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People Professional (HR) Apprentice (Edinburgh)

Lloyds Bank

City of Edinburgh

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GBP 26,000 - 31,000

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Job summary

A leading UK bank is offering an HR apprenticeship in Edinburgh. This role provides a permanent position while pursuing a CIPD Level 5 People Professional qualification. Apprentices will rotate through different HR areas, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to meaningful projects. The role includes a supportive learning environment and is ideal for those eager to start a career in HR. Competitive salary and various benefits are included.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping benefits

22 days holiday with bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

Must be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2027.
Grades in Maths and English must be A–C.
Must have obtained specific Highers grades.

Responsibilities

Learn on the job while shaping the colleague experience.
Participate in HR projects by rotating through different HR areas.
Work towards the CIPD Level 5 qualification.

Skills

Business Intelligence

Accounts Assistant

Credit Control

HR Operations

DB2

Arabic Cuisine

Education

Nat 5 at grades A–C in Maths and English

4 Highers at grades CC CC

CIPD Level 5 People Professional qualification

Job Description Summary

Duration : 2 years

Salary : £26,500

Location : Edinburgh

Start : Early September 2026

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 Paid for. Costs 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 – all while staying in your home hub.

What you’ll learn

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.

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 gets what it’s like to be new.
Opportunities to network across the whole HR division (and beyond).

Requirements

What you’ll need to apply

You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2027

Nat 5 at grades A–C in both Maths and English – Obtained
4 Highers at grades CC CC – These grades can be predicted but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications

Important information

An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that 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 which will last up to two years.

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers were 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.

Location

This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh and you will be expected to work from your primary office throughout the programme. While our 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 settling‑in period.

If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.

About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance location and working patterns. And as a Disability Confident Leader we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

Salary

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be re‑graded with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.

Benefits