SONI - System Operator for Northern Ireland
HR Apprentice

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Role Title: People & Place HR Apprentice
Reports to: Head of People & Place
Location: Castlereagh House, Manse Road, Belfast
Hours: Full-time apprenticeship arrangement, with four days per week working at SONI (hybrid working with flexible start and finish times) and one day per week dedicated study.
About the Apprenticeship
Start your HR career while earning a recognised qualification. This apprenticeship offers a supportive and practical way to learn about People & Place, gain real workplace experience, and build your confidence while contributing to meaningful work at SONI.
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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You will support the People & Place team across areas such as recruitment, onboarding, learning and development, employee engagement, wellbeing, inclusion, HR systems, and team administration. You will not be expected to know everything from day one. We will support you to learn through practical experience, mentoring, feedback, and part-time study.
In simple terms, HR is about helping people have a positive experience at work and making sure colleagues are supported, treated fairly, and able to do their best.


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This could be a great opportunity if you enjoy working with people, helping others, organising information, solving problems, communicating clearly, and being part of a team. You do not need to have your whole career planned out. If you are curious about people, workplaces, and how organisations support their employees, this apprenticeship will help you learn, build confidence, and explore whether HR is the right path for you.
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