Human Resources Business Partner Higher Apprenticeship 2027 - Plymouth

About the role

🚀 Launch Your HR Career: Human Resources Business Partner Apprenticeship 🚀

Ready to dive into the world of Human Resources and build a seriously cool career? Our two-year HR Business Partner Apprenticeship is your ticket! 🎟️ You'll smash the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management while getting hands-on experience, killer coaching, and a taste of big-picture HR projects. By the end, you'll be set up for a winning HR journey. 🏆

What's the Gig?

This apprenticeship is your chance to get involved in all sorts of people management and organisational wizardry, all while earning a pro qualification. ✨ You'll be supporting everything from crunching people data 📊 and prepping reports to advising on policies, helping with recruitment and onboarding, and boosting employee engagement. You'll work alongside awesome HR pros and business leaders, seeing both the day-to-day ops and the strategic side of things. You’ll even get to contribute to projects like workforce planning, organisational change, diversity & inclusion, talent management, wellbeing initiatives, and making processes smoother. 📈 As you level up, you'll discover how great HR practices drive business success.

This programme is designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge of a modern HR pro, covering stuff like employment law, employee relations, business strategy, organisational development, talent management, and evidence-based practice. You'll also build killer professional skills like stakeholder management, communication, influencing, coaching, data analysis, problem-solving, and project delivery. 🧠 Plus, you'll show off behaviours like professionalism, ethical practice, collaboration, adaptability, inclusivity, and a hunger for continuous learning. This all adds up to a solid foundation for becoming a future HR Business Partner. 💪

Your Education Adventure: 📚

This apprenticeship is delivered by Avado Learning and leads to the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, along with the People Professional apprenticeship standard.

Your training includes:

• Online learning on Avado's awesome virtual platform.
• A mix of self-study, live workshops, and coaching sessions.
• Dedicated study time during working hours with a day-release model.
• Time each week for structured learning and development, including workshops, project work, shadowing, networking, and practical HR experiences.

You'll complete your CIPD Level 5 qualification in the first 10 months. The rest of the apprenticeship is all about putting your learning into practice, expanding your business partnering experience, and growing professionally. 🌱 Regular check-ins with you, your manager, and your Avado coach will ensure you're getting the most out of the programme.

What's Next? 🚀

Once you've aced the HR Business Partner Apprenticeship and your CIPD Level 5, you'll be ready to step into a HR Advisor role within the HRBP Operations team! Expect a salary of over £28,000 and a placement at Global Grade 9. 💰 A personalised development plan will then help you sharpen your business partnering skills, commercial awareness, and overall business savvy, setting you up for a Junior HR Business Partner role. From there, the sky's the limit! You’ll have access to diverse career paths across the HR profession, with opportunities to become a full HR Business Partner and beyond. Continuous learning and hands-on experience will fuel your career growth, letting you become an expert in various HR areas and build a super rewarding, long-term career. 🌟

What You'll Need: 🎓

• At least 5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English, Maths, and Science/Technology.
• 3 A levels at grade C or above.
• Important: Due to security clearance requirements (BPSS and SC), your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency might affect your eligibility. You *must* be able to achieve and maintain these clearances. Check out GOV.UK for details on "United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels". 💂

What You'll Get: 🎉

• A supportive and engaging environment to grow your career.
• Fully funded qualification. 💯
• Personal development training and opportunities.
• A minimum of 28 days holiday allowance (including bank holidays). 🏖️
• A competitive pension scheme. 🏦
• Employee share scheme. 📈
• Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme and employee shopping savings portal. 🚴‍♀️🛍️
• Opportunities to get involved in STEM outreach and volunteering – a super rewarding experience! 🌍

Your Career Journey: 🗺️

Prepare for a diverse range of fantastic opportunities and real-world experiences that will help you figure out your exact career path. You'll get hands-on exposure to exciting projects that will really shape your journey. Plus, you'll be automatically enrolled on our Apprentice Development Programme, featuring digital and face-to-face sessions with experts to equip you with the tools to thrive.

How to Apply & Important Info: ✍️

Applications are reviewed as they come in. If there's a lot of interest, we might close applications early, so don't wait! Submit your application and any online assessments ASAP for the best chance. You can only apply for one programme. If your chosen programme is full, we might reach out about other options.

We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. We're committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We're also happy to chat about flexible working – just ask at your interview!

Ready to start your application? Click the apply button! ➡️ Remember, applications can close early, so apply soon to avoid missing out!

Key responsibilities

• Analysing people data and preparing reports
• Advising on policies
• Supporting recruitment and onboarding
• Contributing to employee engagement initiatives
• Contributing to projects such as workforce planning, organisational change, diversity and inclusion, talent and succession planning, wellbeing initiatives and process improvement activities

Skills