Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to start your career with Oldham Council as a HR/OD Apprentice, completing the Level 3 Business Administration qualification. Working across the HR & OD service, you will provide key support to enable the delivery of the Workforce Strategy and associated plans. Working as part of a team to support various officers, you will contribute to an excellent service being provided for the rest of the organisation.
Responsibilities
* Provide administrative support across the HR and Organisational Development Directorate.
* Deal with office and email enquiries in a professional manner; take ownership of queries and actively resolve them, referring to HR and OD colleagues as needed.
* Use a range of computer packages and systems (e.g., typing letters in Word, entering data in Excel, updating calendars in Outlook, iTrent, JobTrain).
* Support colleagues administratively with various projects and contribute ideas to improve delivery.
* Arrange and support meetings, including minute taking where required.
* Support the setup and administration of training events (online via MS Teams/Zoom and face to face).
* Carry out general administrative duties, including online filing and managing/updating documents and files.
* Assist with the production of statistical information and download reports for internal and external purposes.
* Raising purchase orders, goods receipting and checking invoices.
* Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Sufficient literacy and numeracy skills.
* Ability to use IT applications related to the post (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, HR systems).
* Willingness to complete the Business Administration Level 3 qualification.
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave which increases after 5 and 10 years’ service, with option to purchase additional leave.
* LGPS pension scheme with options for additional voluntary contributions.
* Discounted gym membership with Oldham Active.
* Staff discount scheme for shopping, entertainment, eating out, travel and more.
* Salary sacrifice schemes for home electronics and Cycle to Work.
* Wellbeing support, including a Mental Health First Aider network and an Employment Assistance Programme (24/7 support).
* Staff recognition and celebration events; peer support groups.
Additional Information
Inclusive Recruitment: We work closely with employees to help them work at their best, including making adjustments such as flexible working and describing available working patterns. If you are an applicant with disabilities or have previously been in or currently in care, a carer, or someone who has served in the Armed Forces and you meet the essential criteria of the role, you are guaranteed to reach the first stage of assessment under our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme. Data and Privacy: For details of how we use your data please see our privacy notice.
Important Information: If a vacancy released for internal or external recruitment is deemed suitable for a current employee at risk of redundancy, it can be pulled back at any point up to the post being offered. While we embrace AI as an innovation tool, applications should be written by you and reflect your skills, knowledge and enthusiasm. Role Profile Right To Work: Calculate your take home pay and estimate Income Tax and National Insurance for the current tax year. Employment could affect your benefits (Turn2us Benefits Calculator).
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