Role: HR Apprentice
Salary: Up to £23,380 per annum
Hours: Full time with 20% study time
Duration: 20 months
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester (Hybrid working available)
Are you a capable individual with a passion for HR and making a difference in the world?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
Our HR and Membership Team ensure we have the right people with the right expertise available at the right time. We work with around 50 core staff members and the UK-Med Register, a group of over 850 health and humanitarian professionals who are ready to deploy international in our emergency responses. We maintain the capability to staff any emergency response required, including being able to provide a team of 60 health professionals to staff a fully functional field hospital anywhere in the world within 72 hours.
We are recruiting for an HR Apprentice who will support all HR processes with a particular focus on the end-to-end recruitment and vetting of health professionals and key support roles. This apprenticeship will provide you with hands-on experience and the opportunity to learn and grow within an international humanitarian context.
Our ideal candidate will be eager to learn, able to work at pace, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and have a passion for building a career in HR. You will have strong planning and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate excellent attention to detail.
We offer a competitive apprenticeship salary and benefits along with a friendly working environment and the opportunity to make a real difference through an important role in our humanitarian programming.
How to apply
To apply, please complete the application process online. Submit a current CV and a supporting letter (1-2 pages) that includes:
Applications must be submitted no later than Tuesday 19th May 2026.
Applications for work in the UK can only be accepted from people with an existing right to work in the UK.
Apply if in a Different Field or Higher Level, Especially for Those Without Related Experience or Qualifications
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
