People professional
Level 5 · HigherBusiness and administration 1.8 yr typical
About this apprenticeship
What it involves
This Level 5 apprenticeship develops HR professionals who can lead people practices, design people strategies, and advise managers across an organisation. You will build expertise in areas such as talent management, employee relations, diversity and inclusion, and organisational development. It can lead to HR business partner, head of people, or senior HR manager roles, and aligns to Chartered CIPD membership.
On the job
What you’ll learn
HR strategy design and aligning people practices to business goals
Employment law and complex employee relations case management
Talent acquisition, workforce planning, and succession planning
Organisational design and change management principles
Diversity, equity, and inclusion strategy and practice
Using people data and analytics to inform decisions
Coaching and influencing managers and senior stakeholders
On the job
What you’ll do day to day
Advise managers on complex HR matters including disciplinaries and grievances
Design and deliver people policies and HR programmes
Lead recruitment campaigns and support talent pipeline activity
Analyse HR data to identify trends and recommend improvements
Support organisational change projects from a people perspective
Build relationships with senior leaders as a trusted HR partner
Champion inclusion and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation
The deal
How this apprenticeship works
You earn a wage from day one. You are a paid employee, not a student. There are no tuition fees - the training is funded by your employer and the government.
About 20% is “off-the-job” training. Roughly a day a week is spent learning away from your normal duties - at a college, training provider, or online - working towards a recognised qualification.
It ends with an end-point assessment (EPA). Near the end, an independent assessor checks you can do the job to the national standard - through tests, a project, a portfolio or an interview. Pass it and you are fully qualified.
How to get there
What you need to start
Level 5 (Higher) - roughly Foundation-degree level. Usually needs Level 3 (A-levels, a T-Level, or an Advanced apprenticeship) or relevant experience.
What’s next: Can lead to a Level 6 (Degree) apprenticeship or a senior role.
Entry requirements are set by each employer and can vary - always check the specific vacancy.
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