Talent Acquisition Apprentice (HR Support) - Job Description

Reporting to: Head of People & Culture
Location: Flexible / Hybrid (with occasional travel to nurseries)
Hours: Full‑time apprenticeship (40 hours per week, including off‑the‑job learning)
Salary: Apprenticeship rate (dependent on age and experience) from £8 per hr
Training Provider: Realise (HR Support Apprenticeship)

Role Purpose

The Talent Acquisition Apprentice will support the People & Culture team to attract, recruit and onboard great people across Family Adventures Group.

This role is ideal for someone at the start of their HR or recruitment career who is passionate about people, brand, culture, and safeguarding. You will play a key part in developing our employer brand, managing recruitment enquiries, supporting safer recruitment processes, and welcoming new starters into the organisation.

Alongside the role, you will complete a HR Support Apprenticeship with Realise, gaining hands‑on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Support

• Act as a first point of contact for recruitment enquiries across the organisation.

• Support recruitment activity across multiple nursery sites, including:

  • Posting job adverts

  • Managing candidate pipelines

  • Arranging interviews

• Support hiring managers with recruitment coordination through our ATS (Teamtailor).

Employer Brand & Social Media

• Help develop and promote Family Adventures Group’s employer brand.

• Create and schedule employer‑focused social media content, including:

  • “Life at…” posts

  • Vacancy promotions

  • Career stories and staff spotlights

• Support recruitment campaigns aligned to our values and culture.

Safer Recruitment & Compliance

• Support onboarding of new starters in line with safer recruitment policies, including:

  • Right to Work checks (with training)

  • DBS process coordination

  • Reference tracking and verification

• Ensure recruitment documentation is complete, accurate and audit‑ready.

• Maintain confidentiality and handle personal data responsibly at all times.

Onboarding & Induction

• Support the end‑to‑end onboarding journey for new starters.

• Assist with:

  • Issuing contracts and starter documentation

  • Coordinating induction processes

  • Ensuring mandatory checks and training are completed before start dates

• Help ensure a positive, welcoming experience for all new employees.

HR Support Apprenticeship

• Complete all learning, assignments and assessments required as part of the HR Support apprenticeship with Realise.

• Apply learning directly to day‑to‑day work, with support from the People & Culture team.

• Attend review meetings with your apprenticeship coach and workplace mentor.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• A genuine interest in HR, recruitment or people‑focused careers.

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).

• Good organisation and attention to detail.

• A positive, professional and confidential approach.

• Confidence using IT systems and social media platforms.

Desirable

• An interest in social media, branding or content creation.

• Experience in a customer‑facing, admin or people‑based role (not essential).

• Interest in childcare, education or values‑led organisations.

Skills & Behaviours

• Friendly, approachable and people‑centred

• Curious and eager to learn

• Organised and methodical

• Values safeguarding, integrity and professionalism

• Comfortable working with different stakeholders (managers, candidates, colleagues)