Trainee Assistant HR Advisor

Reference: REQ7563

Description: Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent We are looking for someone with a keen interest in Human Resources to join our team of advisors who advise on HR casework at Leicester City Council. The role will provide administrative support to the team as well as giving you your first step into a career in HR. You'll gradually be exposed to HR casework alongside your administrative duties in this fast paced team. Within this role, you'll be offered the chance to undertake a level 3 CIPD accredited apprenticeship as part of the role which will include 20% of your time being dedicated to these studies. This is a full time, permanent role working 37 hours Monday to Friday. Typical office hours are 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on a Friday. The team are based in the City Centre but travel across the City as required to support HR processes in our many different locations. The team utilise hybrid working so can work from home but are expected to attend a Leicester City Council building at least two days per week. Initially you'll need to be in the office full time so we can help you to settle in and learn the ropes! What you'll be doing The administrative side of the role will include supporting HR Advisors by arranging meetings, taking notes, collating data and producing HR documentation. As you progress with your HR skills you will become involved in cases relating to absence, conduct, capability and organisational change. What you'll need Ideally you'll have good administrative and IT skills and experience of working in a team as well as on your own initiative. You should have some knowledge of terms and conditions of employment and/or HR policies and procedures and be hungry to learn more. This role is ideally suited for someone with an interest in moving into an HR career who wants the support of a strong team around them as well as the willingness to undertake a formal qualification. What we can offer you As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You'll enjoy generousannual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexibleworking. We'll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of trainingand development opportunities. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including discounts on city buses and trains. Foran illustrative value of your benefits package,take a look at ourbenefits calculator. Join us We're committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build acouncil that is fitting and representative of our great city. That's why we've designed ourrecruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.We'll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with yourapplication,take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment' page. If you'd like to have a chat before applying, feel free to contact Nicola Graham on Nicola.graham@leicester.gov.uk Interviews/assessments will take place on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th May 2026.

Region: Central

Location: Hybrid working - Home and Leicester City Offices

Salary: GBP26,403 - GBP 28,142 Per Year

Package: Total benefit value (includes pension contribution and full holiday entitlement): GBP38,374

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time,

Full Time / 37 Hours Per Week / Permanent

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in Human Resources to join our team of advisors who advise on HR casework at Leicester City Council. The role will provide administrative support to the team as well as giving you your first step into a career in HR. You’ll gradually be exposed to HR casework alongside your administrative duties in this fast paced team.

Within this role, you’ll be offered the chance to undertake a level 3 CIPD accredited apprenticeship as part of the role which will include 20% of your time being dedicated to these studies.

This is a full time, permanent role working 37 hours Monday to Friday. Typical office hours are 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 4.30pm on a Friday. The team are based in the City Centre but travel across the City as required to support HR processes in our many different locations. The team utilise hybrid working so can work from home but are expected to attend a Leicester City Council building at least two days per week. Initially you’ll need to be in the office full time so we can help you to settle in and learn the ropes!

What You’ll Be Doing

The administrative side of the role will include supporting HR Advisors by arranging meetings, taking notes, collating data and producing HR documentation. As you progress with your HR skills you will become involved in cases relating to absence, conduct, capability and organisational change.

What You’ll Need

Ideally you’ll have good administrative and IT skills and experience of working in a team as well as on your own initiative. You should have some knowledge of terms and conditions of employment and/or HR policies and procedures and be hungry to learn more. This role is ideally suited for someone with an interest in moving into an HR career who wants the support of a strong team around them as well as the willingness to undertake a formal qualification.

What We Can Offer You

As well as the satisfaction of helping to improve thousands of lives across Leicester, you can lookforward to a work environment that encourages a healthy work/life balance. You’ll enjoy generousannual leave, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and the option of flexibleworking. We’ll also give you the chance to develop your skills and expertise with a variety of trainingand development opportunities. In addition, you can choose froma number offlexible benefits,including discounts on city buses and trains. Foran illustrative value of your benefits package,take a look at ourbenefits calculator.

Join us

We’re committed to recruiting a diverse and highly-talented workforce as we continue to build acouncil that is fitting and representative of our great city. That’s why we’ve designed ourrecruitment process to put you at your ease, make you feel welcome and bring the best out of you.We’ll do all we can to make our recruitment process as fair as possible. To help you with yourapplication,take a look at the ‘our approach to recruitment’ page.

If you’d like to have a chat before applying, feel free to contact Nicola Graham on Nicola.graham@leicester.gov.uk

Interviews/assessments will take place on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th May 2026.