Drive Ltd - Business Administration Apprentice (HR & Learning Pathway
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
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| Salary: | £8 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Unit 8 Cefn Coed, Cardiff CF15 7QQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ACT Training Ltd |
| Job type: | Apprenticeship |
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Summary
Drive is a values-led social care organisation committed to supporting people to live the life that matters to them. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a busy HR, Learning & Development and Wellbeing environment.
You will work alongside a supportive and experienced team, contributing to real organisational processes such as recruitment, onboarding, training coordination and employee support. This role provides a strong foundation for a future career in HR, Learning & Development or wider business support functions, with structured learning built into the role through the Level 2 qualification.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, responding professionally to emails and enquiries
• Support recruitment administration, including references, DBS checks and interview coordination
• Assist with onboarding processes, preparing induction materials and maintaining personnel records
• Provide support with learning & development activities, including coordinating training sessions and maintaining records
• Support HR reporting and carry out mini-audits to ensure compliance
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR
• Provide administrative support for wellbeing initiatives and health & safety activities
• Produce documents such as letters, spreadsheets and meeting notes
• Attend meetings and contribute to process improvements
Essential Criteria
1. Genuine interest in HR, learning and development or people-focused work
2. Good written and verbal communication skills
3. Basic IT skills (email, Word, Excel, Teams)
Desirable Criteria
• Experience in a customer-facing or support role (any setting)
• Interest in wellbeing or staff engagement
• Familiarity with spreadsheets or data entry
Important Information for Applicants
Please note that, due to funding regulations, applicants who already hold a degree are not eligible for this opportunity. If you hold a degree, please do not apply, as your application will not be considered.
To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via email
You will work alongside a supportive and experienced team, contributing to real organisational processes such as recruitment, onboarding, training coordination and employee support. This role provides a strong foundation for a future career in HR, Learning & Development or wider business support functions, with structured learning built into the role through the Level 2 qualification.
• Act as a first point of contact for HR queries, responding professionally to emails and enquiries
• Support recruitment administration, including references, DBS checks and interview coordination
• Assist with onboarding processes, preparing induction materials and maintaining personnel records
• Provide support with learning & development activities, including coordinating training sessions and maintaining records
• Support HR reporting and carry out mini-audits to ensure compliance
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR
• Provide administrative support for wellbeing initiatives and health & safety activities
• Produce documents such as letters, spreadsheets and meeting notes
• Attend meetings and contribute to process improvements
Essential Criteria
1. Genuine interest in HR, learning and development or people-focused work
2. Good written and verbal communication skills
3. Basic IT skills (email, Word, Excel, Teams)
Desirable Criteria
• Experience in a customer-facing or support role (any setting)
• Interest in wellbeing or staff engagement
• Familiarity with spreadsheets or data entry
Important Information for Applicants
Please note that, due to funding regulations, applicants who already hold a degree are not eligible for this opportunity. If you hold a degree, please do not apply, as your application will not be considered.
To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role via email