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HR Apprenticeship (Level 3 – Advanced)

AWE
Location
Reading
Salary
£16,750 yearly, increasing to £24,500 in Year 2
Duration
18 months plus End Point Assessment
Hours per week
37.5h
Positions available
1
Level
Level 3 – Advanced
Qualification
Level 3
Start date
1st September 2027
Application deadline
8 November 2026
Vacancy reference
R31828
Minimum grades
5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English

Apprenticeships are open from age 16, once you have finished Year 11 (S4 in Scotland).

About the role

On the Human Resources (HR) Apprenticeship, you will gain skills and knowledge in several areas of the People, Culture and Communication function by spending time in different teams. This will help you understand how HR supports both employees and the wider business. Placements may include: Case management (employee relations processes such as investigations, absence management and disciplinary matters), Reward and recognition (pay, benefits and recognising employee achievements), Recruitment (internal and external recruitment activity), HR Business Partners (how HR works with different areas of the business), Learning and Development (training and development opportunities), and HR Help Desk (responding to general HR questions).

Requirements

PC literate, Good communication skills, Excellent team working skills, Health and safety aware, Effective at following instructions, Ability to concentrate for long periods, Passion for your chosen profession. Must be British Nationals and aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. Must obtain and maintain necessary security clearance. Must be willing and able to work in designated areas. Occupational Health pre-employment medical required.

Working week

Usually expected to work on-site three days a week during apprenticeship. Working arrangements may vary depending on business, training and placement requirements. Every other Friday off as part of AWE's flexible working pattern.

Skills

CommunicationTeam workingHealth and safety awarenessFollowing instructionsConcentrationPC literacyHR processesEmployee relations

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Any · Grade 4

Training & development

18-month apprenticeship following ST0239 Apprenticeship Standard with placements in different HR teams including case management, reward and recognition, recruitment, HR Business Partners, Learning and Development, and HR Help Desk. End Point Assessment included.
Future prospects
Upon completion, opportunities for roles including Reward Advisor, HR Coordinator, HR Advisor, HR Associate, HR Analyst, or HR Advisor Onboarding.

Company benefits

Market leading contributory pension scheme, Generous paid holiday entitlement of 270 hours per year inclusive of Bank Holidays plus every other Friday off as part of AWE's flexible working pattern, Access to employee discounts portal for everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure, Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

Things to consider

Due to security requirements, applicants must be British Nationals aged 18 or over by 31 August 2027. British Citizenship required to apply. Must have been resident in the UK for past 5 years for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. Occupational Health pre-employment medical required. Annual leave not granted from 1st September until 1st October due to mandatory inductions. Applications reviewed continuously; early application encouraged to avoid role closing before deadline.

About AWE

AWE is a team working to keep the UK safe and secure. The UK's independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to national security and way of life. AWE delivers Astraea, the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent and supports the UK government in vital areas including counter-terrorism, global nuclear test monitoring, and building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science.
Contact email
EarlyCareers@awe.co.uk
If this one works out

This role is in Reading. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £650–£900 a month.

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