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HR Apprentice
We’re building something powerful. Let’s build it together.
We've delivered high-performance embedded computing solutions for four decades across industries including defence, telecoms, and aerospace. We’re proud to be experts in what we do and are looking for more brilliant people to join our team.
The Role
As an HR Apprentice you’ll play a key role in supporting our People Team and helping deliver an excellent employee experience across the organisation. You’ll get hands‑on experience across the full employee lifecycle — from recruitment support and onboarding to People administration, data management and employee engagement.
This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about people, eager to learn and excited to build a career in HR.
What will I be delivering?
* Provide People administration support — Assist with day‑to‑day People Team admin, including maintaining employee records, preparing documents and keeping systems up to date.
* Support Recruitment Processes — Help with posting job adverts, screening applications, scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates.
* Assist with Onboarding — Prepare employee documentation, background checks, welcome packs, coordinate induction activities, liaise with IT and ensure new starters have a smooth, positive experience.
* Maintain People Systems and Data — Update employee information, run basic reports and ensure data accuracy across HR platforms.
* Support Work Experience placements – Liaise with schools and universities to complete required documentation and arrange inductions.
* Manage Recruitment/People Inbox — Respond to emails in a friendly and timely manner and direct enquiries to the relevant team members.
* Assist with engagement activities — Help organise wellbeing initiatives, events, surveys and internal communications.
* Support compliance and documentation — Ensure files, right‑to‑work checks and policy documents are accurate and up to date.
* Contribute to People projects — Get involved in improvement projects, new processes and system updates as part of your development.
* Learn and Develop — Actively participate in your apprenticeship training, applying new knowledge to your day‑to‑day work.
What do I need to bring with me?
Requirements:
* 5 GCSEs (including English and maths) or equivalent
* Curious and eager to learn — A genuine interest in understanding how HR works and a desire to grow quickly.
* Empathetic and people‑focused — Able to listen, understand different perspectives and support colleagues with care.
* Positive and proactive — Brings good energy, takes initiative and looks for ways to help without being asked.
* Organised and reliable — Keeps on top of tasks, follows processes and can be trusted with important details.
* Adaptable and open‑minded — Happy to switch tasks, learn new systems and embrace change.
What’s in it for me?
This is a brilliant opportunity to learn from an experienced team, gain a recognised qualification (CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice) and build a strong foundation for a future career in People & Culture. If you’re organised, curious and enjoy helping others, you will thrive here!
Benefits for working at Concurrent
* 25 days holidays + bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme.
* Annual profit share bonus.
* Cycle to work, Home & Tech and car salary sacrifice schemes.
* Death in service benefit & income protection.
* Employee assistance programme and virtual GP.
* Employee referral scheme.
* Enhanced parental leave.
* Generous company pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
* One paid volunteering day per year.
* Private Health Insurance through Bupa.
* YuLife wellbeing app.
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer and believe in the power of a diverse, inclusive team. We welcome all applications from all suitably qualified people, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion / belief, sexual orientation or age. Please let us know if you require anything which would enable your success throughout our interview process.
Security Clearance
Please be aware that certain roles working for Concurrent will be subject to security and export control restrictions. These specific roles are therefore subject to candidates being able to meet BPSS level pre-employment screening criteria.
GDPR
By applying for this position, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with Concurrent's Data Protection Policy. We will use your information solely for recruitment purposes and will not share it with third parties without your consent. Your data will be stored securely and retained only as long as necessary for the recruitment process. You have the right to access, rectify, or delete your personal data at any time. For more information on how we handle your data, please refer to our Privacy Policy