HR Apprentice - Leiston, UKAbout the RoleReady to start your career in HR and make a real impact? At EDF, Success is Personal. You’ll gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and develop skills that shape your future – all while supporting Britain’s journey to a cleaner, greener energy future. The Opportunity Our HR Apprenticeship is one of the most exciting HR apprenticeship opportunities in the UK. We are offering a starting salary of circa £25,000 per annum and the chance to achieve a Level 5 HR Consultancy Apprenticeship and a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management. This 24-month programme combines practical experience with structured learning, giving you insight into HR operations, recruitment, and employee engagement. Your training will be delivered remotely by Avado Learning, alongside on-the-job experience at EDF locations. You’ll play a part in EDF’s mission to drive the transition towards An Electric Britain. Your Work Location You’ll be based at Sizewell B Power Station with remote learning provided by Avado Learning. Travel between locations may be required, giving you exposure to different teams and projects across EDF. What You’ll Experience Supporting recruitment and onboarding processes Maintaining HR systems and employee records Supporting Talent identification and succession planning Contributing to employee engagement initiatives Learning from experienced HR professionals Developing communication and organisational skills Who You Are To be eligible for this EDF apprenticeship programme, you need a minimum of five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (including Maths and English), plus two A-Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification.Our Assessment Centre will take place virtually on Tuesday 14th April 2026. You’ll bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for helping people succeed. At EDF we work hard to maintain a culture where Everyone’s Welcome. We encourage and embrace diversity and how it can improve our experience and performance at work. It is nevertheless a requirement that those who join us have the right to work in the UK. Whilst sponsorship may be a possibility, we reserve the right in our decisions to give priority to those who already have the right to work in the UK. Security Vetting To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting, which will ordinarily require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least three of the past five years. Pay, Benefits and Culture Alongside a starting salary of circa £25,000 per annum and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include customisable benefits such as electric vehicle leasing, discounted gym membership, life assurance, tech vouchers, experience days, and more. At EDF, we believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That’s why we offer you the freedom to develop a career that’s unique to you. Here, Success is Personal – it’s your journey, powered by us. Everyone is welcome at EDF; we’re committed to building a workforce that reflects gender balance, social mobility, and inclusion of minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ communities, and those with disabilities. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As a Disability Confident employer, we will support applicants requiring adjustments. As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident scheme, any applicant who meets the minimum criteria (which will include holding a relevant degree discipline/grade and achieving the required pass mark for Stage 1 Testing) will be guaranteed an interview. We anticipate significant interest in this apprenticeship – so please don’t delay, apply today! Join us and find your success at EDF! #SuccessIsPersonal #EDFcareers #DestinationNuclear #LI-OnsiteSuccess is Personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and drive the transition towards an Electric Britain.
