Are you passionate about people, culture and creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong? Do you enjoy bringing ideas to life, organising events and telling great stories? If so, this could be the perfect first step into a career in HR and employee experience.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and creative Employee Engagement Apprentice to join our Talent & Engagement team. You’ll help us deliver high-impact activities that celebrate our people, strengthen our culture and make DHL Express an exceptional place to work, all while completing a recognised Level 3 HR qualification.
What you’ll be doing
In this varied and hands-on role, you’ll gain experience across all areas of employee engagement, including:
Engagement & Culture
* Support the planning and delivery of recognition events, wellbeing campaigns, DEIB celebrations, themed weeks and more.
* Help maintain our annual engagement calendar and track milestones.
* Bring fresh ideas to help create an inclusive, positive and vibrant workplace culture.
Internal Communications
* Draft engaging newsletter content, intranet articles, email updates and digital screen visuals.
* Collect stories and successes from across the business to showcase our incredible people.
Employee Listening & Insight
* Help run surveys and pulse checks.
* Support with analysing results, spotting trends and preparing summaries for leaders.
Recognition & Reward
* Coordinate activities for programmes such as Employee of the Quarter/Year.
* Manage nominations, certificates, logistics and celebration moments.
Project & Admin Support
* Support national engagement projects, from wellbeing weeks to volunteering days.
* Keep our records, trackers and inboxes up to date.
* Work with colleagues across HR, Operations and Support functions.
Who we’re looking for
You don’t need HR experience, just passion, curiosity, and a willingness to get stuck in.
You’ll thrive in this role if you’re:
* Interested in people, culture and employee experience
* A great communicator with strong writing skills
* Creative, organised and full of ideas
* Confident working with colleagues at all levels
* Positive, proactive and eager to learn
* Comfortable using Word, Excel and PowerPoint (Canva experience is a bonus!)
Qualifications: GCSEs (including English & Maths) or equivalent.
What you’ll get in return
Joining DHL Express means joining an award-winning employer that puts people at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll benefit from:
* Obtain a recognised HR qualification while you earn
* Generous holiday allowance increasing with service
* Enhanced maternity pay & generous sick pay
* A wide range of voluntary benefits (retail discounts, gym membership, dental plans & more)
* Wellbeing and mental health support
* Fantastic training, development and internal progression opportunities
This is your chance to start a meaningful career in HR with one of the world’s most international companies.
Ready to apply?
If you’re enthusiastic, people-focused and excited to shape the employee experience at DHL Express, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and start your journey with the Most International Company in the World.
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