People Experience Management Trainee

Supports the HR team by managing employee lifecycle processes, delivering people-focused services, and developing HR expertise through a structured management trainee programme.

Willmott Dixon are offering an exciting opportunity for a graduate to join our management trainee scheme where you will be supported to develop a career in HR and learn skills on the job within our People Experience (PX) team based in Letchworth Garden City. We are looking for someone who can commit to working 3 to 4 days per week in our offices and you will be supported to work from home the other days.

We are looking for a graduate trainee who has a passion for delivering a supportive and people focused experience throughout the entire employee lifecycle, ensuring that all people related tasks are carried out efficiently, accurately, and with a personal touch.

Key Responsibilities

The role will initially form part of our PX Hub administration team to give a good understanding of the full employee lifecycle and the duties will include:

• Coordinate and manage the onboarding process for new starters, ensuring a smooth and welcoming experience.

• Process employee changes, manage leaver procedures, and maintain accurate records throughout the employee journey.

• Act as a key point of contact for general people and benefits related queries, providing timely, people focused, and clear responses.

• Deliver a high quality, personal service that reflects a people first approach, ensuring every interaction is professional and personable.

• Provide high quality people administration support to the business

• Work closely with other PX Hub team members and stakeholders to ensure consistency and excellence in service delivery.

• Building personal knowledge and skills of HR through involvement with the full range of HR specialisms.

• Build trusted relationships with the local teams and key stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

• Pro-active and solution focused

• A people person who builds strong, trusted relationships

• Someone who takes ownership and follows through on commitments

• Curious, resilient and eager to grow

Essential Experience

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle tasks effectively

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail

• Confidence working with data and confidential information

• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service and supporting others

• Holds a relevant degree qualification

Desirable Experience

• Experience with HR systems

• Experience or interest in working within a People team

• HR related degree

What You’ll Gain

• Experience shaping how we do things and supporting our people across the business

• Opportunities to work across multiple functions and teams

• A supportive, collaborative work environment

• A role where your ideas and initiative are valued

A place on our management trainee programme which offers:

• A structured development pathway over 2–4 years

• Fully funded part-time study towards the CIPD qualification

• Rotations across key people team functions

About Us

With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon’s purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive.

Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe’s 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025.

Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.