equality, diversity & inclusion, and training initiatives.

Person Specification

Essential:

Strong interest in starting a career in Human Resources. Enthusiastic and proactive with excellent organisational skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. GCSEs in English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above). Ability to handle confidential information professionally. Willingness to work flexibly, including some evenings/weekends.

Desirable:

Experience in an admin or customer service role.

What We Offer

Funded CIPD Level 3 Apprenticeship. Experience working across the club. A chance to contribute to exciting HR and people initiatives within the club. Progression opportunities upon completion.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to 18,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person