Apprentice HR Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity to start your HR career! Working towards a Level 3 HR qualification, you will supporting with carrying out duties within the HR department and perform such other tasks as reasonably requested by the HR Director to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the department as a whole.

What you'll do

Employment Duties:

• To establish and maintain productive working relationships with all members of the team
• To carry out delegated tasks and areas of responsibility as directed by the HR Director
• To work with a number of external organisations, groups and individuals and carry out these tasks to a high standard of professionalism to reflect credit on the company
• To take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work

Key Responsibilities:

• Responding to all employee queries raised through the Damira Hub, specifically Starters, Leavers and Changes alongside adhoc requests
• Manage own inbox to ensure that all emails are responded and resolved within a timely manner
• Escalate all issues to the HR Director for guidance and support
• Respond to telephone calls to the department and direct them as appropriate
• Action Weekly, Monthly and Quarterly tasks as per the HR calendar
• Maintain HR systems as part of the processes
• Support the HR team with project work as required

Training

• In addition to gaining practical experience in the role, you will also attain an NVQ Level 3 HR qualification which will help start your career and give you an insight into the businesses processes and procedures
• Our training is all completed remotely via teams with a development coach who will be available for support 24/7 and will arrange weekly/fortnightly meetings with you
• You receive 20% off-the-job training during this apprenticeship which is included in your weekly working hours
• DBC Training are a multi award-winning employment and skills training provider
• We offer high-quality employer solutions to improve productivity and learner solutions to support individuals to fulfil their potential

https://dbc-training.co.uk/

After the apprenticeship

• Career progression upwards to HR Advisor and then HRBP

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE, Maths & English (grade 4/C or above)

Benefits

• NEST
• SSP
• 20 days hols plus BH; increasing holidays up to additional 5 days with service

About the employer

Established in 2003, Damira Dental Studios has grown from one small practice in Oxford to become a leading provider of high quality dental care across the UK. We offer a comprehensive range of treatments both through the NHS & privately. We have 42 dental practices across the UK within: Berkshire, Bournemouth, East Sussex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, London, Norfolk, Oxfordshire, Staffordshire, Suffolk and Surrey.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: HR support (level 3), Business and administration
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: DERBY BUSINESS COLLEGE LIMITED
• Expected duration: 1 Year 6 Months
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm with 30 minutes lunch break.
• Start date: 26 October 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £17,680 a year