People & Culture Apprentice

This is your chance to join us as a People & Culture Apprentice – a fully funded programme where you’ll learn on the job, gain real responsibility, and work towards your CIPD People Professional qualification. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Hands-on experience across every area of People & Culture 
• All training costs covered 
• CV-boosting projects and the chance to make a real difference to the working lives of our colleagues  

What you’ll get involved in: 

• The Full Employee Lifecycle – from onboarding to career progression, you’ll see it all 
• Talent – helping find and grow the best people 
• Reward – shaping how we recognise and celebrate success 
• Employee Experience & Engagement – making work meaningful and ensuring every colleague feels valued 
• Learning – creating opportunities for development 
• Organisational Change – supporting big transformations 
• People Partnering – working with leaders to shape strategy  

Alongside theory – this is a valuable chance to gain practical, real-world experience. You’ll help design training programmes, support projects that impact the whole business, engage with colleagues from all departments and partner with teams to improve how we work. 

Why choose us? 

• See how People & Culture works in a large organisation 
• Get involved in transformational projects you won’t find in most entry-level roles
• Build transferable skills that set you up for whatever’s next 

You’ll have a dedicated line manager, a supportive apprentice community, and by the end, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take your career anywhere. 

What we’re looking for: 

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4–9 including Maths and English (essential) 
• 3 A-Levels at grade C or above (essential) 
• A genuine enthusiasm for learning and personal development  
• A proactive attitude with a desire to make a positive impact on your workplace – for yourself and for others 
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset 

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and start shaping the future of work – and yours. 

Contract Details: 
This is a temporary 40 hour per week, over 5 days, fixed-term role for the duration of your apprenticeship. Here’s how it works: 

• You’ll start with around six months fully immersed in our People & Culture team, five days a week, gaining hands-on experience and building your knowledge of the employee lifecycle. 
• After that, you’ll move into the 24-month apprenticeship programme, combining on-the-job learning with your CIPD People Professional qualification, allowing for 20% off the job training, most likely in a college setting. 
• Your contract will end upon completion of your end-point assessment, which, if successful, will give you the skills, confidence, and qualifications to take your next career step. 

Salary: £26,000 per annum.  

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship the business will review its requirements, which may result you being offered a permanent role. Then you will be re-graded, with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area. 

Employee Benefits: 
Our dedicated employees benefit from a comprehensive package of rewards and benefits*, including: 

• Complimentary Health Club Membership (following a qualifying period) and discounted Membership for partners 
• Complimentary Annual Health Check 
• Free annual Aqua Thermal Journey 
• Four Health Club family day passes per year for friends and family  
• 35% discount at all Ribby Hall Village eateries 
• 35% discount off The Spa’s Aqua Thermal Journey and Treatments 
• Staff Card Loyalty Points 
• Preferential rates for self-catering accommodation 
• 10% discount on Ribby Hall Village Nursery costs  
• Access to a variety of health and wellbeing schemes, including Medicash membership 
• Personal uniform 
• Automatic enrolment pension scheme  
• Cycle to Work scheme  
• Employee long service rewards 
• Reward and recognition scheme 
• Employee Referral Programme  
• Annual Employee Celebration 
• Based in over 130 acres of beautiful countryside 
  *subject to terms and conditions 

Closing date for applications:  Wednesday 7th January 2026 
 
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! 
 
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.  Should you need any adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.