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HR and Recruitment Coordinator Apprentice

The Rosalind Franklin Institute · Didcot · posted 4 September 2026

Wage
£21,158 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
1 Year 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
HR support (level 3)
Starts
8 October 2026
Closing date
25 September 2026
Positions
1

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  • Coordinating recruitment process
  • Coordinating the full employee lifecycle
  • PhD student onboarding and offboarding
  • Vetting and pre-employment screening of staff
  • Payroll support
  • Employee benefits management support
  • Managing employee site passes
  • Maintaining HR inbox and dealing with the queries from employees and managers
  • Preparing employment related letters and responding to reference requests
  • Monitoring and assisting managers with the probation process
  • Review and improvement of internal policies and processes
  • Any other appropriate task as required within the remit of the HR function 

Where it leads

  • No initial plans in place for progression, but this will be reviewed before the end of the apprenticeship

About The Rosalind Franklin Institute

The Rosalind Franklin Institute is a technology institute for life science, creating innovative technologies that transform our understanding of life. 
 
Our technologies create collaborations and new avenues in life science, which will lead to new therapeutics and advance our understanding of human biology. 

Things to consider

  • 3 to 5 GCSEs (including English and maths)
  • Must be able to travel to Harwell campus at least 3 days per week

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsIT skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsInitiativeInterest in a career in HRWillingness to learn & develop

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — essential
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — essential

Where you'll work

  • RUTHERFORD APPLETON LABORATORY, HARWELL SCIENCE & INNOVATION CAMPUS, DIDCOT, OX11 0FA

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