Apprentice HR & Operations Assistant

As our HR and Operations Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting both HR processes and general office operations, with support from both the HR Manager and Office Manager. Your responsibilities will include:

HR and Recruitment Support:
1. Assist in tracking recruitment activities, managing applicant information, and scheduling interviews with candidates.
2. Help ensure compliance with company policies by managing and updating employee records, including driving licence checks, visa checks, and other necessary documentation.
3. Keep the HR system up to date with accurate employee data and ensure records are maintained in line with legal requirements.
4. Ensure we have up-to-date and accurate HR template letters for various processes such as onboarding and employment changes.
5. Provide general administrative support to the HR Manager, including managing HR correspondence, filing, and responding to queries in a professional manner.
6. Act as a point of contact for employee queries, handling them with confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion.

General Office Administration:
1. Assist with ordering and managing office supplies, including stationery, Amazon orders, and food deliveries for the office.
2. Support in coordinating lunch orders for meetings.
3. Greet visitors and answer the phone to ensure a friendly and professional first impression.
4. Scan and organise documents.
5. Assist with new starter onboarding, ensuring new employees have everything they need to get started smoothly.
6. Assist with any other activities or tasks as required, helping the team with ad hoc requests and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day office operations.

Training:

This role offers plenty of room for growth and development, and we’re excited to support you as you begin your HR career through an apprenticeship! You will gain your education through Cambridge Regional College, and you'll be working towards a Level 3 HR Support apprenticeship standard.

Training Outcome:

As an Apprentice HR and Operations Assistant, you’ll gain valuable real world experience and skills that will set you up for a successful career in HR, operations, or admin coordination.

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you could advance into roles such as HR or Recruitment Coordinator, Office Administrator, or even work towards a more senior position within HR or administration, depending on your interests and performance. You will have access to continued training and development, and we encourage internal growth, with the potential to take on greater responsibilities in the future.

Employer Description:
Echion is a world-leading battery technology developer based in Sawston, near Cambridge. We have developed advanced materials enabling the next-generation superfast charging batteries. This enables a fundamental rethink of how products are designed and used, from industrial e-mobility applications, consumer electronics, and more. It's a fantastic time to join Echion. The company is now successfully trading with its flagship XNO® product. We have big commercial ambitions and a super exciting roadmap of new products to develop. We’re looking for like-minded people to be part of our journey towards a successful future. Learn more at www.echiontech.com.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience