Role:       People Apprentice

Location: London

Department: People

Why work for us?

A career at Janus Henderson is more than a job, it’s about investing in a brighter future together. 

Our Mission at Janus Henderson is to help clients define and achieve superior financial outcomes through differentiated insights, disciplined investments, and world-class service. We will do this by protecting and growing our core business, amplifying our strengths and diversifying where we have the right.

Our Values are key to driving our success, and are at the heart of everything we do:

Clients Come First – Always | Execution Supersedes Intention | Together We Win | Diversity Improves Results | Truth Builds Trust

If our mission, values, and purpose align with your own, we would love to hear from you.

Your opportunity

This is a 18 month Level 3 HR support apprenticeship programme which is a work based qualification focusing on gaining first hand experience in the team and discovering what your future would be like with us through induction, on the job learning, skills trainings and networking.

You will be part of People Operations and the Business Partnering/Integration team to: 

• Provide effective and accurate administration support for People employee interactions and transactions

• Help manage the People team inbox and respond to employee inquiries and requests around our systems, processes, and policies 

• Support the team in onboarding new employees into the business, carry out pre-employment screening and help manage the induction process 

• Support the creating of new contracts, contract extensions, changes to terms and condition letters. Ensure employee files are maintained 

• Ensure all new employee files are set up, completed and signed off in a timely manner

• Produce letters regarding maternity, paternity, unpaid and parental leave

• Assist the People Operations Analyst in managing employee self-service queries and People Generalist in delivering best solutions to employee

• Enter and communicate all employee transactions in the People system of record such as pay changes, transfers and terminations. Ensures that employee data is accurate in HRIS systems

• Support the People Business Partnering/Integration team with ad hoc projects and tasks related to employee lifecycle when requested

• Utilize technology and data to enhance our People Operations and Integration efforts

• Carry out other duties as assigned

What to expect when you join our firm

• Hybrid working and reasonable accommodations

• Generous Holiday policies

• Excellent Health and Wellbeing benefits including corporate membership to ClassPass

• Paid volunteer time to step away from your desk and into the community

• Support to grow through professional development courses, tuition/qualification reimbursement and more

• Maternal/paternal leave benefits and family services

• Complimentary subscription to Headspace – the mindfulness app

• All employee events including networking opportunities and social activities

• Lunch allowance for use within our subsidized onsite canteen

Must have skills 

• Good communication skills

• Ability to balance and complete multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional and appropriate manner

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills 

• Team player

Nice to have skills

• Keen interest in understanding UK employment and developing your knowledge in this area

• Exposure to data analysis, Gen AI and Chat GPT

Potential for growth

• Mentoring

• Leadership development programs

• Regular training

• Career development services

• Continuing education courses

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Start date September 2026

Closing date 19th April

You will be expected to understand the regulatory obligations of the firm, and abide by the regulated entity requirements and JHI policies applicable for your role.

At Janus Henderson Investors we’re committed to an inclusive and supportive environment. We believe diversity improves results and we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. Don’t worry if you don’t think you tick every box, we still want to hear from you! We understand everyone has different commitments and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we’re happy to be asked about work flexibility and our hybrid working environment. If you need any reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process, please get in touch and let us know at [email protected].