Arena Racing Company • RH7 6PQ

HR Apprentice

About this role

HR Apprentice – Kickstart Your Career in HR

Are you ready to take your first step into the world of Human Resources?

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented HR Apprentice to join our team, across a unique and fast-paced multi-venue business within the horse and greyhound industry.

This is more than just an apprenticeship — it’s your chance to gain real, hands-on experience in HR while working towards a Level 3 HR Support qualification, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

What You’ll Be Doing

No two days will be the same. You’ll play a key role in supporting HR operations while learning the foundations of a successful

HR career

Supporting day-to-day HR administration including data entry, filing, and maintaining records

Assisting with recruitment – posting vacancies, coordinating interviews, and communicating with candidates

Helping onboard new employees, preparing induction materials and organising sessions

Maintaining accurate employee records in line with data protection regulations

Supporting training and development activities, including booking sessions and tracking attendance

Getting involved in HR projects such as employee engagement initiatives and process improvements

Using and maintaining the HR system (HRIS), including running reports and updating information

Acting as a first point of contact for basic employee queries, escalating where needed

Assisting with ensuring compliance with employment laws and keeping HR policies up to date

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is eager to learn, highly organised, and ready to grow

GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Confident communication skills, both written and verbal

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

A genuine interest in HR and a desire to develop a long-term career

Join us on the journey

We’re on a thrilling journey—and we’d love you to be part of it. Join a winning team, build your career, and help shape an exceptional workplace. Apply today and take the next step with ARC.

At ARC, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company. We welcome people from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

If you have a disability that requires reasonable adjustments, please let us know; we will ensure that individuals with additional needs are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

We understand the value that diversity brings to our business and we are striving to create a working environment that is inclusive, psychologically and physically safe and ensures everyone can be heard and valued for their contributions. We are committed to making a consistent, top-down effort to be role models on what diversity, inclusion and belonging means in society.