Human Resources Apprentice, HR Team

About BII

British International Investment is the UK’s development finance institution, owned by the UK Government. With a mission to solve the biggest global development challenges, we aim to create a virtuous circle of investment and impact. Your contribution will be essential. 

It won’t be easy: we do the hardest work in the most complex markets. Be prepared to test your skills, get creative and say your piece as you take on high-profile work as part of a diverse team of exceptionally smart, passionate people. 

In return, you can take your career to all-new places in a culture that rewards curiosity and collaboration, and balances high performance with wellbeing.

BII at a glance

75 years supporting sustainable business growth in developing and emerging markets

£8.1 billion in net assets

1,400+ businesses invested in

950,000 workers in the businesses we support

£9 billion in new investments planned in the next 5 years

600+ people in our diverse global team

3 key development objectives: Productive | Sustainable | Inclusive

Apprenticeship – role overview

Starting in June 2026, our apprenticeship programme at BII will provide you with a fully funded professional qualification, CIPD Foundation Certificate in People Practice (HR Support, level 3) and opportunity to develop a range of skills while spending 20-months in our Human Resources team.

Team overview

The Human Resources (HR) team supports colleagues across the organisation throughout the employee lifecycle, from attraction and recruitment through to development, wellbeing and career progression. The team works closely with leaders and employees to help create an inclusive, high‑performing and supportive workplace. The HR function brings together several specialist areas, including HR Business Partnering, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding and Global Mobility, Learning and Development, Reward and Benefits, and HR Operations and Systems. Together, these teams provide practical advice, people policies, and development opportunities that enable individuals and teams to do their best work.

As part of the HR team, the HR Apprentice will gain exposure to a wide range of people‑related activities and will work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and the wider organisation. The role offers the opportunity to build a strong foundation in HR practice while supporting day‑to‑day processes, projects and initiatives that contribute to a positive employee experience.

Responsibilities

HR Operations & Systems

The HR Apprentice will provide day‑to‑day administrative and operational support, helping to ensure HR processes run smoothly and accurately.

• Support the maintenance of employee records on HR systems, ensuring data is accurate and up to date
• Assist with contracts, letters and other HR documentation
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including preparing paperwork and coordinating internal steps
• Respond to basic HR queries from employees, escalating more complex issues as appropriate
• Support reporting and data checks relating to people processes, under guidance from the team

Talent Acquisition, Onboarding & Global Mobility

The apprentice will support activities that help attract, hire and welcome new colleagues to the organisation.

• Provide administrative support across recruitment campaigns, including scheduling interviews and communicating with candidates
• Assist with the coordination of onboarding activities for new starters
• Support the maintenance of recruitment trackers and systems
• Help prepare recruitment materials and documentation
• Gain exposure to all future talent programmes, supporting on key campaign activity
• Support aspects of global mobility processes, such as documentation and coordination, where appropriate

Learning & Talent Development

The apprentice will support learning and development activities that help colleagues build skills and progress in their careers.

• Assist with the coordination of internal training events and programmes
• Support communications relating to learning opportunities and programmes
• Gain exposure to building digital learning pathways in LinkedIn Learning

HR Business Partnering

The apprentice will gain insight into how HR works with managers and teams to support people management across the organisation.

• Provide administrative and coordination support to HR Business Partners
• Assist with the preparation of documents, presentations or reports for people‑related initiatives
• Support processes related to performance management, engagement and wellbeing
• Help maintain organised records relating to HR projects and activities
• Develop an understanding of how HR policies and people practices are applied in a business context

Reward, Benefits & Wellbeing

The apprentice will support the administration and communication of employee reward and wellbeing offerings.

• Assist with responding to basic queries about employee benefits and wellbeing resources
• Support the maintenance of benefits information and guidance materials
• Help coordinate benefits related communications to employees, including newsletters
• Gain exposure to reward and payroll processes and annual activities, e.g., PSA, under supervision
• Support data collection or administration tasks linked to reward and benefits
• Benefits Fair preparation and coordination
• Assist with benchmarking activities

Cross‑Team & Development Responsibilities

Across all teams, the HR Apprentice will:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR and the wider organisation
• Build professional HR knowledge through the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship
• Develop core skills such as communication, organisation, time management and attention to detail
• Act with professionalism, integrity and discretion at all times
• Contribute to HR projects and initiatives as required
• Take responsibility for personal learning and development, with support from the team

What we look for - Eligibility, background, skills, aptitude

• This position is designed for, and ideally suited to, school leavers holding three A levels, grades A* to C (or equivalent).
• You must have achieved Five GCSE’s at grades 9-4 (equivalent to GCSE grade A*-C) including English and Maths
• To comply with the apprenticeship eligibility rules, at the start of the apprenticeship you must be aged 18 or over, living in England, and not in full time education and have the right to work in the UK.
• A strong commitment towards successfully completing the Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship.

Essential skills:

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats
• Excellent organisation and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when working with data, documents and systems
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, integrity and professionalism
• Willingness to learn and develop, with a proactive approach to building HR knowledge and skills
• Good interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships with colleagues at all levels
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, while also being able to work independently when required
• Basic IT and digital skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office applications and learning new systems
• Adaptability and flexibility, with a positive attitude to change and new ways of working
• Professional approach to work, demonstrating reliability, accountability and a strong work ethic

Candidates should be strongly motivated by BII’s development mission and ideally demonstrate some commitment to development or social goals through previous executive or non-executive activity.   

Our cultural values

We look for team members who aspire, as we do, to work at our best and to be:

• Impact-led, commercially rigorous
• Tenacious in the face of challenges
• Collaborative and caring

British International Investment is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background. 

Salary: Competitive