Apprentice People and Organisational Development Assistant

About this opportunity

This exciting role will give you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in all areas of People & Organisational Development. You will work flexibly, supporting the People and OD team with a range of processes.

A normal day would include:

• Assist in the provision of an efficient and effective People & OD service
• Provide advice and guidance on a rage of policies and procedures including, but not limited to, annual leave, maternity/paternity/adoption leave, flexible working, pay and benefits, and using company policy and current law, giving guidance that is compliant and where errors could expose the organisation to employment tribunals or legal risk
• Assist with all aspects of recruitment, including posting jobs online and collating applications
• Ensure that annual leave and sickness records are appropriately maintained
• Learn to use the online POD system, assist staff in accessing the system, and give support when required
• Provide day to day administrative support to the People and OD function, including (but not limited to) responding to simple enquiries to the HR mailbox, confirming contractual amendments in writing, and taking notes at meetings
• Undertake tasks as required of a sensitive or confidential nature, including supporting processes such as staff grievance or disciplinary matters
• Recognise and accept responsibility for own personal development. Fully participate in Brook’s appraisal system and personal development planning process on a regular basis
• Attend internal staff and supervision meetings to inform and support training and to keep up to date with developments in relevant fields
• Recognise the effective utilisation of all appropriate development resources and opportunities, undertaking training where required
• Comply with Brook’s standards of information governance, data security and protection, and documented systems and procedures
• Work within the policy framework of Brook including code of conduct, maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding of young people
• To perform other reasonable required duties commensurate with the terms and conditions of the post as required

What you could go on to do:
HR Advisor

How you will be supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.

What will happen next
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
• More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
• Any training you need to complete
• What the next steps will be

How you could get there
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.

What you should have to apply

• GCSE Maths & English grade A*-C/9-4

Personal Qualities

• Honest, reliable and trustworthy
• Committed to providing quality HR support to our employees
• Understands the need for confidentiality both inside and outside of work
• Hard working and adaptable to change
• Team player
• Organised
• Flexible to changing business needs
• Resilient

Skills

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to build relationships at all levels with excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to adapt positively to a changing, varied and high workload
• The ability to work under pressure to agreed deadlines
• The ability to work in a flexible manner – out of hours work and travel may occasionally be required, with advance notice
• Able to work as part of a cohesive team, and independently