On the hunt for an Apprenticeship that’s challenging, exciting – and as unique as you are? Our Payroll Apprenticeship Scheme could be just what you’re after. You’ll earn, whilst you learn and with some hard work, you’ll have the option to achieve a Level 3 Apprenticeship qualification with the option to continue your qualifications further at the end of the scheme.

We’ve some big goals for the future. To hit those goals, we’ve a long-term plan and plenty of planned investment. That means all our Apprentices will find themselves right at the heart of an exciting, fast-moving business with a truly ambitious strategy.

Our Payroll Apprenticeship Scheme is a development programme designed to give you all the tools that you need to begin your career in Payroll Administration and learn the foundations of what makes a good Payroll professional. Here at Dunelm, we are passionate about watching our colleagues grow, that’s why internal progression has an integral part to play in all our colleagues’ development. The 2 year programme will make sure you’re challenged, supported, and will give you plenty of room to grow. You will be buddied up with capable member of our Payroll team, so feel confident that you will learn from the best!

Over the 2 years, you will learn and experience every aspect of working as a Payroll Assistant. As we operate out payroll 100% in-house, you will be involved in delivering a first-class payroll service to our customers, fellow colleagues. You will learn to understand all relevant legislation, perform manual calculations relating to tax, national insurance, statutory leaves such as maternity as well as be involved in relevant People (HR) administration activity. Alongside this, you will be enrolled on to a Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship – equivalent to an A-Level qualification. You will also gain associate membership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll & Pensions to aid your study.

The finer details…

• You’ll start as a Payroll Assistant where you will develop your skills and understanding of how the Payroll team supports the wider business. The skills you learn can help continue your career progression within Payroll or for you to broaden your experience out into other Dunelm departments such as the People Team or the Finance Team.
• You will be designated 6 hours of learning per week which you will be paid for alongside 34 hours per week of working at Dunelm.
• Dunelm have adopted a hybrid way of working with a ‘typical’ week for Apprentices being split as 3 days in the office and 2 days at home to ensure your development is looked after.
• You will receive support on the job from your Dunelm team, Line Manager and dedicated L&D team. In addition, you’ll receive dedicated support from our Apprenticeship provider for the qualification which will typically take 2 years to complete.
• Much of the learning will take a blended approach consisting of remote and face to face visits from our Apprenticeship provider.
• All successful apprentices are awarded a Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship.
• What next? If after 2 years, you have completed the Level 3 Apprenticeship, you’ll then have the opportunity to go on to continuing study through to degree level by studying for the Foundation Degree in Payroll Management (Level 5) which will be fully funded by Dunelm.

All we ask is that you fulfil the entry requirements below;

• A desire to pursue a career in the payroll industry
• Aptitude for analysing data and using appropriate software tools, i.e., MS Excel
• Desire to work as part of a busy payroll team and willingness to take on a multitude of tasks that can be different from day to day
• GCSE Maths and English at Grades 4-9

Please note: We will evaluate any applicants who do not have all the relevant qualifications

The benefits you’ll receive;

• A competitive salary where you will earn whilst you learn
• A fully funded apprenticeship – there is no cost to you whatsoever
• You’re paid for study leave of 6 hours per week
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Birthday day off and charity day off
• Contribution to the pension scheme
• Colleague discount and access to discounts with multiple retailers
• Sharesave scheme

The process

Apply now through our careers website – www.dunelmcareers.com

Find out all about our business and the role you’re applying for on our website and our careers website. It may also be helpful to go in to one of our stores and take a look at the product we sell thinking of opportunities that we are not leveraging.

After applying via our careers website and going through a selection process, you will be called by a member of the recruitment team for a chat about you, your desire to start a career in Payroll and why you want to work for Dunelm.

Then you’ll go on to be invited to our Recruitment Assessment Day that will be held in our Store Support Centre in Syston. This will include a 1 to 1 interview, a task to be completed before the day to present back and a group exercise.

Like what you’ve read? Then do your research, update your CV and, once you’re ready, hit the ‘apply’ button.

Dunelm is committed to becoming a fully inclusive business that is representative of our customers and locations. We recognise the value in diversity and welcome applications from all candidates regardless of sex, age, race, religion, ability, gender or sexual identity, socio-economic background or education. We are committed to making Dunelm a place where everyone can enjoy a successful career and have systems in place to support all our staff. We are seeking applications from candidates who share our values and celebrate diversity in all its forms.