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 Sunday 19 January 2025 We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options Flexible Working Options Hybrid Working Job Description Summary JOB TITLE: People Professional Apprentice SALARY: £25,000 starting salary, plus fantastic benefits. LOCATION(S): Leeds HOURS: Full-time START: Early to mid-September 2025 WORKING PATTERN: We will want you to be working in the office most of the time as you settle into your role with a view to moving to hybrid working where you will be in your hub office for a minimum of two days per week. 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. Job Description Help us empower our people and Help Britain Prosper At Lloyds Banking Group, we are passionate about delivering high-quality apprenticeship experience s to support everyone to realise their full potential. This is a n opportunity to learn new skills, gain a qualification and earn a salary, all while playing an important role in shaping finance a s 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. If you are keen to make a difference 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. What you’ll learn You’ll develop a range of human resources (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 you will be placed into one of our HR teams such as reward, learning or colleague journeys. The skills you will cover include: 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. As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete a level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma in People Management. Why Lloyds Banking Group? From building a truly sustainable business to creating a place where people love to work, we need colleagues who are up for the challenge of our bold ambitions. Who are excited to push boundaries and make change happen. Together, we can grow with purpose. What you’ll need GCSE (or equivalent) at grade 4-9 in both Maths and English (Language and / or Literature). These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications. You’ll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2025. 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 if your degree may contain prior learning. 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. 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. Salary You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary where you’ll be eligible for annual pay reviews. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, your salary will be increased in line with the grade and pay range for your role. We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance 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. If you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from you. Closing date The closing date to apply for this opportunity is Sunday, 19 January 2025. Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need 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 lloydsbankinggroupcappfinity.com A member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday – Friday). Please note that other LBG recruitment mailboxes are unable to 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.