HR Apprentice, People Services

Our Human Resources Higher Apprenticeship offers an alternative route to university, allowing you to earn a competitive salary while gaining practical experience, building professional knowledge and working towards a Level 5 CIPD qualification.

The People function plays a critical role in enabling National Grid to deliver its strategic priorities by ensuring we have the right people, in the right place, with the right capabilities to succeed. We lead and support key areas including talent, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, diversity, equity and inclusion, reward, culture, colleague engagement and communications.

As a Higher Apprentice, you'll gain exposure to different areas of the business and become an integral member of the team from day one. Working alongside experienced HR professionals, you'll support initiatives that help shape colleague experience, organisational performance and business success.

• Get hands‑on experience supporting key HR activities and learning how people processes help the business succeed.
• Build an understanding of HR systems, policies and best practice while working alongside experienced HR professionals.
• Use colleague feedback and engagement data to identify trends and support initiatives that improve the employee experience.
• Collaborate with HR specialists and business stakeholders to create tools, resources and guidance for colleagues and managers.
• Support a range of people‑focused projects, from recruitment and talent initiatives to employee engagement and organisational development activities.
• Work with people data to generate insights, helping inform decisions that shape our workforce and culture.
• Gain exposure to both generalist and specialist areas of HR, developing a broad understanding of the function.
• Contribute ideas, perspectives and recommendations while developing the confidence to influence and support business decisions.

Five GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including Maths at Grade 5/C and English Language at Grade 6/B or higher.

Have or be predicted to achieve three A-Levels at Grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with a range of audiences.

We're looking for individuals with strong communication and interpersonal skills, a genuine interest in Human Resources and a passion for working with people. You'll be organised, proactive and eager to learn, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, solve problems and build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels. As this is an apprenticeship programme, you'll need the commitment, resilience and self‑discipline to balance work and study, remain focused through exams and assessments, and successfully work towards achieving your HR qualification.

These opportunities are based in Warwick, with flexible, hybrid working, which includes three days in the office each week.

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £27,954 for this apprenticeship, with annual salary increases throughout the programme.

As a first step into your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship programme offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills, gain valuable experience, and build a long‑term career with National Grid.

Alongside a tailored development programme to power your career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too:

• Upon successful completion of your two year apprenticeship you will achieve a nationally recognised accredited qualification, Level 5 CIPD qualification.
• 26 days' annual leave, plus…