Full-time 36 hours per week,
12 months Fixed-Term, Band 3 Annexe 21
We are recruiting a Modern Apprentice to join our Human Resources Directorate, based at Carronbank House, Denny, working alongside the Operational HR Team supporting a Team of HR Managers and HR Advisers. You will also support the Deputy Director of Human Resources and the Head of Workforce Relations.
This programme is designed as a supported entry route into Administration for those with no previous knowledge or experience of working in administrative roles and we encourage applications from school leavers. Please ensure you read the Candidate Information pack BEFORE submitting your application.
The Human Resources Team supports services across the Board including the Acute Directorate, Health & Social Care Partnerships and Corporate Directorate delivering advice and guidance on a varied number of projects, workstreams and services.Our focus is to deliver exceptional Human Resources support to Managers and employees, to support service improvement, and to deliver expertise to assist the operational teams to redesign and develop modern and sustainable health services.
A comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities is given in the information pack at the end of this advert and your training will include:
* Administrative tasks which include frequent use of Microsoft Office Packages
* Data Entry in HR Database Systems and MS Excel
* General office correspondence, scanning and archiving documents
* Diary Management, scheduling Meetings and attending meetings where required
* Helping to maintain confidential employee records
Who can apply?
* Applicants must be aged between 16 to 24 years old on September 1st, 2025, (or up to 29 years for Disabled or Care Experienced* applicants)
* Applicants must have at least two National 5 qualifications (one must be English/ESOL), and a National 4/ SCQF Level 4 in a Maths subject OR other relevant SCQF Level 5 qualifications including Foundation Apprenticeships and NPA’s. You can check your qualification level here Know Your SCQF Level - Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework
* As you will be working towards achieving a SVQ 2 (SCQF Level 5) in Business and Administration we are unable to consider candidates who have already completed this qualification Business Administration at this level or above.
* In order to meet eligibility criteria for Apprenticeships applicants must be a Scottish residents with the right to live and work in the UK**
This programme links to the SCQF Level 5 Modern Apprenticeship Business Administration Framework
As well as meeting the shortlisting criteria you must also demonstrate in your application thatyou have the transferrable skills from school, college or employment that can show us you have:
* Attention to detail
* Time management and organisational skills
* Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
* Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team
Find out more about this opportunity by joining us at our online information session on Monday 23rd February.
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Monday 23rd February 2026 at 7:00 PM
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Evelyn Lyle, Interim HR Manager (evelyn.lyle@nhs.scot ) or Julie McIlwaine, Interim Service Manager (julie.mcilwaine@nhs.scot ).
We offer a Guaranteed Interview scheme for Disabled or Care Experienced* applicants who demonstrate in their application form that they meet the shortlisting requirements for this post. Please contact noelle.mackay2@nhs.scot for a confidential discussion on the support available to you through this scheme.
* a child, young person or adult who is/has been, “looked after” at some point before turning 18. This can include kinship care, foster care, residential care, children's homes, List D schools or under a supervision requirement
**See www.apprenticeships.scot/faqs, Potential Apprentices, General
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to complete a Level 2 Disclosure Scotland check.
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
This post will also be considered as in training position under Annex 21 of the Agenda for Change terms & conditions. For more information, please visit the following link: 18623.pdf (nhsemployers.org). Specifically, section 2(iii) and section 3 in relation to this vacancy.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applicants who require sponsorship to work in the UK are advised to carefully review the eligibility criteria for the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. NHS Forth Valley may be able to offer sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. If you are currently working in the UK on a Skilled Worker visa, transitional arrangements may apply. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. For further information on visa requirements and sponsorship eligibility, please refer to the UK Government guidance .
It is also recommend that anyone applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad read the following guidance: Applying for health and social care jobs in the UK from abroad - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail, therefore please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates.
NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.