2026 HR Higher Apprentice Midlands (Warwick), People Function

About the role

Our Human Resources Apprenticeship Scheme offers an alternative route to university and provides you with the opportunity to earn a competitive salary whilst gaining on the job experience & knowledge across different teams and studying to achieve your professional Level 5 CIPD qualification. Our People function enables the business to deliver on its strategic priorities through ensuring we have the right people, in the right place at the right time with the correct capabilities required to add value and drive action. We set the group strategy on talent, recruitment, performance management, employee relations, DEI, reward, culture, colleague communication and engagement as well as partnering directly with the business to ensure they are set up for success.

On the program you will gain exposure to different parts of our business and be an integral part of the team from the start. The People function plays an important role across several different areas, and you’ll be actively involved in the following:

• Understanding the HR systems, policies and processes and supporting the delivery of cyclical BAU activities
• Support the delivery of key HR processes
• Analyse engagement results and help the business in develop action plans to further drive engagement across teams
• Work with different centres of excellence and business stakeholders to develop toolkits
• Provide internal and external insights to help facilitate thought leadership
• Support on key people projects and activities
• Reporting on people data and driving insights
• Provide services to the core business in the delivery of generalist and specialist HR services
• Playing an integral part in business decision making

Location

These roles are based in Warwick. We offer flexible, hybrid working.

About you

• GCSEs in Maths & English Language at grade 4 or higher
• 2 A-Levels at Grade C or higher, or equivalent, at a minimum

What you’ll get

We are proud to offer a starting salary of £26,623. As a first step to your career in the energy industry, our Higher Apprenticeship programmes are like no other! You’ll gain an insight into how we work at National Grid, understand what a career with us can offer, and receive some great rewards and benefits:

• 26 days annual leave + statutory holidays
• Level 5 CIPD qualification over 2 year Apprenticeship
• Pension scheme and Sharesave options
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work, buy/sell holiday to name a few
• Opportunity to enroll in our sharesave/share incentive plans
• You’ll develop well-rounded skills through practical experience
• A permanent position upon successful completion of your Apprenticeship

About National Grid

National Grid is at the heart of the energy future, and our people are at the heart of National Grid. We’re 30,000 colleagues strong. In the UK, National Grid doesn’t generate or sell energy – we join the dots to get energy from A to B. From making a cup of tea in the morning, to keeping the lights on in hospitals, our electricity network puts power in the hands of people. Without it, the world as we know it would grind to a halt. The world of energy is changing beyond recognition as we focus on building a cleaner, greener future. Working at National Grid, you won’t just be touching the lives of almost everyone in the UK – you’ll be shaping the way we use and consume energy for generations to come.

Our Values and Principles

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and they are central to our mission. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any adjustments that you require.

Further Information

You can only apply for one Apprenticeship opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process. Assessment centres will be held between January - April 2026. National Grid's Apprenticeship programme in the UK is open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme. Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin. Please be aware that it’s your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we’re not able to provide advice on this.