At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success, and we are committed to building an inclusive culture that values and respects difference combined with creating a safe and inclusive working environment for all colleagues. This means we are positive about making adjustments as well as providing flexible working and we would be happy to talk to you about how this could work for you.

Following many years of successful programmes, we are delighted to be recruiting for the next cohort of our Apprenticeship Programme for September 8th 2025 start. 

Bellway Homes Group office are looking to recruit for an Apprentice HR Administrator, based in our central HR department in Newcastle upon Tyne.

How does the apprenticeship programme work?

Our exciting and innovative Apprenticeship Programmes are designed to attract and develop a diverse range of talented individuals who will contribute to the continued growth and success of our business. You will be enrolled onto a Level 3 Business Administrator apprenticeship and will attend weekly in-person sessions at Newcastle College at their Rye Hill Campus. Upon successful completion, you will have the opportunity to be enrolled onto a CIPD apprenticeship for further learning opportunities.

The Role

As an Apprentice HR Administrator, you will play a key role in supporting the HR team with a wide range of administrative tasks in a fast paced and dynamic environment with a focus on Learning & Development activities that promote employee growth and organisational success. You will be assisting in coordinating training programmes, maintaining employee development records and supporting initiatives that help build our reputation as an employer of choice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to start your career in HR within a growing and successful company.

Principle accountabilities of the Apprentice HR Administrator role include:

• Participate in and support HR projects
• Maintain and update training records
• Management of the learning and development inbox – acting as first point of contact for queries and assigning tasks to L&D Advisory team as appropriate
• Prepare management information reports as requested
• Attend events and support school outreach activity as a brand ambassador
• Provide day to day advice to employees on general learning related queries, requests and Company policies and procedures
• Create and update courses on our learning management system
• Carry out general administration tasks for the HR Department.

What do I achieve?

• A nationally recognised qualification – Level 3 Business Administrator
• Course Duration: up to 18 months, plus end point assessment (EPA)
• Transferable skills such as leadership and communication
• Working for a 5* house builder
• Building a network of like-minded professionals
• Improving your knowledge and understanding of the housebuilding industry

What’s the package?

• Competitive salary - starting at £18,000
• Annual bonus scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to purchase up to five additional days
• Core/flexible working options depending on role
• Contributory pension scheme
• On-site gym
• Life assurance
• ShareSave scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to BOB – our flexible benefits platform with discounts from over 800 retailers

What can you bring to Bellway?

The quality of our developments, the standard of our customer service, the strength of our business strategy and the value we deliver for our stakeholders are all a result of the talented people who, together, make up Bellway.

Because of this, we are much more interested in what you could do, than what you have already done.

We are looking for apprentices who can demonstrate the following behaviours:

• Demonstrates commercial acumen
• Ability to make reasoned decisions
• Curiosity and an interest in learning
• Ability to work with people at all levels and from all backgrounds
• Committed to diversity and inclusion
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise, and have good time management skills

In addition to this, we are looking for apprentices with the following:

• Obtained or expected GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above
• Willingness to travel around the UK and stay away from home for short periods of time
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business
• In order to be considered for this programme you must be able to prove eligibility to work in the UK

The Recruitment  Process

Online Application: Complete the application form online to submit your details. This will then be screened against our five core competencies listed below, which we feel are essential to effective performance at Bellway. 

• Great Communication
• Effective Collaboration
• Always Listening
• Taking Ownership
• Flexibility 

Careers Conversation: Following a successful application, you will be invited to take part in a short Careers Conversation. This conversation helps us to assess your suitability for the role

Final stage interview: Held with the local hiring manager, the final stage interview will be face-to-face at our group head office

Key Information

• Your progress throughout your application will be communicated by our early careers recruitment team via email or telephone – please be as responsive as possible.
• The start date for the programme will be September 8th 2025.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a large volume of applications are received.