Key Takeaways
- Gain a Level 5 Apprenticeship in HR Consultancy and CIPD Level 5 certification over 24 months.
- Support managers and stakeholders with HR guidance, data analysis, and DEI initiatives.
- Requires 5 GCSEs (inc. Maths & English) and 3 A Levels or equivalent; must be 18+ and have the right to work in England.
- Programme starts in September 2027 with enrolment in June 2027.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Amazon as an HR Consultant Apprentice, where you will support decisions that shape the day-to-day experience of thousands of employees.
HR at Amazon focuses on partnering with business leaders, using data and insight to help managers lead well, grow their people, and make fair, consistent decisions at scale.
What You'll Do
As an apprentice, you will learn by doing, starting with fundamental tasks and progressing to taking on real responsibility. You will get closer to the business, develop your own perspective, and learn to influence outcomes.
A typical day may involve:
- Partnering with managers and stakeholders to offer expert, practical HR guidance.
- Contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Supporting the delivery of HR strategy for the business lines you work with.
- Utilising people data to identify trends and shape fair, consistent decisions.
- Helping to standardise and improve best practice across teams.
This role is suited for someone curious about people and comfortable with ambiguity. You will build credibility, ask insightful questions, and apply empathy and sound judgment to complex situations.
Development and Training
Within this apprenticeship, you will put new knowledge into practice daily, supported by first-class coaching, tailored development, and rewarding work. You will work towards the HR Consultant Partner Level 5 apprenticeship standard and the CIPD Level 5 certification in People Management.
Your apprenticeship will span 24 months, combining classroom/virtual-based training, on-the-job training at your Amazon base location, online learning, and mentoring from experienced team members. Your focus will be on completing your studies during your 20% off-the-job time.
Entry Requirements
To qualify for this programme, you must:
- Be 18 years or over before the start date (September 2027).
- Have the right to live and work in England at the point of enrolment (June 2027). If you are on a visa, this must enable you to legally work and reside in England for the entire duration of the programme from enrolment.
- Have lived in the UK or in the European Economic Area (EEA) for the last 3 years prior to the start date.
- Not be registered to study on a UK government funded course ending August 2027 or later.
- Be prepared to travel for external/mandatory training as part of the apprenticeship.
- Hold 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 (A-C) or above (or equivalent) including Maths and English and 3 A Levels or equivalent qualifications (at grade C or above) or a T-Level Pass.
- Previous qualifications will be reviewed for funding eligibility and offers are subject to funding approval.
- You must NOT already have a qualification in a similar subject at the same or higher level than this apprenticeship.
Preferred Qualifications
- A genuine interest in people, behaviour, and workplace dynamics.
- Some experience of working with or helping others in any setting.
- Confidence working with information and data.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Comfortable handling sensitive situations with empathy and good judgment.
- Well-organised with the ability to manage your own time.
- Comfortable with ambiguity.
Key Dates
- Start Date: September 2027
- Enrolment: June 2027
- Programme Duration: 24 months