University Hospital Southampton NHS FT
Apprentice Human Resources Adviser (Policy, Reward & HR Projects)
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Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for detailed job description of the role.
Job Title: Apprentice Human Resources Adviser (Policy, Reward & HR Projects)
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Fixed Term Contract End Date: September 2028
Purpose for Fixed Term: Apprenticeship
Main duties of the job
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and develop your HR career while gaining a recognised professional qualification.
We are looking for an Apprentice Human Resources Adviser to join our Policy, Reward and HR Projects team. This paid apprenticeship will give you practical HR experience while completing the Level 5 People Professional Apprenticeship, leading to a CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management. You will receive protected learning time and support to apply your learning in practice.
You will work closely with colleagues across HR, including HR Business Partners, line managers and staff-side representatives, supporting work that has a real impact on colleagues across the organisation.
Working for our organisation
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.
We support flexible working and will consider requests taking into account the needs of the service. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
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Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
In this role, your key responsibilities will include:
- Help coordinate job evaluation processes
- Support managers with job descriptions and role design
- Contribute to HR policy reviews
- Support the delivery of key workforce projects
- Help with project planning
- Preparing information
- Analysing workforce data
- Supporting communications
- Keeping project work on track
Alongside your day-to-day role, you will be supported to complete the CIPD Level 5 apprenticeship, giving you the opportunity to apply your learning in practice while developing your professional HR knowledge and skills. This post would suit someone who enjoys working collaboratively, is organised, has good attention to detail and is committed to learning and developing within HR.
We are looking for someone who can communicate clearly, manage competing priorities and build positive working relationships with colleagues across HR and the wider Trust. You will be proactive and willing to learn, with the ability to handle sensitive information professionally and provide helpful, accurate advice and support.
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This is a 22-month fixed-term role aligned with the completion of the apprenticeship. Once you have completed your apprenticeship, the experience, qualification and support you gain will provide a strong foundation for future opportunities within our team.
Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.
Person specification
Qualifications / Registration
Essential criteria
- Ability and willingness to successfully undertake CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management apprenticeship
- Five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) including Maths and English
- CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice or an equivalent level of knowledge and experience gained in an HR support role
- Foundation membership of the CIPD
Desirable criteria
- Associate membership of the CIPD
Experience / Training
Essential criteria
- Relevant generalist HR experience at operational level in a complex, unionised organisation
- Experience in delivering training sessions
- Understanding of current employment law and its application
Desirable criteria
- Competent in the use of ESR and Healthroster Administration functions
- Knowledge of the National HR Agenda for the NHS
Aptitudes
Essential criteria
- Attention to detail
- Microsoft Office Skills
- Time management
- Data analysis
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