Description
Exciting Opportunity at Judge and Priestley Solicitors LLP
Our Values
Expert -We will invest in the continual development of our people, team and also technology to ensure that we continue to be experts in all that we do.
Professional- We are accountable to our clients, colleagues, and all those with whom we engage to ensure that we are open, transparent and act with integrity in all that we do.
Friendly - Whilst at all times being professional, we will ensure that we are approachable and seek to put those with whom we deal, at ease in their dealings with us.
Are you committed to achieving a successful career in HR? Do you have a practical problem-solving approach to your work with experience of working in a fast-paced environment? Then read on!
This is a great opportunity to join our well respected, knowledgeable and friendly People & Culture Team! Initially you will join us as a People & Culture administrator full time, before moving onto your apprenticeship, once you have successfully passed your probation. The apprenticeship is a 16-month program and you will develop a range of logical and analytical skills, learning how HR works in practice as you combine learning with the day-to-day support of the HR team.
*Please see the job description attached for further information.
The costs of this programme are all covered through the apprenticeship levy. During your apprenticeship you will be involved in intellectually challenging work and be provided with the support needed to flourish into an outstanding people professional.
Key Responsibilities
You are a bright enthusiastic candidate and have the genuine desire for a career in HR. You will be an able and committed team player and have a have a practical problem-solving approach to your work whilst working efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
If you feel your attributes, experience and skillset match our requirements, then we would be interested in hearing from you. In return we offer you a competitive salary and generous benefits package in a supportive environment, with plenty of scope for your career advancement and salary progression.
Start Date: March 2024 (Enrolment onto Level 3 CIPD foundation in People Practice apprenticeship to commence in July 2024) Level 3 HR Apprenticeship | Courses | BPP
Salary: £24,000.00 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm. 6 of these hours a week will be dedicated to off the job training as part of your apprenticeship. These hours will be taken flexibly throughout the week.
You will be expected to attend the office every day, for the first 3 months of employment, after which time a hybrid approach will be adopted, with attendance to the office at least 3 days per week
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Qualifications
* 5 GCSEs at level C or above (or equivalent) to include Maths and English
* A levels or equivalent (desirable)
Experience
* Experience of working within a professional services firm (desirable)
* Experience of using HR/payroll software (desirable)
* Experience with Word (basic) and Excel (intermediate)
Skills and Abilities
* Discreet and pragmatic approach
* Good problem-solving skills
* Ability to operate and maintain agreed office administration procedures
* Ability to learn new processes and systems quickly
* Must be organised, methodical and accurate
* Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Good communication skills both verbally and in writing
* IT literate including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
* Ability to think ahead and use initiative
* Ability to communicate courteously in a clear and concise manner with colleagues at all levels
* A polite, friendly and confident telephone manner
* Excellent time management skills
* Conscientious and common-sense approach to work
* High levels of accuracy and good attention to detail
Other
* Must have a flexible attitude to work and time
* Tidy personal appearance
Benefits
Profit Share Scheme
We want all our employees to have a share in the success of the firm. This non contractual bonus is paid in June based on the profit from the previous financial year.
Medicash
You will be enrolled into our scheme which provides cashback on a range of health services.
Pension
All employees are entitled to join our auto enrolment pension scheme. You will be enrolled in the pension after 3 months of employment dependent on age and salary.
Generous & Flexible Annual leave
We have a minimum of 25 days across the firm and you will receive an additional day’s holiday after every completed year of service to a total maximum of 30 days. You are also able to carry over up top 5 days of unused holiday entitlement.
Long Service Awards
We recognise long service through special lunches, extra time off and a monetary reward.
Birthday off
If your birthday falls on a working day, you can have that day off as an extra day’s leave.
Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave
We include family friendly policies when after two years’ service you will be eligible for our enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Death in Service Insurance
All employees will be entitled to 2 x salary.
Volunteer Sabbatical
We offer our employees up to 2 days paid leave a year to contribute towards our CSR efforts.
Worklife Central
This multi-format programme covers four main topic areas: Careers, Families, Wellbeing and Inclusion. Support and resources are available through a wide range of online live talks, support groups and workshops, long and short-form videos accessible on demand and a library of articles, blogs and podcasts.
Legal Fees
After one years’ service, you will be entitled to a contribution towards legal fees.
Recruitment Incentive
We offer up to £2,000 (dependent on level of seniority) referral bonus to say thank you for introducing a job candidate that becomes employed by J&P and passes their probation.
Season Ticket Loan
After probation, you are entitled to apply for an interest free advance for a season ticket to use public transport to reach your place of work.
Cycle to Work Scheme
Allows you to make a saving of 25% - 39% on the retail price of a bike.
We are a leading regional law firm, serving a wide range of commercial and private clients across London and the surrounding counties, from our Head Office in Bromley. Established since 1889, we’ve come a long way and today we are a modern, progressive practice, proud of our record on diversity and inclusion and reputation for training and promoting staff from within the business.
At Judge & Priestley, we invest in our expertise. We recruit the best people and we are proud to retain them. Our teams have access to the latest resources and the continuing professional development opportunities they need to remain at the forefront of commercial legal practice.