People Professional (HR) Apprentice (Leeds)

lloyds banking group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Leeds is looking for an HR apprentice to support HR initiatives while studying for a CIPD level 5 qualification. The role offers real responsibilities in a collaborative environment with hybrid working options. Candidates must be 18 years old by September 2026 and meet educational requirements. Join us to enhance your skills and help us shape a better workplace.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Wellbeing initiatives

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2026.
• GCSEs at grade 4–9 in both Maths and English must be obtained.
• 3 A Levels with predicted grade C C C needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing training programs.
• Support transformation projects affecting the whole business.
• Partner with teams to improve organizational workflows.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Education

GCSEs 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.

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

Tuesday 11 November 2025

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job Details

Job Description Summary

Duration: 2 years

Salary: £26,500

Location: Leeds

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.

Here’s a taste of the things you’ll learn and what you’ll get up to:

• 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

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

By the end, you won’t just 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 1st September 2026
• GCSEs at grade 4 – 9 in both Maths and English - Obtained
• 3 A Levels at grade C C C - 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, 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.

Location & Working Arrangements

This apprenticeship is based in Leeds, 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 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.

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 & Benefits

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

• 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
• 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 11th November 2025

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need to close for applications earlier than originally advertised. 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 [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

About Lloyds Banking Group

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.