We are looking for an Apprentice to join our London-based People & Culture team working towards a Level 5 HR Apprenticeship. Our Apprenticeship Program is the perfect opportunity to start your career with a global company in the dynamic and thriving insurance industry.
Starting in September 2026, our HR Apprentice program will give you the opportunity to develop a range of skills while spending three and a half years working in our People & Culture team. In addition to on-the-job development, you’ll spend 20% of your time participating in a L5 HR Apprenticeship.
This is an ideal opportunity for anyone looking to embark on a career within Corporate Insurance and will provide you with the knowledge, skills and behaviors for success.
Please note that we anticipate a high volume of applications and so we encourage you to apply sooner rather than later.
Please read the “Eligibility” paragraph carefully and answer any application questions with clarity.
Your Team
Our People & Culture team sets a high standard in driving our people strategies to support business objectives. We focus on the attraction, onboarding, development and retention of our people, ensuring an outstanding employee experience and providing valued support to our business leaders.
Joining our London HR team, you will provide HR administration and Learning & Development (L&D) support for a variety of different tasks. You will be working in both the HR and People Development and Belonging teams within the local HR Operations team and with an experienced L&D Manager embedded within our London HR team.
Our matrix structure means that you’ll have the opportunity to work on both regional and global initiatives, programs and projects. We will help you to learn and grow. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can thrive and bring their unique perspectives and ideas to the table.
Some of your specific responsibilities during apprenticeship could include:
- Manage end-to-end processing of new starters, including recruitment, contracts, background checks, and inductions.
- Produce offer letters, employment contracts, and update HR systems.
- Support benefits administration and manage joiner/leaver processes.
- Monitor HR inbox, respond or refer inquiries, and coordinate early careers programs.
- Track apprenticeship milestones, align with industry standards, and manage learning projects.
- Provide guidance to program participants and master learning management systems.
- Stay updated on industry trends, measure program impact, and share best practices with Allianz entities.
Eligibility
- This position is designed for, and ideally suited to, school leavers holding 3 A-levels (or equivalent). Those with a higher level of qualification, such as a bachelor’s degree, are advised to apply to one of our other early careers programs
- You must have achieved Grade 6-9 GCSE (or equivalent) in Math’s and English
- To comply with the apprenticeship eligibility rules, at the start of the apprenticeship, you must be aged 18 or over, living in England, not in full-time education and have the right to work in the UK
What You’ll Bring to the Role
- Interest in a career in Human Resources/People & Culture
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a natural relationship builder
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize responsibilities
- A collaborative and diplomatic approach to working across cultures and functions
- At ease with the MS suite, you have an interest in new technologies and AI tools and how they can improve efficiency in day-to-day tasks
- At ease with the MS suite, you have an interest in new technologies and AI tools and how they can improve data driven decision making and efficiency in day-to-day tasks
- A natural curiosity and a strong desire to continuously learn and improve, actively seeking opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
- A basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential applications in business is essential.
- Fluent English language skills
