Why Derwentside College?
Derwentside College is a further education provider committed to delivering high-quality education and training to learners across the region. The College supports young people and adults to achieve their potential through inclusive learning, strong employer partnerships and a focus on personal and professional development.
Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for people and a keen eye for detail? Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity to build your career in Human Resources within a supportive and ambitious educational environment?
Derwentside College is seeking a Human Resources Administration Assistant Apprentice to join our dedicated Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your HR skills within a respected Further Education college where professionalism, integrity and attention to detail are highly valued.
What will you do?
Working closely with the HR Officer and Director of Human Resources, you will play a key role in delivering an efficient, responsive and confidential HR service. From supporting recruitment and onboarding to maintaining accurate HR records and assisting with payroll administration, your contribution will directly support our staff and the wider College community.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to begin a career in Human Resources within an education setting.
You will provide administrative support to the HR team, assisting with recruitment and onboarding, maintaining HR records, responding to queries, and supporting payroll and HR projects. The role offers hands-on experience alongside structured apprenticeship training.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
- Able to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
- Professional, discreet and committed to confidentiality
- Approachable, customer-focused and a strong team player
- Enthusiastic, adaptable and keen to learn
- Ideally someone with some life skills and work experience
If you would like to discuss the post in more detail, please contact Bethany Kemp, Learner Recruitment Manager bethany.kemp@derwentside.ac.uk
The College is positively committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children, young people and vulnerable adults who attend its education and training provision. All staff are expected to share this commitment. The person appointed will be required to obtain a satisfactory DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
As an equal opportunities employer, the College welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. If you require support with your application or any other part of the recruitment process please contact us on 01207 585914 or email apprenticeships@derwentside.ac.uk
Closing date for applications – Sunday, 8th February 2026
This job advert may close as soon as sufficient suitable applications have been received. If interested, please apply for this post as soon as possible.
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