Our Human Resources team champions our people and helps colleagues throughout their careers, focusing on wellbeing, development, and creating a positive, inclusive workplace where everyone feels supported and able to do their best work.
The team are involved in every stage of the employee journey - from welcoming new starters to supporting people as they grow and navigate changes in their roles. The team makes sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes, making sure processes, documents, and systems run smoothly and accurately. HR also works closely with other departments – such as Finance for payroll, Marketing for attracting candidates, and IT/Digital teams to improve systems and the overall experience – helping keep the whole business connected and moving in the right direction.
As people grow in their HR careers, they take on more responsibility and begin to support the business at a more strategic level - which includes supporting leaders with decisions about future workforce needs, colleague wellbeing, development opportunities, and the overall direction of the organisation. A key part of the role is understanding employment law and legislation, making sure the company follows the rules and treats people fairly.
Strong teamwork, good communication, and professionalism are essential in HR. As skills develop, there are opportunities to specialise in areas such as Talent and workforce planning, Organisational development, Reward and Benefits, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion or Employee relations.
“I thrive on helping people by offering advice and support on internal matters. By creating a well organised, supportive, and high performing environment, our team helps colleagues feel valued, informed, and empowered to do their best work”
Emily Coville is a HR Administrator. Emily helps keep the workplace running smoothly by organising important information, supporting colleagues with their questions, making sure everyone gets paid correctly, and helping managers create a positive place to work.
As part of Emily’s continued professional development, Curtins has enrolled her on a Level 3 CIPD Apprenticeship to deepen her HR knowledge and strengthen the skills she brings to the role.
Start in an entry‑level HR role, such as HR Administrator or HR Apprentice.
Study for a CIPD qualification (usually Level 3) while gaining real, hands‑on experience.
Build knowledge of employment law, processes, and people skills as you work.
Progress to higher CIPD levels and roles like HR Advisor, Learning & Development, or Recruitment.
This is the ideal route for people who prefer practical learning and developing skills on the job.
Study a degree in a relevant subject such as HR, Business, Psychology, or Sociology.
Learn about people, organisations, and behaviour through academic study.
Move into an HR role after graduating and work towards CIPD accreditation.
Can lead to specialist or strategic roles such as HR Analyst, Talent & Development, or Diversity & Inclusion.
Great for people who enjoy research, theory, and understanding how organisations work.
Students benefit from subjects such as Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Design & Technology, and Computer Science, and will also need five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English, and Science.
More information is available on the UCAS website.
Starting in admin roles and discovering an interest in people‑focused work.
Moving from customer service, retail, or hospitality with strong communication skills.
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