Job Description

Salary

Apprentice National Minimum Wage (Age 16-20) | National Minimum Wage (Age 21+)

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Apprenticeship

Package

Fixed Term for up to 2 years

Job category/type

Human Resources, HR Services & Organisation Development, Resources

Date posted

28/05/2025

Job reference

REQ005500

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Would you like to work for a large forward-looking organisation which will challenge you and help grow your career, also giving an opportunity for you to 'earn while you learn?' If so, come and join Torfaen County Borough Council's Career Development Programme. As an Apprentice, you'll work alongside experienced colleagues learning job specific skills whilst earning a wage and working towards a nationally recognised professional qualification.

The Council's Values are Fair, Supportive, Effective and Innovative which are very important to us. If you want to be successful you will need to demonstrate behaviour that reflects these Values

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We are looking for a caring and resilient HR Apprentice to join our busy HR Team. You will have a real interest in engaging with people and making a positive impact, providing a comprehensive HR service across our five departments.

Expect to work across the HR spectrum of disciplines and work towards the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an outstanding HR professional. You will use your strong organisational skills to provide effective administrative support to our Human Resources and Learning & Development Teams.

As you progress through your apprenticeship, you will have the opportunity to be involved in supporting the line managers and employees with tasks such as recruitment and learning to provide advice and assist with learning and development activities.

This post is based in a friendly team where you will receive excellent support and on-the-job-training and the opportunity to study for a HR qualification. What's more, you'll gain valuable work and life skills to help you launch a career in your chosen field.

Benefits include a tailored induction programme, ongoing support from dedicated staff, flexible working hours, hybrid working, generous annual leave entitlement, a contributory pension scheme, access to a staff benefit scheme and support with your personal and professional development.

We are based in the Civic Centre, Pontypool. If you would like further information please contact Angela Rogers, HR & Learning and Development Manager on 01495 742567 or email angela.rogers@torfaen.gov.uk.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

Additional Employment Support

Torfaen County Borough Council can provide additional free support to assist you in your search for employment. This can include expert advice and support around the recruitment process, such as how to complete application forms and interview technique skills.

If you would like to take advantage of this free advice and support, please contact our Skills and Employability Team at: employability@torfaen.gov.uk or by telephoning 01633 647743.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.