Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance
Wigan Life Centre South
College Avenue
Wigan
WN1 1NJ
Salary: Apprentice Corporate Rate (NLW) £12.21 per hour
37 hours per week
Temporary
We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough.
We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you!
Your role:
As an apprentice, you will support Human Resources and Organisational Development (HR and OD) services and projects, helping to ensure we have an inclusive and thriving workforce. Our diverse service includes recruitment, learning and development, apprenticeships, staff wellbeing & inclusion, HR policy development, payroll and plenty more.
In the role you will work with experienced colleagues and gain valuable insights into the people profession. In time you will apply your new skills on a range of projects, delivering great HR and OD services for our employees and managers.
You will complete the Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship and the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice.
About you:
If you are motivated to learn about the world of Human Resources and Organisational Development, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for someone able to develop excellent communication and organisational skills and who loves a challenge. You will need to be interested in using IT and if you happy to learn about data then that is a bonus. But it’s called the ‘People Profession’ for a reason, so the ability to develop relationships and offer great customer service is key.
You will be expected to work primarily from the Wigan Life Centre South but spend time in partner organisations such as schools, college and universities. Opportunities to work flexibly, including home working, are available.
About us:
Wigan Council has been voted ‘Overall Council of the Year’ at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations.
The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them.
HR and OD is a busy and vibrant service with lots of opportunities to learn and grow. We are excited to offer an opportunity for someone to start their career within our profession.
The apprentice will be based within the Employment Pathways team who are passionate about opening up different routes into Wigan Council and attracting future talent. But there will plenty of opportunity to work across the wider service and explore your interests.
In our team no two days are the same, but we can offer you challenging work with plenty of support.
Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for #TeamWigan.
To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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If you want to talk to us about the opportunity, please contact Liz Chapman on L.Chapman@wigan.gov.uk
To apply for this role, please upload a CV and covering letter.
Priority Candidates Interview date: Wednesday 30th April 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 7th May 2025
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