Job Description

People and HR Apprentice

We are seeking a motivated Apprentice to join our talented and hard-working Central People and Culture team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is looking to develop their skills and experience within HR and gain a recognised HR qualification.

This is a fixed-term position until completion of the apprenticeship, with the possibility of a permanent role depending on business requirements and funding availability. The successful postholder will work 37 hours a week (Monday - Friday), Term Time Only (38 weeks per year), plus 5 additional days.

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to appointing an individual who has:

Excellent communication, and personal skills with a natural ability to build relationships. Ability to manage a varied workload delivering to set timescales. Excellent attention to detail to produce work of optimum accuracy. Exceptional personal organisation and self-motivation. Drive and commitment to ensure the best service is provided to our schools/academies. A commitment to ensuring the safeguarding of all young people across the Trust estate.

It is an exciting time to join the Wessex family as we grow, we can offer:

Professional induction, training and continued professional development opportunities. Staff benefits including reduced leisure centre membership and cycle to work scheme. A staff assistance programme with specialist provider, Carefirst who provide a 24/7 free phone helpline, or face-to-face counselling for every employee. Local Government Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution in excess of 20%, subject to pension eligibility criteria.
If you are a motivated individual with the skills, ability, and determination to achieve and flourish within a superb Trust, we would be delighted to hear from you. If you wish to discuss the role informally prior to making an application, please contact the HR team on the email address below.

To apply for this position, please complete a support staff application form, (which is available on our website), together with a letter of application to Mrs Louise Hulbert (Director of People and Culture). Applications should be returned by email to HR@wessexlearningtrust.co.uk

Closing date: 8am, 17 November 2025

Interview dates: Monday 24 November 2025

The Wessex Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding young people and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff appointed will undergo online checks and be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Apprenticeship
Contract length: 12-18 months

Pay: 7.55-12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 37 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: In person