Apprenticeships at Churchill Retirement
Apprenticeships are in our DNA here at Churchill. We have a track record of developing our apprentices from A level equivalent qualifications all the way to degree education if that is the path you want to take. Many of our senior leaders started out their working lives as apprentices, including our Chairman and CEO.
Why join an apprenticeship with Churchill Retirement?
We are a growing company and apprentices are an important part of our growth plans. We want to set you up for success, not only in your apprenticeship, but in your future career. So regardless of which apprenticeship you are taking with us, you can expect.
About the role
It is exciting times here at Churchill Retirement Living and we arerecruiting for an HR apprentice to support the HR team in our Head Office based in Ringwood.
Reporting into the Head of Human Resources you will support the HR team across the entire employee lifecycle for 700 colleagues. During the apprenticeship you will spend time in our Recruitment, HR and Learning and Development teams so that you get a rounded experience of a busy and professional HR team.
Your role will be office based and will include a variety of duties where you will learn to assist activities that support the attraction, wellbeing, and development of our Colleagues.
Duties will include:
·Supporting the recruitment team with screening CV’s, advertising vacancies, shortlisting candidates and arranging interviews
·Responding to queries in the HR mailboxes and ensuring that all Colleagues receive timely responses to their queries
·Producing documentation e.g. new starter offers and contracts, promotions, employee changes and references
·Ensuring our HR system (PeopleHR) is kept up to date with any employee updates
·Assisting with the starter and leaver processes
·Supporting the learning & development team with organising training
·Proving a high level of customer service to all of our Colleagues
An apprenticeship with Churchill Retirement Living also offers a professional, friendly, and family values working environment where vital ‘soft’ skills such as report writing, communication, teamwork and effective and efficient working practices will be developed.
The hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5.30pm and Fridays are 9am to 5pm
What Qualification do I get?
On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will gain the following qualifications:
HR support Level 3 apprenticeship which provides associate membership to the Chartered Institute of Professional Development
What opportunities are there for progression?
On completion of the apprenticeship, you will have a broad base of knowledge and experience that will set you up for your future career in HR. Natural progression is to an HR administrator, HR advisor then HR Business Partner, or you may choose to pursue a role in Recruitment or Learning and Development.
About you
This is a busy and varied support role. To be successful you will need:
Upon joining the programme you will need the following qualifications:
How you’ll be rewarded:
We have Excellent Colleague benefits including:
About Churchill
We’re a family-run, privately-owned business and we’re going places. We’re proud of what we do and the people we work with. We have ambitious growth plans for the future, now employing over 700 people and growing all the time.
We pride ourselves on building beautiful, quality, and purpose-built one and two bedroom apartments in desirable locations across the UK for those looking for an independent lifestyle in later life. Our developments are designed to take away all the hassle and fears that can be experienced by older people and provide security, peace of mind and independence.
We’ve won a host of awards; most recently we have been recognised by The Sunday Times as the 3rd Best Company to Work For and in 2016 we became the first ever retirement living specialist to have been named overall ‘Housebuilder of the Year’ by the WhatHouse? Awards
Next steps
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply for this job.
Selection Process: July 2023
Start Date: September 4th 2023
Please note, your details will be shared with our partner Ixion to check eligibility for the programme.
HR Apprentice in Ringwood employer: Churchill Retirement Living
Churchill Retirement Living is an exceptional employer, offering a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a bonus scheme and car allowance. With a strong focus on employee growth and a supportive family-run culture, we pride ourselves on creating beautiful, purpose-built retirement developments in desirable locations like Honiton. Join us to be part of a rapidly growing company that values its people and fosters a rewarding work environment.
Contact Details:
Churchill Retirement Living Recruitment Team
