What is the job role?
As an ER Apprentice, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth running of our People Services function. Your responsibilities will include coordinating meetings, handling HR-related queries, maintaining and updating employee information on our systems, preparing documentation and reports, and ensuring all tasks are carried out in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements. This role provides essential experience across multiple areas of HR while you work towards the Level 3 HR apprenticeship standard.
This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 21 months. You will undertake Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship standard. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found .
Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual who is eager to develop a career in HR. You will demonstrate strong organisational skills, accuracy, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will be able to maintain confidentiality, work collaboratively within a team, and manage priorities effectively. You should also be confident using Microsoft Office applications and willing to learn and apply new HR processes as part of your Level 3 HR apprenticeship.
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Guaranteed Interview Scheme - As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role and identify with one of the below criteria:
1. Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
2. Are currently in care or have previously been in care
3. If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'. If there is any evidence of a candidate using AI to complete their application, then the application will be rejected unless the candidate can provide a justification which the Council considers to be reasonable.
Closing date: 15/02/26
Pre-interview date (Face-to-face)*: 23/02/26
Interview date(s) (Face-to-face): 05/03/26
* The pre-interview is a short session to give the candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect from and how to prepare for the final interview. You will also complete a short diagnostic assessment to check the level of Maths and English that they are currently working at and identify any support they may require.
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