Human Resources Degree Apprenticeship

Airbus

£23,153

Bristol

Expected closing date: Monday, 26 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

Earn £23,153 per year while gaining a CIPD Level 5 qualification.
Gain 3 years of industry experience across various HR functions at Airbus.
Based in Filton, Bristol, with a 4 year, 3 month apprenticeship duration.
Requires specific A-Level or BTEC qualifications and GCSEs in English and Maths.
Application deadline is 26 October 2026.

About the Role

This is a 4 year, 3 month full-time Human Resources Degree Apprenticeship based in Filton, Bristol, starting in September 2027.

About the Apprenticeship

This HR apprenticeship will provide you with invaluable industry experience across all HR functions and a variety of teams. You will gain broad exposure to daily HR operations, business and support functions, alongside academic knowledge and on-the-job training.

Teams you will work within:

Employee relations
Human Resource Business Partners
Digital change and transformation
Culture change
Recruitment
Early careers teams
Compensation and benefits
Employee engagement and communications

What you will be doing:

You will be involved in a variety of day-to-day HR tasks and HR projects, including:

Supporting HR business partners in employee resource and performance management.
Working with digital transformation teams to develop and improve HR tools and processes.
Assisting with recruitment campaigns.
Helping culture change and engagement teams to understand and improve the working environment.

You will also have the opportunity to pick placements in areas such as Finance and Health & Safety.

Qualifications Gained

CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management
CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in Human Resource Management
Delivered by Weston College (degree accredited by the University of the West of England).

Requirements

To be eligible, you must have:

Academic: Three A Levels at grade B or above (one in Business Studies, two from IT, Economics, English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate), OR a Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM grade, OR equivalent qualifications. Additionally, a minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English Language and Maths or Numeracy, or equivalent.
Skills: Computer literate (experience with Google Suite or similar preferred), self-motivated, good listener and communicator, willing to undertake various tasks, and able to organize and manage priorities.

Application Process

Submit your CV stating your grades (predicted or achieved).
Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Salary: £23,153 per year
Hours: 35 hours per week with half days on Fridays
Holiday: 25 days plus bank holidays
Other: Pension, success share, and many more flexible benefits.

Important Information

Grades: Offers are conditional on achieving required grades before the start date if predicted.
Security Clearance: Subject to BPSS check, and potentially UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control.
Right to Work: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the UK for the full duration.
Levy Funding: Successful candidates must be eligible for levy funding.

Application Closing Date

Applications will be open until 26 October 2026. Early submission is recommended.