HR Assistant (Apprentice)

Company: Financial Ombudsman Service
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Location: London
Job Description:

Contract & Working Hours

Fixed‑term contract for 15 months as an apprenticeship, with the opportunity for a permanent position upon successful completion.

Full time – 35 hours per week, with 20% of your time dedicated to off‑the‑job learning (lectures/tutoring with your training provider).

Salary & Location

£26,936 per annum (salary).

Location: Exchange Tower, Docklands, London.

Reporting to: People Hub Manager.

Hybrid Working

Work from home and the office, with a minimum of 4 days in the office each fortnight.

Responsibilities

  • Complete your apprenticeship qualification.
  • Provide quality first‑line customer support via email, phone, or in person, ensuring policy and process compliance.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service that is professional, friendly and approachable.
  • Process operational tasks for customers throughout all stages of the employee lifecycle.
  • Manage your own workload while supporting the team’s success.
  • Identify areas of concern and suggest potential process improvements.
  • Take ownership of your own development and build HR knowledge to pass your apprenticeship and contribute to the team.
  • Use our systems and processes in line with organisational policies.

Minimum Criteria

  • Achieved 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades A‑C, including English and Maths.
  • When enrolled in the apprenticeship (September 2026) not in full‑time education or receiving funding for other learning programmes.
  • Full UK right to work for the duration of the apprenticeship, valid residency status, resident in the UK for 3 years before start.
  • Interest in Human Resources.

Benefits

  • 25 days holiday entitlement (option to buy or sell days).
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Family‑friendly policies including enhanced maternity pay, carers and dependants leave.
  • Employer‑provided benefits: private medical insurance, virtual GP, critical illness cover, life assurance cover.
  • Voluntary benefits: technology scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme, will‑writing service.
  • Gym membership discounts and a fully equipped on‑site gym open 24/7 (London only).

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The Financial Ombudsman Service is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, are committed to an inclusive environment, and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader and will consider reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

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Posted: June 7th, 2026