Apprentice Recruitment & HR Operations Assistant

Post Ref: CC084

Please note: Internal, at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

Are you organised, enthusiastic and looking to build a successful career in Human Resources? This is an exciting opportunity to join our HR team as an Apprentice Recruitment & HR Operations Assistant, where you'll gain valuable workplace experience while studying towards a Level 3 Business Administration qualification.

Working across our Recruitment and HR Operations teams, you'll develop a wide range of administration, customer service and business support skills while helping to deliver an excellent service to managers, employees and job applicants.

You'll support the team by:
• Acting as a first point of contact for recruitment and HR enquiries.
• Assisting with the administration of job advertisements and recruitment processes.
• Providing helpdesk support to managers, employees and customers.
• Maintaining electronic records and databases in line with GDPR requirements.
• Supporting HR Operations with administration and quality assurance activities.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve ways of working.
• Supporting events and other activities when required.
• Undertaking training and development to build your knowledge and skills.

We're seeking someone who:
• Has strong organisational skills.
• Can communicate confidently in person, by telephone and via email.
• Is comfortable using IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Microsoft Teams.
• Has excellent attention to detail and can work accurately.
• Can prioritise tasks and manage their workload effectively.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and data protection.
• Is eager to learn and develop a career in HR and business administration.

You will need:
• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), or be willing to work towards achieving them as part of your apprenticeship.

Closing Date: Sunday, 8th November 2026
Assessment Date: Thursday, 19th November 2026
Interview Date: w/c 23rd November 2026

To be eligible for this apprenticeship you must meet the criteria set out by the Department for Education in the Apprenticeship funding rules, including:

• Be aged 16 or over on the day the Apprenticeship starts.
• Having a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England which will last for the duration of the apprenticeship (as described in Annex A of the Apprenticeship funding rules).
• Meet the essential qualification criteria in the role profile and be able to provide original qualification certificates at interview.
• Not be enrolled on any other programme or qualification which means you are not eligible under the Apprenticeship funding rules.
• Not have prior learning and experience (including qualifications at the same or higher level in the same or a closely related field) which duplicates the learning and experience to be provided under the apprenticeship. The Council will assess this via an assessment of prior learning and experience

A full copy of the Apprenticeship funding rules is available here: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6875204b55c4bd0544dcae08/Apprenticeship_funding_rules_2025_to_2026_v2.pdf

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

As part of our fair recruitment process, we ask that all applications are written by the candidate and that Artificial Intelligence (AI) use is limited, unless assistance is required as a reasonable adjustment for a disability. Content should be truthful, accurate, evidence based and not embellished – see guidance.