Trainee HR Administrator

About the role

If you’ve reached a crossroads in your professional life and are looking for a fresh start in a people-focused, rewarding industry, Human Resources might be exactly what you’re looking for. Many candidates come from diverse professional backgrounds—retail, customer service, administration, healthcare, education, hospitality, and more—united by the desire to do meaningful work, support others, and build a stable, long-term career.

Our HR Career Change Programme

We specialise in helping individuals transition into HR, starting with recognised qualifications and ending with real job opportunities. Whether you’re working full-time, part-time, or in between roles, our online learning and personalised recruitment support can help you make a successful move into the HR profession—often in just a few months.

Why Human Resources?

The HR profession is growing steadily across all sectors. As businesses put more focus on employee wellbeing, development, and company culture, skilled HR professionals are more important than ever. Even entry-level roles in HR offer strong salaries, clear progression routes, and opportunities to specialise over time in areas like learning & development, recruitment, employee relations, and more.

• HR Administrator – £27,000+
• HR Assistant – £30,000+
• HR Officer – £35,000+
• HR Advisor – £38,500+
• HR Manager – £55,000+

Hybrid and remote roles are increasingly common in HR, offering flexibility alongside career growth.

How It Works – Your 3 Step Journey Into HR

Step 1 – CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice

• Industry-standard entry point into Human Resources
• Assignment-based (no exams), delivered fully online with expert tutor support
• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD)
• Covers recruitment, employee relations, HR systems, and more
• Complete in approximately 10–12 weeks at your own pace

Step 2 – Tailored Recruitment Support

Once qualified, our Recruitment Support Team helps you translate your background and new qualification into real job opportunities. We’ve been helping career changers break into new roles since 2007, and our 4.8 Trustpilot rating reflects our commitment to your success.

• Professionally written, HR-focused CV
• Job-matching advice tailored to your experience and location
• Application support, interview preparation, and mock interviews
• Ongoing one-to-one guidance to help you land your first HR role

Step 3 – Start Your New HR Career

Most candidates secure their first HR job within 3–6 months of qualifying—and often sooner if they’re based near a major town or city. We offer a Money Back Guarantee: if we can’t help you secure a role within 12 months of passing your qualification, we’ll refund your training fees.

Flexible, Affordable, Achievable

We offer flexible payment options to spread the cost of your training over 12 months, so you can get qualified without financial pressure.