Early Careers Assistant – Manchester

Company: Addleshaw Goddard
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Location: Manchester
Job Description:

Purpose of the Role

Join our HR Operations team as an Early Careers Assistant and help shape the journey of our future talent. Working within HR Administration, you will provide high-quality support across the employee lifecycle, with a primary focus on Early Careers programmes, including apprenticeships and graduate recruitment and development.

The Team

The team works closely with HR Business Partners, Reward, Learning & Development, Resourcing and Early Careers across our UK and international offices. This role has a dedicated focus on Early Careers, supporting the recruitment, onboarding and development of apprentices, graduates and trainees.

Key Responsibilities

Early Careers Administration

  • Support apprentice and graduate recruitment campaigns
  • Coordinate assessment centres, interviews and recruitment events
  • Be a first point of contact for Early Careers candidates
  • Manage the Early Careers inbox and onboarding activities
  • Maintain recruitment trackers and programme records
  • Support development programmes, careers fairs and diversity initiatives

HR Administration Support

  • Complete new starter administration and pre-employment checks
  • Prepare contracts, offer letters and employee change documentation
  • Process employee lifecycle changes and leavers
  • Maintain HR systems and employee records
  • Support HR reporting and wider HR Operations projects

Why Choose Us?

Addleshaw Goddard is a place where you are not just valued but encouraged to reach your full potential. Our culture promotes improvement, growth, and collaboration, making us the natural choice for top-tier clients.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees.

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Posted: August 17th, 2026