Human Resources Degree Apprenticeship

Job Description:

Start date: September 2027

Location: Filton, Bristol

Duration: 4 years, 3 months

University: Weston College (degree accredited by the University of the West of England)

Degree: CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management and CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in Human Resource Management

Application closing date: Applications will be open until 26 October 2026. After this date, the advert will close once sufficient applications are received. Early submission is recommended.

We love your interest in joining Airbus! There is no limit on the number of positions you can apply for. However, please be aware that you can only progress in the selection process for one position at a time. We recommend reviewing all available opportunities and applying to those that best match your experience and aspirations.

Benefits:

Salary: £23,153

35 hours per week // Half day Fridays! // 25 days holiday plus bank holidays // Pension // Success share // Plus many more flexible benefits!

About us!

Our HR Apprentice will get the unique opportunity to work across all HR functions and a variety of teams, with 3 whole years of invaluable industry experience. This HR apprenticeship will enable you to gain broad exposure to our daily HR operations, business and support functions. You’ll gain both academic knowledge and on-the-job training at our site in Filton (Bristol), whilst earning a full-time salary and paying ZERO fees to do so.. You will work within the following teams:

• Employee relations;
• Human Resource Business Partners;
• Digital change and transformation;
• Culture change;
• Recruitment;
• Early careers teams;
• Compensation and benefits;
• Employee engagement and communications;
• And more.

This exciting three year apprenticeship offers you a CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management and CIPD Level 5 Intermediate Diploma in Human Resource Management which is delivered by Weston College.

What will you be doing?

As a HR Apprentice you will be involved in a variety of day-to-day HR tasks, as well as HR projects, which could include the following:

• Supporting our HR business partners in management of employee resource and performance;
• Working with our digital transformation teams to develop new and improve existing tools to enable efficient HR and people processes;
• Helping our recruitment campaigns and enabling successful recruitment of future Airbus employees;
• Assisting our culture change and engagement teams to understand the working environment and grow positive improvements.

You also have the opportunity to pick your own placements that are not within your immediate area of study, such as Finance, Health & Safety and many more.

Requirements:

In order to be eligible for this Apprenticeship, you must have a minimum of:

• Three A Levels at grade B or above with one being in Business Studies and a further two subjects such as IT, Economics, English Language, Maths or Welsh Baccalaureate;

Or

• A Business BTEC Extended Diploma (18 Units) DDM grade can be accepted as an alternative to the three A Levels;

Or

• Equivalent qualifications subject to validation;

AND

• Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C in English Language and Maths or Numeracy, or equivalent qualifications.

Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following:

• Computer literate and ideally have experience with Google Suite or similar;
• Self motivated and keen to develop themselves;
• Good listeners and communicators;
• Happy to enroll in a variety of tasks;
• Able to organize and manage priorities.
• Submit your CV stating your grades and if they are predicted or achieved;
• Submit a Cover Letter highlighting your passion and suitability for this apprenticeship.

BOOST YOUR APPLICATION:

We want to get to know you—not just your grades or school background so, tell us on your cover letter:

• Why Airbus and this apprenticeship?
  What is it about Airbus that makes you excited to start a career with us? What is it about our company, our values, or the future of aerospace that excites you? We want to hear about what motivates you to pursue this unique path and how you see yourself growing with us.
  

• What skills and experience do you bring?
  Think about projects, hobbies, or academic subjects that have given you practical experience. This could include personal projects, academic work and extracurricular activities.

Important Information:

GRADES: If you are on predicted grades, your offer will be conditional to achieving the position’s requirements before the apprenticeship start date.

SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to a BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) check. You may also need to gain UK SC-level Security Clearance or Export Control, depending on the role.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK: Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom for the full duration of the programme. For more information, please check the Government Website.

LEVY FUNDING: Successful candidates must be eligible for the levy funding.

Our apprenticeship roles do not meet the minimum requirements set by UK Visas & Immigration to enable sponsorship of migrant workers.

AI Guidance: We know you might be thinking about using AI to help you in your application - before you do, please read our guidelines on the use of AI for recruitment at Airbus Use of AI Guidance.

Contact:

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to access and participate fully in the recruitment process. If you wish to discuss this further please contact via email apprentices@airbus.com​. ​ ​Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Company:

Airbus Operations Limited

Employment Type:

Apprenticeship

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Experience Level:

Entry Level

Job Family:

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