HR (Human Resources) Pathway Programme

HR Pathway Programme Permanent (including approx. 36-month Apprenticeship Scheme)
Salary: Up to 28k Pension BUPA ShareSave Scheme 6.6 weeks holiday Hybrid Working
Location: Southampton Head Office

We believe anyone can improve their home to make life better. From our Southampton Store Support Office (SSO) we equip our stores our people and our business with everything it takes to help millions of customers create a home theyll love. Join us in HR and youll play a big part in this.

At B&Q we have a hybrid approach to working to increase flexibility in when and where we work. This is a full-time opportunity Monday to Friday. For this role youll need to work from our head office three days a week.

Our HR Pathway Programme is designed to deliver a dynamic experience and provide significant opportunities for career progression. Youll benefit from structured on-the-job apprenticeship experience comprehensive training and support and will earn an industry-recognised qualification (Level 3 and Level 5 including CIPD Level 5).

The programme spans approximately 36 months and offers a broad range of relevant work experiences as well as essential training in soft skills and professional behaviours across various HR disciplines.

Youll gain experience in rotational roles such as:

• Talent Acquisition
• People Operations
• Business Partnering
• Learning & Leadership
• Employment Relations

During this time youll develop strong communication prioritisation presentation and partnering skills while gaining a deep understanding of B&Qs business.

After completing the programme youll remain in an HR role and be encouraged to apply for positions at the next grade. The goal of this programme is to build our leadership succession pipeline so were seeking ambitious candidates who can demonstrate strong judgement drive and influence.

Wed love you to help us improve the way we work simplify processes and contribute to building an environment where everyone feels they belong.

Who is this for

This programme is for anyone who:

• Takes ownership of their development and is committed to learning on the job
• Is ambitious about building a long-term HR leadership career aiming for WL2 roles and beyond

Please note: Our assessment day will be on Wednesday 28 January. Please only apply if you can attend in person on this day.

• Ambitious about building a career in HR
• Exemplifies B&Q behaviours with sound judgement and influence
• Ready for future leadership opportunities
• Committed to daily growth and development
• Confident curious and willing to challenge norms
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Delivers quality work under pressure
• Strong communication skills
• Collaborative team player builds effective stakeholder relationships

As well as a competitive salary our benefits package includes:

• Award-winning pension scheme
• ShareSave options
• 6.6 weeks holiday
• Payroll giving
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Shopping discounts
• Colleague wellbeing benefits
  and much more.

By the end of your development youll have gained a professional HR qualification as well as key business and behavioural skills which will be essential for your future success at the next level and beyond.

Equality and Inclusion

We want to ensure that all employees future employees and applicants to all Kingfisher companies are treated equally regardless of age gender marital or civil partnership status colour ethnic or national origin culture religious belief philosophical belief political opinion disability gender identity gender expression or sexual orientation.

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