HR Support Level 3 Apprentice

Notjustlabcoats; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company in the UK seeks an HR Apprentice to gain entry-level experience in HR. The HR apprentice will monitor employee queries, assist with recruitment processes, and manage training logistics. Candidates should have 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above and possess essential skills like clear communication and effective time management. This apprenticeship offers a structured training with prospects for future employment within the company, emphasizing a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Allowance

Employee Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Communicates verbal and written information clearly and accurately.
• Exercises good judgment making recommendations.
• Organizes time effectively and prioritizes tasks.

Responsibilities

• Monitor employee queries through askHR inbox.
• Assist with interview coordination with Talent Acquisition.
• Prepare offer letters and draft employment contracts for new starters.
• Coordinate the starters and leavers process.
• Set up and manage new hire inductions.
• Manage training logistics including booking and invitations.
• Collate exit interviews and report trends.
• Maintain accurate electronic employee files.
• Contribute to HR diversity and inclusion projects.
• Provide guidance on HR policies.

Skills

Clear communication

Good judgment

Time management

Problem identification

Computer literacy

Education

5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above

Job description

Immunocore are looking to recruit an HR apprentice. This is an ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to gain experience in a HR department as a start to their HR career.

Qualification Requirements

• 5 GCSEs at grades C/4 or above (or equivalent) including mathematics and English.

Salary

£21,500 per annum

Benefits

• Holiday Allowance - 25 Days Holiday Allowance, plus Bank Holidays
• Pension - Employee 5%, Employer 3%
• Employee assistance programme
• Onsite parking

Location

91 Park Drive, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4RY

Working Hours

Monday to Thursday - 9:00am – 17:00pm with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch break.
Friday - 9:00am – 16:15pm with a 45‑minute unpaid lunch break.

Duration

21 months

Start Date

April 2026

Interview Date

February/March 2026

Closing Date for Applications

13th February 2026

Next Steps

Successful candidates will be progressed to a one‑way video interview; invites will be sent via email.

The video interview will be reviewed by the Hiring Manager.

To Apply

To apply, please click the Apply Now button and complete the form. If you are having difficulty completing this, please contact recruitment on [e-mail] for assistance.

Job Description

An ideal opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to gain experience in a HR department as a start to their HR career. The HR Apprentice will support and learn from a busy HR department, which consists of:

• A team of 5 business partners (2 based in the UK and 3 based in the US)
• An operations team of 2 responsible for the employee life cycle, pay and benefits
• A talent acquisition team of 3
• A rewards / HRIS team of 4
• A learning and development team of 2 (1 is a placement student)

The apprentice will support an efficient HR administrative service for the HR Team and our c 520 employees (UK, US and Europe), whilst gaining experience of a wide variety of HR processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitoring and responding to first level employee queries through our askHR inbox, including holiday cancellations and absence amendments in PeopleCORE (HR systems).
• Assist with shortlisting and interview coordination by scheduling interviews efficiently in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers, ensuring compliance with IMCR policies.
• Prepare offer letters and draft employment contracts for new starters, ensuring all required documentation is collected promptly.
• Coordinate the starters and leavers process, including reference checking, reporting and communicating with other relevant departments.
• Set up and manage arrangements for all new hire inductions including slide preparations, collating induction packs, arranging lab tours.
• Manage all aspects of training: booking trainers, candidate registration, meeting invitations, distribution of pre‑work, booking rooms and catering.
• Arrange and collate exit interviews and report on trends/analysis.
• Maintain complete and accurate electronic employee files.
• Contribute to HR projects focused on diversity, inclusion, engagement, and wellbeing, helping to promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Work alongside operations colleagues to provide guidance to managers and staff on policies, procedures, and best practice.

Candidate Requirements

Skills required

• Communicates verbal and written information in a clear and accurate manner. Adapts communication to the audience and listens effectively to others.
• Exercises good judgement in making recommendations, considering all the available sources of information and alternatives.
• Organises time effectively and prioritises tasks.
• Identifies and responds to problems in a timely manner.
• Computer literate.

Personal Qualities

• High level of attention to detail and “concern for quality.”
• Polite and helpful.
• Demonstrates a “can do” approach.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with others.

Training To Be Delivered

Qualification to be delivered: CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice

Apprenticeship Standard: HR Support

Training Provider: BPP

Delivery model: Online

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be eligible to apply for other positions within the business.

About Immunocore

Immunocore is a commercial-stage biotechnology company that discovered, developed and commercialized the world’s first approved T cell receptor (TCR) therapy.

Their mission is to radically improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, and autoimmune diseases, by pioneering and delivering transformative immunomodulating medicines.

Built on their proprietary ImmTAX platform, they have a diverse pipeline of bispecific therapies across a broad range of indications, including multiple cancers, HIV and HBV.

At Immunocore, we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We value the unique contributions each person brings to our team. By embracing Science, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Diversity, and Entrepreneurship (STRIDE), we create an environment where collaboration thrives, ideas flourish, and transformative changes happen. STRIDE represents more than just letters; it embodies our shared identity and drives our mission. We are dedicated to developing breakthrough therapies that transform patients’ lives, advancing medicine, and supporting one another in these pursuits.

Immunocore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. As such, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.