We have an exciting opportunity for an HR Apprentice to join the HR team at the Guildhall School .
The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and production artists in the heart of the City of London. Ranked as number one in Arts, Drama & Music by the Complete University Guide 2023, one of the top ten performing arts institutions in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022), as well as the number one higher education institution in the Guardian University Guide music league table, we deliver world-class professional training in partnership with distinguished artists, companies and ensembles.
A global leader in creative and professional practice, we promote innovation, experimentation and research, and are also one of the UK’s leading providers of lifelong learning in the performing arts, offering inspiring training for children, young people, adult learners, and creative and business professionals.
This placement will give you a great start in your HR career. You will gain experience in HR Administration, Data Management, Recruitment and Selection, and Payroll administration.
You will be confident in communicating via email, phone, or video conference call. You will enjoy working with other people, and being part of the team, ensuring that you provide a high-quality customer experience. You will have good IT skills and experience of social media platforms. We are looking for someone who is attentive, motivated and who can take a proactive approach to their learning. We will provide ongoing support and learning opportunities throughout the apprenticeship.
The successful candidate will be expected to complete the agreed 21 months apprenticeship learning programme and take ownership of the learning process with support from the college and the HR department.
This apprenticeship role is based at the Guildhall school of music and drama Silk Street Barbican, London EC2Y 8DT and will last for 21 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment).
If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your HR Support apprenticeship qualification and are eligible to apply, we would love to hear from you.
To qualify for this apprenticeship, you will need to be:
- 16 or over by the end of the summer holidays
- Living in England
- Not in full-time education at the time of applying
If you are a non-UK citizen – you need to have permission from the UK government to live in
the UK (not for educational purposes) and have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the previous three years before the start of the apprenticeship.
Selected apprenticeships require evidence of English and Maths GCSE Grade C/5 or equivalent.
If we request specific qualification evidence it will be required before applications are considered, please send copies of your certificates and application reference number to CoLHR.Apprenticeships@cityoflondon.gov.uk .
Prior learning: If you have prior learning e.g., a similar or higher level of qualification like the apprenticeship we will be unable to consider your application as your prior learning will not meet the funding rule criteria. If you have prior experience in a similar role to the apprenticeship your experience may also exclude you from an apprenticeship.
If you have any questions on this, please contact CoLHR.Apprenticeships@cityoflondon.gov.uk
Selection for the apprenticeship is on the basis of suitability and commitment to the apprenticeship not qualification.
Please see the Job Information Pack for further information.
Please ensure you answer the questions included in the pack in the Supporting Information section on the application form.
Closing date: 12 noon on February 21 2025
To apply online, please click the Apply online button below.
Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number OOGS0704 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 7332 3732.
Please note that this apprenticeship is not available to current City of London employees.
The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
