Human Resources Apprentice

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
South Yorkshire (S1 3FG)
Closes in 11 days (Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 30 September 2026

Summary

The Human Resources Apprentice will contribute to the delivery of an effective and efficient HR systems & administration support service to the SYFR People Services Function while undertaking learning and development towards successful completion of the HR Support Level 3 Apprentice Standard (including CIPD Level 3 Diploma in HR Practice).

Wage £15,434 a year
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The current government rate for apprenticeships is £8.00 per hour in their first year. Rising to minimum wage for their age after year 1:
• £12.71 (aged 21 and over)
• £10.85 (aged 18 to 20)

Training

Training course HR support (level 3)
Hours Monday - Friday, between the hours of 8.00am and 6.00pm. 37 hours a week
Start date Monday 14 December 2026
Duration 1 year 6 months
Positions available 1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To provide support to the People Services Function in an assistant capacity in relation to areas such as recruitment and selection, employee relations, learning and development and culture and engagement. This will include a specific focus on activity relating to recruitment and selection.
• Provide administrative support, including the operation of all office and administrative systems in accordance with SYFR’s People procedures, such as processing incoming/outgoing post and answering telephone calls.
• Carry out filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, binding, materials collation and any other basic administration duties to support the work of the People Services Function.
• Carry out typing and word processing activity.
• Undertake the logging, raising and monitoring of purchase orders and other order requirements of the People Services Function using relevant systems.
• Administer HR records, filing systems and reference materials.
• Operate all office systems as appropriate, including the input and retrieval of information, the collation of statistics and the interrogation of data and records.
• The post holder may be required to provide basic reports and information.
• Accurately, effectively and efficiently maintain spreadsheets, databases and other electronic documents in accordance with functional and organisational procedures, guidelines and expectations.
• Organise and minute meetings (as required) in the appropriate set format and with a high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Support the organising of conferences and other events including participation in People Services run events such as the running of examination and assessment centres.
• Provide cover for other People Services administration staff as required.
• Have responsibility for the ordering, maintenance and monitoring of stationary and other materials used within the function.
• Comply at all times with the SYFR Employee Code of Conduct and the Core Code of Ethics for Fire and Rescue Services in addition to adopting a conscientious approach to timekeeping and attendance.
• Practice and promote SYFR’s Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and Health & Safety Policies and to conduct oneself in a professional manner that is consistent with SYFR’s core behaviours and values at all times.
• Fully participate in SYFR’s Personal Review process according to the responsibilities of the role.
• Successfully complete any training and development required for the role. This will include proactive attendance at all education events, tutor sessions and assessments as required to successfully meet the requirements of the HR Support Level 3 Apprentice Standard (and any Functional Skills or GCSEs as required).
• Be responsible for the accurate and appropriate processing of any and all data, ensuring compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation and internal associated organisational policies and procedures around data protection.
• Carry out other such duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the apprentice role.