HR Apprentice - Leeds / Bristol / Edinburgh

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Please note:In order to complete an apprenticeship there needs to be a significant learning need.You need to consider your previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience which may mean you cannot proceed with this application.
End Date
Sunday 18 February 2024
Salary Range
£28,329 - £38,778
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Agile Working Options
Hybrid Working
Job Description Summary
At Lloyds Banking Group, we are passionate about delivering high-quality apprenticeship experiences to support everyone to realise their full potential.
This is an opportunity to learn skills, gain a qualification and earn a salary, all while playing an important role in shaping finance as force for good.
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.
Job Description
If you enjoy working in a team and are passionate about helping others achieve their goals, this apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity to do work that directly impacts the heart of our organisation, our colleagues.
You will use your HR expertise to support the development of people solutions, be ambassadors of behavioural and cultural change, provide tailored advice to the business across a number of HR topics and drive our learning agenda through your work towards your apprenticeship.
The apprenticeship will take around 18 months to complete, and cover key areas such as:

• Being a trusted HR consultant
  
• Providing support and adviceto colleagues on a number of people issues
  
• Contributing to business changeand transformation
  
• Building your HR capabilityand knowledge
  
• HR information and data analysis to address themes & develop solutions
  
• Relationship Management
  
• Personal learning and development
  

As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete a Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management.
Our recruitment process has 3 steps - our online application, online assessments, and an assessment day. You will be given full details of the process throughout your recruitment journey.
Key dates for your diary:

• Assessment day: March / April 2024
  
• Start: September 2024
  

Starting Salary: £28,329
WHY LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
We’re on an exciting journey to transform our Group and the way we’re shaping finance for good. We’re focusing on the future, investing in our technologies, workplaces, and colleagues to make our Group a great place for everyone. Including you.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
Our main requirement is that you to have a passion for the role you’re applying for! Aside from this we have a few formal requirements:
Education:
England:

• GCSE English and maths at grades 4 - 9 or equivalent. If you do not hold the required GCSE grades, you’ll need to complete maths and English qualifications alongside your apprenticeship
  

AND

• At least one A level or equivalent at grade A*- C by September 2024.
  

Scotland:

• National 5 qualifications in English and Maths at grades 1 - 3 or equivalent. If you do not hold the required National 5 grades, you’ll need to complete Maths and English qualifications alongside your apprenticeship
  

AND

• At least one Higher Grade or equivalent at grade A - C by September 2024.
  

Location:

• You should live a commutable distance from the location in this advert. Our work style is hybrid and you should expect to be in the office at least 2 days per week.
  

Additional Requirements:

• You’ll be aged at least 18 years old when the apprenticeship starts.
  
• Whilst we welcome candidates who have a degree, this cannot be in a field related to the apprenticeship due to a crossover in learning. We’ll request a copy of your degree module transcript to review your prior learning if your degree may contain prior learning.
  

FOR 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 WORKING FOR US
Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.
We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.
We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.
And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.
We’re disability confident. So if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
  
• An annual performance-related bonus
  
• Share schemes including free shares
  
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
  
• 24 days annual holiday entitlement
  
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
  

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need close for applications earlier than originally advertised. So, if you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!
If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday - Friday).
We understand you will be keen to have your question answered asap, but please be aware that other LBG recruitment mailboxes cannot answer questions related to apprenticeship recruitment.
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.