Human Resource Assistant Apprentice

HR Advisor

Undertake administrative duties to support various HR processes including:

• Such as special leave, Absence management and Flexible working request
• Supporting the HR team including word processing, distribution of information, taking accurate minutes at meetings and hearings involved in HR processes and procedures. 
• Set up and maintain a filing system for case work file and other HR processes
• The compilation of HR data and reports
• Undertake duties supporting the use of Carval (HR Information System) including inputting changes onto the system.

Recruitment Officer:

To undertake duties supporting the recruitment and selection function including:

• Assist with the processing of the Staffing Authorisations process
• Assist with the processing of pre-employment and employment clearances including DBS
• Assist with requesting and chasing references for new employees,
• Arranging shortlisting and interviews
• Supporting in the maintenance of accurate paper-based and electronic records, ensuring all records are accurate and up to date
• Assist with the tracking of probation periods and reviews

Training Officer:

• Assist with the administration of the College’s Performance and Appraisal Review (PAR) process
• Support with the collation of learning needs from individuals PAR documents and the collation of information in relation to the evaluation of training
• Assist in the organising and scheduling of training events including coordinating outlook diaries, booking meeting rooms, sending correspondence, meeting, and greeting delegates and trainers
• Email information to employees regarding their training record and planned training events
• Assist with the maintenance of electronic records in relation to CPD and the College’s appraisal process

General Admin Duties

• Open and sort all incoming mail
• Deal with all outgoing post
• Undertake photocopying as and when required
• Handle day to day queries

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. Off-the-job training will follow the time allocations outlined in the Occupational Standard.

HR Administrator

All employers have HR functions so this is a great field to get into with excellent short and long term career prospects. Additional high level quals are available in both fields.

Passing a enhanced DBS check.

• 29 days annual leave + Bank Holidays. 
• LGPS Pension Scheme with up to 13.5% employer contributions. 
• Access to a Cash Healthcare Plan.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Funded CPD.
• Onsite restaurant, Canteen and Hair and Beauty Salon.
• Free onsite parking.
• On site Nursery facilities (up to 5 yoa).
• Cycle to work scheme and much more.
• Access to free Beamish Tickets. 

There’s never been a better time to join the fantastic team here at East Durham College, with recent investment in our already outstanding teaching facilities, and further investment still to come the College has a great deal on offer for both staff and students.  East Durham College provides access to education for all, with pathways through stages of learning across a broad offer and with close alignment to employment opportunities in the North East region.  Plus, the College recently gained its fourth ‘GOOD’ Ofsted rating in a row. The College is split over 3 campuses with a very board offer of courses, from general FE, and A-level to specialist land based and technical provisions there is something for everyone. As a member of the team here at East Durham College you will have access to a generous holiday entitlement, Local Government or Teachers Pensions, Free Gym (Willerby Grove Campus), Free parking and much more. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. As part of that ethos, we aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us. At East Durham College we follow Safer Recruitment and Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. East Durham College is proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we operate a guaranteed interview scheme. If you meet the essential criteria, you will automatically be selected for an interview. East Durham College is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels proud, confident, challenged and supported and are holders of Disability Confident. East Durham College is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults, therefore this role requires an Enhanced DBS check.