About Coram

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity, founded in 1739 to improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people. Today, Coram supports more than one million children, families, and professionals each year by creating access to opportunities, support systems, and services that help young people thrive from birth to independence.

The Role

Coram is hiring a Human Resources Apprentice to join its central HR team on an 18-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to move into a permanent HR Administrator role upon successful completion. Based in Bloomsbury, London, with hybrid working available, this role offers a strong foundation for someone beginning a career in Human Resources.

As part of this apprenticeship, you will work within a busy and supportive HR team while completing a Level 3 CIPD qualification in Human Resource Practice through a combination of classroom learning and hands-on experience. You will gain exposure to a wide range of HR activities and develop practical administrative and people-focused skills in a professional charity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Campaign Strategy and Leadership

• Provide administrative support across the HR team’s daily operations
• Assist with maintaining accurate employee records and documentation
• Support HR processes that contribute to efficient service delivery across the organization
• Help coordinate HR activities, meetings, and internal communications

Donor Engagement and Major Gifts

• Deliver excellent internal customer service to colleagues and managers across Coram
• Support onboarding, employee queries, and general HR correspondence
• Assist in ensuring HR communications are clear, timely, and supportive

Campaign Culture and Ecosystem Building

• Contribute to a collaborative and responsive HR team environment
• Learn and apply best practices in HR administration and people support
• Participate in apprenticeship learning while applying knowledge in the workplace
• Support the team in maintaining inclusive, fair, and professional HR practices

Requirements

• Interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources
• Experience working in an administrative environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt within a busy department
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What They Offer

• Salary of £24,000 per annum for 35 hours per week
• Hybrid working with initial in-office presence and flexibility to work from home 2–3 days per week
• Funded Level 3 CIPD qualification in Human Resource Practice
• Opportunity to gain broad HR experience within a respected national charity
• Supportive team environment with proven progression from apprenticeship to permanent roles
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding

How to Apply

Apply through Coram’s website by completing the online application before Sunday 7th June 2026 at 23:59. Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 22nd June, with an initial online interview followed by an in-person meeting.