HR Officer - Internship (Summer)

Job description

Lay the foundations of your HR career – gain hands-on experience supporting colleagues and shaping a great workplace.

We're a housing association, here to provide safe, affordable homes and to build stronger communities across the Midlands. And we're offering students the chance to intern in our People Services team - — where you'll gain practical experience in HR, learning how we attract, develop, and support colleagues to deliver the best for our tenants.

• Summer Internship: 8-10 weeks between 15th June –August 2026

Your Role:

You'll apply your academic knowledge to real-world challenges – working alongside experienced HR professional whilst Gaining exposure to a wide range of HR practices including employee relations, learning and development, and wellbeing initiatives. You'll develop a first-hand appreciation of how HR underpins our mission to provide safe, affordable housing by attractive, developing and supporting the colleagues who make it happen.

Your day to day will see you:

• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, and induction processes for new colleagues.
• Assisting with HR administration, including maintaining accurate colleague records and preparing reports.
• Contributing to HR projects focused on engagement, wellbeing, and diversity and inclusion.
• Helping coordinate training and development activities.
• Taking part in project work, mentoring, and development activities as part of your internship.

What we're looking for:

• Currently studying (or recently completed) a degree in Human Resource Management, Business Studies, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• An interest in developing a career in HR.
• Enthusiasm, openness to feedback, and a genuine desire to learn.

How to apply:

Applications close on Sunday 15th February 2026.

1. Apply online – Complete a short online application form
2. Recoded Video Interview – Bring your application to life by answering a few recorded questions
3. Assessment Centre – Shortlisted candidate will be invited to take part in our group assessment event, taking place between 25th – 27th
4. Final Interview – Interview with the hiring manager to showcase your career ambitions
5. Start your journey- Start with Midland Heart in Summer 2026

Please note that should we reach a desired number of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert ahead of the stated closing date.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Birmingham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

Profession type

Human Resources

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English