HR Apprenticeship

Summary

As Godolphin Management Co Ltd's HR Apprentice, reporting to the HR Adviser, you will be working within a small and supportive HR team who pride themselves in delivering an exceptional service to the business and over 500 employees.

Annual wage: £21,500 a year
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Training course: HR support (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday, between 9am and 5pm
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 25 November
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

You’ll gain exposure to a variety of different areas of HR, from recruitment, to onboarding, training and absence management. This is a great first step into a HR career, working across our varied and unique organisation, you’ll learn as you earn, building up your HR experience through exposure to a variety of different departments
The role includes completing the Level 3 HR Apprenticeship qualification using the skills and knowledge that you will have built up to complete your projects and assignments. You will have the opportunity to be accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), which is the industry standard 'first step' for HR professionals in the UK
We offer a generous benefits package including private healthcare (with dental cover), pension scheme, life assurance, group income protection, discretionary Christmas bonus, a benefits platform offering discounts and cashback at over 700 retailers, health & wellbeing initiatives

Godolphin aims to create a diverse and inclusive working environment in which everyone feels valued, that their contribution matters and they are able to perform to their full potential. We therefore encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, and we will be happy to discuss any adjustments you may require to make our workplace one you can thrive in.

Where you’ll work

Dalham Hall Stud, The Main Office, Duchess Drive

Newmarket

CB8 9HE

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

WEST SUFFOLK COLLEGE

Your training course

HR support (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Service Delivery: Delivers excellent customer service on a range of HR queries and requirements, providing solutions, advice and support primarily to managers. Builds managers’ expertise in HR matters, improving their ability to handle repeated situations themselves where appropriate. Uses agreed systems and processes to deliver service to customers. Takes the initiative to meet agreed individual and team KPIs in line with company policy, values, standards. Plans and organises their work, often without direct supervision, to meet commitments and KPIs.

Problem Solving: Uses sound questioning and active listening skills to understand requirements and establish root causes before developing HR solutions. Takes ownership through to resolution, escalating complex situations as appropriate.

Communication & Interpersonal: Deals effectively with customers/colleagues, using sound interpersonal skills and communicating well through a range of media eg phone, face to face, email, internet. Adapts their style to their audience. Builds trust and sound relationships with customers. Handles conflict and sensitive HR situations professionally and confidentially.

Teamwork: Consistently supports colleagues /collaborates within the team and HR to achieve results. Builds/maintains strong working relationships with others in the team and across HR where necessary.

Process Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve HR performance and service; acts on them within the authority of their role. Supports implementation of HR changes/projects with the business.

Managing HR Information: Maintains required HR records as part of services delivered. Prepares reports and management information from HR data, with interpretation as required.

Personal Development: Keeps up to date with business changes and HR legal/policy/process changes relevant to their role. Seeks feedback and acts on it to improve their performance and overall capability.

Your training plan

The learner will be studying the HR Support Level 3 Apprenticeship standard qualification
Functional skills will be studied if equivalent qualifications are not held

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths and English (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

This role is ideally suited to a graduate, school leaver or administrator with an enthusiasm for a career in HR. Ideally, you'll need to drive as it is a countryside location, with little public transport links.

About this company

Godolphin is the world’s largest thoroughbred operation, comprising breeding and racing interests spanning seven countries, across four different continents. Founded in Dubai in 1992, the operation has been built on a foundation of innovation and uninhibited achievement that has led to a legacy of success for horses in Godolphin’s famous blue silks. Its global headquarters is in Newmarket, which is the epicentre of the UK’s thoroughbred industry.

After this apprenticeship

The role will be a 2-year, fixed-term contract, with the potential to become a permanent role.

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