Senior People Professional Degree Apprenticeship

Entry requirements

At least three years’ experience in a managerial/professional HR/ L&D/OD role and a second-class honours degree or equivalent or CIPD Level 5. Alternatively, a minimum of five years’ experience in a managerial/ professional HR/L&D/OD role would be considered if no prior degree is held.

In a role that supports the gathering of evidence required for the Senior People Professional Apprenticeship standard, for example the opportunity to lead projects, access to influence strategy and implement changes. If applicants are overqualified through experience or qualifications, they may not be eligible for funding.

There is a requirement from the Education and Skills Funding Agency that apprentices hold a level 2 qualification in English and Mathematics.

If an applicant does not hold GCSE's (C /4 or above) in English and Maths or cannot evidence these or equivalent qualifications, they should be willing to work towards Level 2 Functional Skills qualifications prior to Gateway.

Find out how we support Functional Skills.

Individual employers may set additional selection criteria in discussion with the University.

The apprentice must have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship – please see the ESFA guidance for further information.

Months of entry

April, November

Course content

• Designed for current professional managers who want to drive improvements in HR/L&D/OD. Apprentices will champion the people agenda, creating work environments and cultures that get their workforce delivering their best
• This programme allows individuals to specialise their learning towards Human Resource, Organisation Development or Learning and Development
• This applied programme will equip apprentices with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed within the Human Resource/Organisation Development/Learning and Development area.
• Apprentices will explore the latest research evidence, and experience of people management in practice, and gain a firm grounding within their subject area, encompassing all of the various facets of the employee lifecycle – from recruitment to discharge
• The programme is designed to follow the latest professional standards as described by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
• Suitable for a range of professionals operating in the HRM field.  Specific job roles relevant for this apprenticeship may include (but are not necessarily limited to): Human Resource Director/Manager, People Director, Chief People Officer, Head of HR, Human Resource Officer/Advisor, Talent Acquisition Manager, Employee Relations Manager, Learning and Development Manager/Advisor/Director, Organisation Development Manager/Advisor/Director.

Fees and funding

Full programme cost: £19,000.

The employer fully covers the cost of the apprenticeship; apprentices do not pay for any of the eligible training costs. The apprentice will be an employee of the organisation, gaining a University of Exeter award alongside working and earning a salary.

Employers who pay the Apprenticeship Levy will pay for the apprenticeship fees directly through that contribution. See further information on the Apprenticeship Levy funding.

Employers must pay their apprentices a salary at least consistent with national legislation.

Funding eligibility criteria

• To be eligible for funding apprentices must meet the criteria listed in the ESFA guidance. 
  
• The apprentice must have a valid and eligible residency status to gain entry onto the apprenticeship – please see the ESFA guidance for further information.