About the Role
We have an exciting apprenticeship opportunity within our Human Resources (HR) and Organisational Development (OD) Shared service. In this role, you'll get the opportunity to learn from our experienced team, gain valuable experience and work towards achieving a Level 3 or Level 5 CIPD accredited qualification in HR (candidates will be appointed dependent on their experience in HR to date).
The apprenticeship opportunity sits within our Employee Relations Team, the role involves advising managers and staff on HR legislation and policy, employment law, supporting managing change and restructures.
In this role you'll also:
Support the Employee Relations Team to promote an emphasis on enabling managers (and all employees) through the streamlining of processes; creation of toolkits and workflows; and provision of guidance, training and learning, maximising technology as appropriate to best equip managers and all staff to deliver their responsibilities and support high performance.
Provide day to day administration support.
Have the opportunity to shadow Employee Relations Specialists and other colleagues on a range of projects.
Be able to get involved in new ways of working especially with regards to digital enhancements for the HR & OD service specifically to do with Employee Relations activities.
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join a progressive HR and OD Shared Service that focuses on our customers’ needs across Kingston Council, Sutton Council, and our partner organisations. We are building a strategically focused OD service that is responsive to our customer needs and enables them to provide the services needed for the communities we work with.
We’re extremely proud of our apprenticeship scheme and the achievements of our apprentices, many of whom have secured permanent employment with the Council and continue to excel in their careers.
About You
In order to qualify for apprenticeship funding and be considered for these posts you must meet the following criteria:
Hold a GCSE level C or 9-4/equivalent in Maths and English and be able to present original qualification certificates.
Only apply for an apprenticeship unrelated to any qualifications you already hold at the same or higher level than the apprenticeship you wish to apply for. The apprenticeship being applied for must be unrelated in subject and content from the qualification already held.
Not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or another funded further education or higher education programme at the time you start your new apprenticeship.
Have the right to work and study in England and be one of the following:
A citizen of a country within the European Economic Area (EEA) or have the right to abode in the UK and have been resident in the EEA for at least the previous three years on the first day of your apprenticeship.
A non-EEA citizen with permission from the UK government to live in the UK, (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of learning.
You must also be able to demonstrate the following key points and should do so in your supporting statement as part of your online application:
An interest in working in the public sector for a local authority.
An interest in working in completing an apprenticeship in Human Resources.
An interest in human resources and organisational development.
Have an understanding of equal opportunities and diversity in employment and service delivery.
Good organisation skills and the ability to work to deadlines, prioritise tasks and work independently and as part of a team.
Enthusiasm and a drive to move things forward.
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