An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Level 3 Human Resources Support Apprentice to join the friendly and dynamic HR Team here at the City of London Freemen's school in Ashtead, Surrey.  This is a new role created to support our busy HR Department which serves over 220 employees, volunteers, casual staff and self-employed service providers.  

You’ll gain hands-on experience in a professional HR setting while studying towards a nationally recognised qualification. This is an ideal first step in a career in HR or business administration, offering exposure to both school-based operations and the wider City of London Corporation.  

This apprenticeship role is based at City of London Freemen’s school Ashtead Park, Surrey, KT21 1ET and will last for 21 months (including time to complete your End Point Assessment).  

At Freemen’s, our mission is to Learn, Lead and Make a Difference.  We are a warm, inclusive school community that values curiosity, kindness and ambition.  You’ll be supported every step of the way by a small, experienced HR team committed to helping you grow professionally.  

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If you are enthusiastic and committed to achieving your Human Resources Support Assistant Level 3 apprenticeship 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/4 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 17 October 2025 

To apply online, please click the Apply online button below.  

Alternatively, please contact 020 7332 3978 (24 hr answerphone) quoting reference number CLFS871 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. 

As part of the selection process the successful applicant will be required to undertake a prior learning check, all prior qualifications will be verified through the education system to ensure no prior learning has taken place that will impact the apprentice criteria before a successful candidate is formally offered the apprenticeship. 

The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.