Apprenticeship · Level 3
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Undertake an 18-month HR Support Apprenticeship (Level 3) at AWE.
- Gain experience in various HR functions including case management, recruitment, and learning & development.
- Earn £16,750 per year, working 37 hours per week on a 9-day fortnight.
- Requires 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4/C or above).
- Applications close on 2026-11-08.
About the Role
People, Culture and Communication at AWE provides services and support to the workforce, enabling people to carry out their jobs effectively. This includes assisting with recruitment, supporting development, answering HR queries, recognising achievements, and resolving workplace issues.
What You'll Do
On this Human Resources (HR) Apprenticeship, you will gain skills and knowledge across various areas of the People, Culture and Communication function through rotations in different teams. This will provide an understanding of how HR supports both employees and the wider business.
Your placements may include:
- Case management: Supporting employee relations processes such as investigations, absence management, and disciplinary matters.
- Reward and recognition: Assisting with processes related to pay, benefits, and employee achievements.
- Recruitment: Helping with internal and external recruitment activities.
- HR Business Partners: Observing how HR collaborates with different business areas to support people, teams, and business priorities.
- Learning and Development: Supporting training and development opportunities for employees.
- HR Help Desk: Responding to general HR questions and directing queries to the appropriate team.
Training and Qualifications
- This is an 18-month Apprenticeship followed by an End Point Assessment.
- Qualifications Required: 5 GCSEs including English and Maths (grade 4/C or above).
What Happens After?
Potential career paths include:
- Reward advisor
- HR Coordinator
- HR Advisor
- HR Associate
- HR Analyst
- HR Advisor Onboarding
Skills You'll Develop
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
- Patience
- Health and Safety Awareness
Key Details
- Wage: £16,750 a year
- Working week: 9-day fortnight (33 hours on short week, 41 hours on long week).
- Hours: 37 hours per week (may alter due to offsite training).
- Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
- Start date: 2027-09-01
- Closing date: 2026-11-08
- Apprenticeship standard: HR support (level 3)
- Training provider: AWE PLC