HR Apprentice
Greendale Group · FWS Carter & Sons, Greendale Business Park, Woodbury Salterton, Exeter,
Professional ServicesAdvanced Level 3On-siteEmployee wellbeingCommunity
HR Apprentice – Greendale Group
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Greendale Group team as an HR Apprentice. This role is ideal for someone looking to start a career in Human Resources while working towards a Level 3 HR Support Apprenticeship. You’ll gain practical, hands-on experience across recruitment, HR administration, employee records, and project work, supporting both Greendale Farm Shop and the wider Greendale Group.
About Greendale Group
From its beginnings as a farming enterprise established more than 150 years ago, the Greendale Group now comprises a selection of diverse businesses across fishing, farming, hospitality, retail, renewable energy, property management, marina management, storage and manufacturing! Something of a local success story, this fifth-generation family business is built on entrepreneurship, a unique proposition and carefully nurtured relationships with other local enterprises.
Responsibilities:
• Handling day to day queries on a range of topics
• Assisting the HR team with recruitment, administration and project tasks
• Using HR systems to maintain and update records
• Building relationships and rapport across departments
Requirements:
• A genuine interest in a career in HR and a desire to develop your knowledge
• Grade 5 or above in GCSE English
• IT and Microsoft Office confidence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Admin experience is a bonus but isn’t essential for the right candidate.
Benefits:
- 15% staff discount
- Development and training opportunities
- Free passes or discounts with other local attractions
- Health and wellbeing support service
- Free parking
- Company social events
Key Information:
Start Date: 7th September 2026, with an induction morning at Exeter College on 2nd September
Working Pattern: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Duration of Apprenticeship: 18 months
Location: 4 days at Greendale Business Park and 1 day at Exeter College (Tuesday - term time)
Hourly Rate: TBC
Responsibilities:
• Handling day to day queries on a range of topics
• Assisting the HR team with recruitment, administration and project tasks
• Using HR systems to maintain and update records
• Building relationships and rapport across departments
Perks & benefits
Paid Training
Skills required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
IT and Microsoft Office confidence
Admin experience is a bonus but isn’t essential
Qualifications required
Grade 5 or above in GCSE English
Training you'll get
Training will be delivered by Exeter College (L3 HR Support)
Future prospects
Potential to progress into a Level 5 qualification and/or permanent employment for the right candidate
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Hours
37.5 hours per week
Roles available
1
Posted
13 Aug 2026
Starts
Sep 2026
Apply by
08 Sep 2026
Training provider
Exeter College
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
Where you'd be based
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