Job Details
Apprentice (HR Apprentice)
Start date 1st October 2026
Apprenticeships start date October, 2026
About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join the University of Oxford as an Apprentice (HR Apprentice) in the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences.
The University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences is offering a Human Resources Apprenticeship within its supportive HR team. The role provides structured training, mentoring, and the opportunity to gain experience across the full employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, employee relations, reward and recognition, and staff wellbeing. The HR Apprentice will develop knowledge of University HR policies and procedures while delivering a professional, customer-focused HR service in a busy environment. Alongside on-the-job training, the apprenticeship includes formal study to support professional development and career progression.
About the apprenticeship
As part of this role, you will undertake an Apprenticeship with Abingdon & Witney College, where you will complete a HR Support Apprenticeship.
For this apprenticeship, you will work at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences in Level 6, West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU. As part of your apprenticeship, you will be required to attend Abingdon & Witney College. During your apprenticeship, you will need to attend Abingdon Campus – 1 day per week for 10 weeks.
In total, it will take 1.5 years to complete all elements of the apprenticeship, with support from the Department, University, and Training Provider throughout.
Becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and training. For more information, please visit: https://www.apprenticeships.ox.ac.uk
About you
You will be passionate about starting your career in Human Resources and excited about the opportunity of becoming an apprentice at the University of Oxford. You may be starting your career or you may be looking for a career change.
To complete the level 3 apprenticeship you will need to evidence passes at 9-4 or A*-C in GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent. Regardless of your prior qualifications Abingdon & Witney College will require you to complete a short initial assessment during the application process. There are also government residency requirements for Apprenticeship funding which the Training Provider will be able to advise on.
What we offer
Our apprentices are never on their own, you will benefit from a supportive environment working in collaboration with the rest of our committed team. You will also be supported by the central apprenticeship team and you will join our growing network of apprentices within the university. You will have the opportunity to become an apprenticeship ambassador for the University and region.
We will provide you with a welcoming and inclusive workplace, offering support and development opportunities that will enable you to progress and do your best work. We recognise diversity as our strength, vital for innovation and creativity, and we aspire to build a truly diverse community, which values and respects every individual’s unique contribution.
Over 80% of our apprentices continue with us in the role they have been trained for after their Apprenticeship and that is just the start of their career.
You will receive 38 days’ annual leave inclusive of Bank Holiday and fixed closure dates, discounted travel, an excellent contributory pension scheme, and student discount. You will also be part of the University’s annual apprenticeship awards.
Contact us and apply
If you would like further information or support in your application, please contact:
The closing date for applications is 23:59hrs on 18th August 2026. Only applications received via the Find an Apprenticeship website before 23:59hrs on 18th August 2026 will be considered.
Interviews will be taking place w/c 7th September 2026.
To apply for this apprenticeship please review the attached job description and click the link below to apply on Find an Apprenticeship.
Apply now! HR Apprentice - University of Oxford - Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences – Find an apprenticeship – GOV.UK
