About the Role
Ready 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.
This is your chance to build a rewarding career in HR while contributing to one of the UK’s most exciting infrastructure projects.
The Opportunity
Are you interested in being part of one of the major infrastructure projects in the UK at Hinkley Point C? 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.
This role includes a fully funded Level 5 People Professional apprenticeship (CIPD accredited) delivered by Weston College. Training is mainly remote, with one evening session per week (6pm–9pm), plus three face-to-face sessions scheduled in advance.
Your Work Location
You’ll be based at EDF sites supporting Hinkley Point C in Bridgwater.
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
- Assisting with payroll and benefits administration
- 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 at Cannington Court, Bridgwater on Wednesday 22nd April 2026. You’ll bring curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for helping people succeed.
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!
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