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Job
People Policy Coordinator Apprentice
Vacancy ID
11715
College/Service
Professional Services and Operations
Location
Hybrid – UAL High Holborn/Home
Salary
£30,155 - £33,961 per annum
Contract
Apprenticeship
Hours
35
Apply by
10 August 2025, 11:55 pm
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The opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience and develop your knowledge and skills in Human Resources, working alongside experienced and friendly colleagues at a world leading university.
In this newly created role within the Organisation and Staff Development team at University of the Arts London (UAL) you will support the team in delivering the university’s strategic people priorities, such as staff engagement, wellbeing, and performance, with a focus on the development and review of people (HR) policies.
You will contribute to the continuous improvement and modernisation of UAL’s people (HR) policies and will be supported to complete research to contribute to people policy reviews. You will have the opportunity to coordinate consultation activities and take part in feedback gathering from People and Culture (HR) colleagues.
A key part of the role will involve building relationships and communicating with stakeholders across UAL as you develop your knowledge and skills to become a people policy professional.
You will be supported to complete your Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship, as well as other relevant learning relating to people policy, and you will be required to attend regular training sessions.
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to progress to the permanent position of People Policy Coordinator (Grade 3).
Join us for a webinar where you'll learn all about our People Policy Coordinator Apprenticeship vacancy and have the opportunity to ask questions.
Date: Tuesday 05 August 2025
Time: 14:30 - 15:00
Location: Online (meeting link below)
Meeting ID: 337 112 457 094 1
Passcode: ZJ7Yy6np
Your profile
To be eligible for this apprenticeship you will need to meet the following criteria -
- Have the right to work in the UK (we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to apprenticeship funding rules)
- Have lived in the UK for the past three years or meet one of the residency requirements as found in Annex A of Apprenticeship Funding Rules
- Must not already hold a qualification in HR or a related subject at level 3 (A level) or above
- Not be enrolled on another funded apprenticeship or another funded further education or higher education programme at the time you start your new apprenticeship
You will need some experience in an administrative role (such as administrator, HR assistant, or similar). This could be experience from a non-professional or voluntary role.
You will also need an interest in HR policy and legislation, organisation development, staff development, or HR management and possess a good working knowledge of MS Office (Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint).
We are UAL
University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.
Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.
As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities.
Application process
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.
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