People Professional (HR) Apprentice (Bristol)

Lloyds Bank plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Bristol is looking for an HR apprentice. This role offers a permanent position from day one with the opportunity to study for a Level 5 People Professional qualification. You will engage in various HR projects and gain practical experience in a supportive environment, helping to shape the future of HR within the organization.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Lifestyle-adjustable benefits

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old on 1 September 2026.
• GCSEs at grade 4-9 in Maths and English required.
• 3 A Levels at grade C C C, conditional on successful achievement.

Responsibilities

• Design training programmes to aid colleague development.
• Support HR transformation projects impacting the business.
• Partner with teams to enhance how work is performed.

Skills

Design training programmes

Support transformation projects

Talent management

Networking

Education

GCSEs at grade 4–9 in Maths and English

3 A Levels at grade C C C

Job description

Overview

Please note, this site is only for external candidate applications. If you currently work for Lloyds Banking Group please apply via the internal career site.

End Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025

We support flexible working – Hybrid Working. Location: Bristol. Start: Early September 2026. Salary: £26,500. Qualifications: Study for a level 5 People Professional qualification.

Job Description

Be one of our people people. HR is the team that makes us tick. Making sure everyone here has what they need to thrive, grow and help Britain prosper.

As an HR apprentice, you’ll be in a permanent role from day one—learning on the job, shaping the colleague experience, and studying for your Level 5 People Professional qualification. Learning is paid for and costs are covered.

Two years. HR from every angle. You’ll spend your first year in one HR area, then switch it up in year two to see another side of the profession—while staying in your home hub.

Here’s a taste of the things you’ll learn and do:

• Reward – helping design how we recognise and reward our people.
• Talent – finding and growing the best people for every role.
• Learning – creating opportunities for colleagues to develop.
• Organisational Change – making big transformations happen.
• HR Partnering – working with leaders to shape people strategy.

Wherever you land, you’ll get CV-boosting projects, real responsibility and a chance to make an actual difference to the working lives of thousands.

Less theory. More doing. You’ll be hands on from the start. Helping to design training programmes. Supporting transformation projects that impact the whole business. Partnering with teams to improve how we work.

It’s your chance to:

• See how HR really works in a major organisation.
• Get involved in transformational projects you don’t see in most corporate jobs.
• Build transferable skills that will set you up for whatever’s next.

Your future, fully supported. While you’re making an impact, you’ll also be working towards your CIPD Level 5 People Professional qualification.

You’ll have:

• A dedicated line manager invested in your learning.
• A supportive apprentice community who understands what it’s like to be new.
• Opportunities to network across the whole HR division (and beyond).

By the end, you’ll not only know HR—you’ll be ready to shape it. You’ll have the skills, confidence and qualifications to take your career anywhere, and you’ll have helped make Lloyds Banking Group an even better place to work.

Requirements

What you’ll need to apply:

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old on 1 September 2026.
• GCSEs at grade 4–9 in Maths and English (Obtained).
• 3 A Levels at grade C C C (these grades can be predicted, but any offer will be conditional on successful achievement).

Important information: You must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme (up to two years).

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to sponsor visas for apprenticeship roles if the salary threshold is not met. If this applies to you, please consider other vacancies.

Location and Working Arrangements

This apprenticeship is based in Bristol. You will work from your primary office location throughout the programme. The hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues). Apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial period. If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, relocation closer to the office is strongly advised.

About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion and to create an environment where everyone can thrive, learn and develop. We offer reasonable workplace adjustments and a Disability Confident commitment, including guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria. We provide adjustments throughout the recruitment process on request.

Salary and Benefits

You will join on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion, you will be re-graded with pay aligned to the job family for your business area. Benefits include:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Lifestyle-adjustable benefits, such as discounts
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and parental leave policies

The closing date to apply is 11 November 2025. Our roles can close early if there is high interest.

If you have queries regarding the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we’re driven by a clear purpose: to help Britain prosper. We value a diverse, inclusive workforce and are committed to building a workplace where everyone can make a real difference.