We are seeking an HR Officer to support our award-winning HR & Organisational Development Team.

What will be expected from me?

The purpose of this role is to support HR & Organisational Development Team by providing administrative assistance and contribute to the delivery of the Council’s People Strategy.

What I might be doing?

• You will manage the Apprenticeship Contract Management Group Mailbox, answering queries and escalating as necessary. (After training)
• You will update the apprenticeship tracker, marking completions and dates, adding learning requests, breaks in learning, and returns to learning.
• You will be liaising with providers, setting up briefing sessions and keeping colleagues up to date.
• You will support the workload and performance of the team to deliver integrated, high-quality services that meet service objectives and priorities and targets.

Essential requirements:

• Min of 2 x A-C GCSE or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages, Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience of liaising with internal and external customers and colleagues at all levels.
• Knowledge of application of Apprenticeship Levy Funding Rules would be an advantage but is not essential as full training is provided.

What can I expect?

• This is a part-time post of 18.5 hours per week with Workplace Based/Flexible option available.
• Generous number of Holidays plus 8 Bank Holidays.
• Support and ongoing training.
• Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
• The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program with a dedicated personal trainer, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

If you feel you are ready for a new challenge, supporting colleagues’ development in a supportive team, then we would like to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this post please contact Julie Hoy on 07500 606352 or email jhoy@wakefield.gov.uk

Want to Know More?

If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council feel free to contact Julie Hoy.

Tel: 07500 606352

E-mail: jhoy@wakefield.gov.uk

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Safeguarding

Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.

Probation

In accordance with the Council’s Probation Procedure this post is subject to a 6-month Probationary Period.

Diversity

Having a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities we serve helps us to achieve the best outcomes for all. We encourage applications from everyone and actively seek to ensure that everyone feels included in the workplace so that we can make the most of our differences.

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