Job Description

The successful candidate will have an aptitude for business administration. Through this appointment they will gain a practical insight into the Human Resource function, Experimental Medicine Division and the administration required to support an employee and the business throughout the employment lifecycle. The HR department is a critical function and provides professional services to a wide variety of employees, key stakeholders and external clients to facilitate the delivery of the Department’s objectives.

The successful candidate will work very closely with the Senior HR Officers to provide administrative HR support to the department. This is a generalist role, which means that you will have the opportunity to learn about and practice the complete range of HR services, such as recruitment, induction, contract preparation, payroll, reward and recognition, employee relations issues and change management.

What we can offer?

Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.

We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognize diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.

You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

You will be passionate about starting your career in Business Administration/HR and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.

To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Math and English. If you did not achieve these grades, do not let that put you off from applying as you can study Functional Skills as part of the apprenticeship giving you the equivalent qualifications needed. To help check that you have the potential to achieve these, Abingdon and Witney College will ask you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.