People Professional (HR) Higher Apprenticeship

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People Professional (HR) Higher Apprenticeship

Help us empower our people and Help Britain Prosper

Discover an apprenticeship that’s designed to help you be your best.  

Our people make Lloyds Banking Group everything it is. They’re the ones making the difference to the lives of colleagues, customers, and the wider community. As a People Professional apprentice, you’ll help us ensure every part of their experience is the best it can be.  

This is an opportunity to learn new skills, gain a CIPD qualification and earn a great salary, all while playing an important role in shaping finance as force for good. 

Ready to make a difference and help others achieve their goals? We’re ready to hear from you.

People professional

Imagine what’s next. Imagine using your people skills to help our teams be the best they can be, and Help Britain Prosper. Make it real. Apply now for our People Professional apprenticeship programme.  

What you’ll learn 

As a People Professional apprentice, you'll gain human resources (HR) expertise to help develop people solutions, support positive cultural change, offer tailored HR advice, and drive our learning agenda. 

The apprenticeship will take around 18 months to complete, and covers key areas such as: 

• Being a trusted HR consultant, helping our business areas deliver their people strategy
• Providing support and advice to colleagues 
• Contributing to business change and transformation
• Building your HR capability and knowledge
• Using data analysis to address themes and develop solutions
• Developing relationship management skills

Salary

£25,000 plus fantastic benefits. Upon successful completion of your apprenticeship, your salary will increase.

Location – Edinburgh, Leeds, Bristol

While you settle in, you’ll mostly be working in your hub office. As your apprenticeship progresses, you’ll move to hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the office each week.

Qualification

As part of your apprenticeship, we’ll support you to complete a level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management. 

Requirements

What you’ll need to apply

For our roles in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man you’ll need GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 in both Maths and English. You’ll also need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2025. 

For our roles in Scotland, you’ll need National 5 (or equivalent) at grade A-C in both Maths and English. You’ll also need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2026. 

These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications. 

If you have a degree, you can still apply for one of our apprenticeships, but this cannot be in a subject that’s related to the apprenticeship. We’ll need to see a copy of your degree module transcript to review your prior learning.

Opening date

Applications for this programme will open on the 10th February 2024. We may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.

Important information

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

About Lloyds Banking Group

Imagine what’s next.

Imagine building a career to be proud of, playing to your strengths, skills and interests and making a difference for millions. Make it real. Welcome to Lloyds Banking Group apprenticeships.

Why choose our apprenticeships?

Our apprenticeships offer competitive salaries, permanent roles, and the chance to shine at what you do best. With expert mentoring and top-tier training, you'll build an incredible future with us.

We're a powerhouse of trusted brands - Lloyds Bank, Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and Scottish Widows - serving over 26 million customers across the UK. Our mission? Helping Britain Prosper.

No matter which regional hub you're based in, you'll help small businesses grow and homeowners thrive in every corner of Britain. That's the power of purpose-driven banking with national reach.

Our apprenticeships let you earn while making a difference to millions. You'll get industry-recognized qualifications, exceptional training, and support to reach your potential.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.