Apprentice People Coordinator

At UK Biobank, our People and Development team plays a key role in supporting colleagues throughout their journey with the organisation. From onboarding to progression and everything in between, we help ensure that our people feel supported, informed, and valued.

We’re now looking for an

As a welcoming and inclusive organisation, we value enthusiasm, reliability, and people who take pride in delivering excellent service to others.

We’re now looking for an

Apprentice People Coordinatorto join our busy and supportive People & Development team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is interested in business operations and HR administration, and who wants to gain hands-on experience while working towards aLevel 3 Business Administration apprenticeship.

As a welcoming and inclusive organisation, we value enthusiasm, reliability, and people who take pride in delivering excellent service to others.



Can you do it?

As part of the People & Development team, you’ll provide friendly, proactive administrative support across the full employee lifecycle.

You’ll act as a first point of contact for people-related queries, ensuring colleagues receive clear and timely support. You’ll help process new starter documentation, maintain accurate employee records, and support payroll by ensuring information is recorded correctly and submitted on time.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence, develop professional skills, and gain insight into how a busy HR function operates within a mission-led organisation.

You’ll act as a first point of contact for people-related queries, ensuring colleagues receive clear and timely support. You’ll help process new starter documentation, maintain accurate employee records, and support payroll by ensuring information is recorded correctly and submitted on time.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to build your confidence, develop professional skills, and gain insight into how a busy HR function operates within a mission-led organisation.

You will be responsible for:

• Acting as a primary point of contact for people queries from new starters, employees, and non-employees, directing queries where appropriate.
• Collating payroll, pension, and benefits information to support accurate monthly payroll processing.
• Supporting administrative people processes, including producing reference letters, confirmation of employment letters, and leaver documentation.
• Maintaining and updating employee records within the HR Information System (HRIS).
• Coordinating new starter paperwork and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting wider People & Development activities as required.



Is this 'you'?

To be successful, you will have:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• A positive, proactive “can-do” attitude and willingness to learn.
• An interest in business operations and willingness to undertake a qualification.
• The ability to form effective working relationships at all levels.

Working hours are 35-hours per week, Monday to Friday with some flexibility, 3 days onsite with hybrid working available. Located in Greater Manchester (initially based in Stockport with a move to Manchester Science Park mid to late 2026).

Our passion for diversity and equality means creating a work environment for all employees that is welcoming, respectful, engaging, and enriched with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Your Wellbeing Matters to Us

Colleagues at UK Biobank often highlight feeling supported, included, and connected to meaningful work, with wellbeing and work–life balance genuinely valued across teams.

We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and development from day one:

We’re proud to offer a benefits package that supports your health, financial security, and development from day one:

• 🗓️ 26 Days’ Annual Leave- Plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• ➕ Holiday Buy Scheme- Purchase up to one additional week of leave per year.
• 🎂 Birthday Leave- Enjoy a paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
• 🏦 USS Pension Scheme- Hybrid defined benefit/defined contribution pension plan.
• 🏥 Healthcare Cash Plan- Claim back costs for everyday health expenses.
• 👶 Enhanced Family Leave*- Subject to eligibility.
• 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme- Save on a new bike and accessories.
• 🚆 Season Ticket Loan- Interest-free loan to help with commuting costs.
• 📄 Professional Subscriptions- Reimbursement where applicable.
• 📚 Learning budget- Annual funds for courses, books, or anything else that fuels your personal and professional growth.
• 🏋️ Free On-Site Gym- Stay active with access to our gym facilities.
• 🍽️ Subsidised Canteen Lunches- Enjoy healthy meals at reduced prices.
• 🚗 Free Car Parking- On-site parking available for staff.
• 🛍️ Employee Discounts Portal- Access to savings across retail, travel, and more.
• 📞 Employee Assistance Programme- Confidential support for personal and work-related issues.
• 💉 Annual Flu Vaccination- Stay protected with free flu jabs.
• 🛡️ Life Assurance Cover- Financial protection for your loved ones.

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About UK Biobank

UK Biobank is a large-scale biomedical database and research resource containing in-depth genetic and health information from half a million UK participants.

The database, the largest and most comprehensive of its kind in the world, is anonymised and made widely accessible by UK Biobank to global researchers who use it to find new scientific discoveries about common and life-threatening diseases – such as cancer, heart disease and stroke which strike in mid-later life.

UK Biobank is an innovative organisation with over 350 staff across four sites in the UK that fosters an engaging environment and supports the development of our staff. Our dedicated teams work alongside the world's leading biomedical scientists in our joint mission to improve public health.

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