People Apprentice (fixed-term) NEW Center Parcs Posted today Bedford

We're a thriving team passionate about working together to deliver excellence, all in a natural forest environment. Welcome to Center Parcs - the leading provider of short break holidays, supported by a dedicated team of over 10,000 colleagues across Forest House (our Head Office) and six unique village locations throughout the UK and Ireland.

We’re looking for a motivated and organised People Apprentice to join our People Team and develop a strong foundation for a future career in HR. In this role, you’ll support a wide range of people processes, including recruitment activities, onboarding, maintaining employee records, payroll coordination and responding to basic people queries, while working towards a recognised qualification. This is a great opportunity to gain hands‑on experience, learn best practice, and build confidence in employment legislation and HR operations. If you’re eager to learn, proactive, and excited to grow in the People profession, we’d love to hear from you.

• Maintain accurate employee records, update HR systems, and support payroll processes
• Assist with recruitment tasks, including scheduling interviews and coordinating onboarding
• Respond to first‑line colleague queries and escalated complex issues when needed
• Support people‑related projects to improve processes, systems and colleague experience
• Help apply best practice across the People Team, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies
• Provide support for Talent initiatives such as performance management processes, training coordination and engagement activities
• Contribute to reporting and analytics by helping monitor key people metrics and trends
• Shadow and support People Advisors and Talent Advisors to gain exposure to advisory and strategic people activities

You must be able to reliably commute to Center Parcs Woburn Forest. If you plan to use public transport, Plan Your Journey.

Full‑time position with working patterns designed to support both our operational needs and your work‑life balance. Our team typically collaborates during core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Position will start on 7 September 2026.

• Some previous office or administrative experience (can include work experience, volunteering, or school projects)
• Basic understanding of HR processes and policies
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Self‑motivated, proactive and eager to learn
• Discreet and trustworthy with sensitive information
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• A collaborative team player who builds strong relationships

• Previous experience in HR or people services
• Familiarity with HR systems or Microsoft Office HR tools
• Knowledge of diversity, equity and inclusion principles

• Bonus Scheme – recognition for your contribution through our colleague bonus programme
• Pension & Life Assurance – helping you plan for the future with peace of mind
• Recognition & Rewards – choose from Center Parcs and high street vouchers to celebrate your achievements
• Free Day Passes – enjoy complimentary use of our fantastic village leisure facilities
• Discounted Breaks – take time out with reduced rates on Center Parcs holidays
• 20% Off Food & Retail – save on meals and shopping at our restaurants and outlets
• Perks at Work – unlock a wide range of discounts on retail, travel, and entertainment
• Employee Assistance Programme – confidential support for financial, health, and legal matters
• Career Development – grow with us through exciting opportunities and recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we'd love to see your application. Closing date: 10 July 2026. We recommend early submission as the vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received.

At Center Parcs, everyone's welcome. We recognise that we're all at our best when we're being ourselves. We are committed to building a culture that champions diversity, equity and inclusion, where everyone is treated fairly and with respect. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want them to feel valued for their individuality, thrive in our business and share a sense of belonging. We place a lot of value on recruiting based on behaviours rather than prioritising qualifications or experience. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process.