HR Apprenticeship (Level 3 Advanced)

Human Resources (HR) is a function in AWE, that directly provides services and support to our Workforce, that enable people to carry out their jobs effectively and make the most of their time at AWE. On the HR Apprenticeship, you will gain skills and knowledge in several areas of the HR Function, by attending placements including:

· Case management (investigations, disciplinaries absence management)

· Reward and Recognition (Governance of reward processes, recognition of staff achievements)

· Recruitment (supporting the internal and external recruitment of AWE)

· Resourcing (supporting AWE working with Contingency workers and the process involved)

· Business Partners (working with the business at a tactical and strategic level)

· Learning and Development (supporting the learning and development of AWE employees)

· HR Help Desk (dealing with general queries, forwarding onto appropriate depts)

As an apprentice you will attend various sessions to support your integration into the business, as well as starting placements on your apprenticeship journey, where you will develop your basic knowledge and core skills in a live working environment. You will see how AWE work closely with the business to create the strategies that find and retain the best people and develop the skills the business needs. You can expect to be doing a variety of activities such as inputting data, liaising with employees and managers by phone & email, attending meetings, updating documents, research to solve business problems and supporting the case management team with administration duties.

In addition to the vocational aspects of your training, AWE will further your knowledge of HR through coaching and hands on tasks to support you as you work through your HR Apprenticeship. You will also attend college to learn the theory side and be able to put your skills into practice in the workplace.

· Working as part of a large team to support a common goal

· Helping others

· Working in an office environment

· Planning and being organised

· Understand how the business operates from an HR perspective

We are AWE. We're a team of remarkable people achieving an extraordinary mission: keeping the nation safe and secure. Our work is critical. We are responsible for delivering the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent; working at the forefront of nuclear technologies that keep the nation safe., AWE's support for the government's strategy takes many facets: from supporting the weapon programme for the nuclear deterrent, supporting the UK's counter terrorist programme, identifying where there may be nuclear tests taking place around the world, and building an expert group of individuals in order to give the UK real depth in nuclear science and technology.

Start an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.

· AWE offer apprentices a starting salary of £16,750, increasing annually throughout your apprenticeship

· Market leading contributory pension scheme

· Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off

· Access to employee discounts portal, everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure.

· Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.

Recruitment Process

AWE recruit on a rolling basis which means as soon as the positions have been filled, the scheme will close to new applications. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out!

These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

Their ambition is to create workplaces where they recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and employees feel able to be themselves at work. AWE strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants.