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Apprentice Recruitment & HR Operations Assistant

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council · Halifax · posted 19 October 2026

Wage
£15,392 to £24,454.04 a year
Hours
37 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 9 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Business administrator (level 3)
Starts
7 January 2027
Closing date
8 November 2026
Positions
1

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  • Acting as a first point of contact for recruitment and HR enquiries
  • Assisting with the administration of job advertisements and recruitment processes
  • Providing helpdesk support to managers, employees and customers
  • Maintaining electronic records and databases in line with GDPR requirements
  • Supporting HR Operations with administration and quality assurance activities
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues to improve ways of working
  • Supporting events and other activities when required
  • Undertaking training and development to build your knowledge and skills

Your training

Successful completion of this apprenticeship gives you an accredited Business Administration qualification at Level 3.

  • Workplace Learning
  • Provided with a 1:1 Tutor
  • Delivery- Virtual interactive workshops

Where it leads

  • At the end of the apprenticeship programme, it is anticipated that you will be employment ready, and will be given the opportunity to apply for any available permanent employment opportunities within the service and across the council

About Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council

Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council is the local authority of the Metropolitan Borough of Calderdale in West Yorkshire, England. Calderdale is set in the beautiful South Pennines in West Yorkshire, a vibrant Metropolitan Borough, and an active part of Leeds City Region. With a career move to Calderdale Council, you will find a meaningful way to contribute. You will also make a real difference to others. With over 600 services, we offer a wide variety of roles. So, you can use your skills and experience to help others and make Calderdale a better place for everyone.

Things to consider

  • You may occasionally be required to work evenings or weekends to attend recruitment events
  • A balance between working from home and from a designated council workplace allocation, attending other workplaces as required

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsOrganisation skillsCustomer care skillsAdministrative skills

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English and Maths (grade C / 5 or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Princess Buildings, Halifax, HX1 1TS

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