Apprentice HR Operations Support Assistant

Job Introduction

Our Story:
Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. 

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.

We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. 

Apprenticeships at Halton Borough Council: 
Becoming an apprentice with Halton Borough Council means more than just a job. You’ll have the chance to grow your skills, learn from experienced colleagues, and be supported by people who truly want you to succeed. We’ll give you the tools, training, and confidence you need, plus the reassurance of knowing you’re making a difference for local people right here in our community. Alongside your role, you’ll benefit from:

• Regular 6-weekly reviews with our dedicated Apprenticeship Officer, plus ongoing support whenever you need it. 
• Chances to connect and share experiences with other apprentices across Halton Borough Council
•  Fun opportunities to get out into the community, from school career fairs to local assemblies. 

Our Team:
The HR Operations Division plays a key role in supporting managers and employees across the Council by providing professional advice, guidance, and operational support on all people related matters. We work collaboratively with services to help them deliver their priorities, ensuring HR processes run smoothly and consistently. The team is fast paced, supportive, and focused on delivering a high quality service that reflects the Council’s values..

Hours: 37 per week

Your Contributions:
This apprenticeship opportunity provides a fantastic opportunity to work across a variety of teams across our HR Operations Division, including HR Business Partnering, Recruitment & Resourcing, Pay and Pensions, and Health and Safety

• Attendance at Riverside College (Widnes) every other Friday from 9am - 2pm is required all year round.
• Respond to basic HR enquiries via incoming and outgoing mail to ensure an effective, customer focused service. 
• Provide project support across the HR division with responsibilities including undertaking work associated with FOIs and SARs
• Oversee the wider Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) activity including renewals by reviewing data and reports and providing accurate information to managers
• At least 4 x GCSE’s grade 4, or above, including Mathematics and English Language.

Our Offer:
Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites 
• Flexible working arrangements
• Extensive employee benefits platform including discounted shopping, car leasing, gym memberships, wellbeing hub and Employee Assistance Programme.

Next Steps:
At Halton Borough Council, we want all of our candidates to feel well-informed so if you would like to have an informal chat about this role, please contact Karen Bate karen.bate@halton.gov.uk

Interviews will take place 28/04/26

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.