The HR and Organisational Development Apprentice joins the People and OD service delivered for the London Borough of Sutton through a shared-service arrangement with Kingston Council. The work supports learning and development, employee relations administration and reporting across the service. This is a two-year Level 5 CIPD People Professional apprenticeship, with one year in Workforce Development and L&D and one in Employee Relations, and hybrid working across Kingston and Sutton. It is 36 hours a week; applicants need English and maths GCSEs at grade C or equivalent (or to complete functional skills), and the right to work and study in England; sponsorship is assessed case by case.
What the job involves
- Support delivery of a customer-focused People and OD service within the People Policy Framework
- Help provide the Learning and Development service
- Manage day-to-day operation of the Learning Management System
- Support workplace equality, diversity and inclusion developments
- Administer training and process related invoices
- Help staff navigate transformation initiatives
- Provide administrative support for Employee Relations projects and day-to-day work
- Log and enter sensitive and non-sensitive HR information, including queries, casework and learning data, in relevant systems and databases, keeping records current
- Collate information for management or the HR data team, report on service activity and outcomes, and summarise impact
- Apply Level 5 CIPD learning to improve service delivery
Qualifications
- GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and maths, with original certificates, or commitment to complete these subjects through functional skills assessments
- The apprenticeship must be unrelated in subject and content to any qualification already held at the same or a higher level
Checks & eligibility
- Right to work and study in England
- EEA citizen or right of abode in the UK, with at least three years’ residence in the EEA before the apprenticeship starts; or non-EEA permission to live in the UK for a reason other than education, with at least three...
Other
- At least 16 years old and not in full-time education
- Not already hold a qualification at the same or a higher level in this subject area
- Not enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or funded further or higher education programme when the apprenticeship starts
- Show potential, determination and commitment to succeed
What’s offered
- Paid annual leave: 24 days listed; the apprenticeship offer states 23 days
- Hybrid working and a flexible working model
- Online staff benefits portal with discounts at local and national shops, restaurants and attractions
- Additional discounts for apprentices
- Three volunteering days a year in Kingston
- Earn while learning and gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Family-friendly and inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and inclusive staff networks
HR & Organisational Development Apprentice in Kingston upon Thames employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
