At M&G our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. As an international savings and investments business with roots stretching back more than 170 years, we offer a range of financial products and services through Asset Management, Life and Wealth. All three operating segments work together to deliver attractive financial outcomes for our clients, and superior shareholder returns.

Through our behaviours of telling it like it is, owning it now, and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.

We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a confident individual with a positive outlook and a can do attitude who are aspiring to build their experience and progress at M&G.

A successful candidate is someone who is self motivated, capable of building and maintaining relationships, naturally curious and work effectively as part of a team. A powerful desire to learn and a genuine interest in Human Resources.  

The applicant would ideally have an inquisitive nature and be curious. The successful applicant should feel confident to use their own initiative and work alone where required with an aspiration to want to learn and progress.

The Role

At M&G plc we are passionate about delivering a seamless onboarding journey for new hires across the globe, ensuring they feel welcome and ready to succeed from day one. As an HR Onboarding Apprentice, you will play a vital role in our HR Colleague Services & Governance Department, collaborating with our Recruitment Team, screening partner and wider HR Colleagues. This role also offers unique insights into other HR teams, helping you broaden your knowledge and shape your future career in HR.

What will you be doing?

As the HR Onboarding Apprentice, you day to day activities will include:

• Guiding candidates through their onboarding journey, from offer stage to their first day in the business.
• Preparing and issuing contracts, offer letters and onboarding documents to new joiners and existing colleagues.
• Ensuring legislative and regulatory compliance by managing pre-employment screening across global markets, within agreed timescales.
• Responding to candidate enquiries, ensuring clear and positive communication,
• Working collaboratively with Resourcing, Reward, HRBP’s and various teams across the wider HR function and business to ensure all processes & escalations are followed in line with our risk framework.
• Identifying opportunities for improving our HR processes.

What will I need to be successful in this role?

• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, and a strong customer focus 
• Attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to balance work with studies. 
• Good understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). 
• Empathy and good listening skills. 
• Ability to promptly escalate any issues or concerns
• A desire to learn and genuine interest in HR and the financial services industry
• A proactive team player who is also confident working independently and remotely when required.

Our application process

To apply for any of our apprenticeship roles you will be required to complete the following steps:

• Submit your Application Form and CV
• Complete your Online Assessment
• Complete a Online Video Interview
• Attend one of our Assessment Centre

We are only accepting one application per candidate, so please do review all job descriptions and outline your top three choices in your application.

Minimum Requirements

• Available to start the apprenticeship programme in September 2025
• You must not be enrolled into another further education programme at the beginning of the programme
• Be a UK citizen or have proof of your right to work in the UK
• Living in Scotland 
• Pass in Five National 5s including English and Maths
• Minimum of Grade C in Two Highers or equivalent

Training Provided

As a HR Onboarding Apprentice with M&G, you will undertake a CIPD certificate in People Practice. The apprenticeship will be delivered through a blend of live learning, pre-recorded lectures, and face to face inductions and masterclasses.

Future Prospects

This is a fixed term contract for 18 – 23 months upon which the business may decide to retain, subject to the Apprentice performance, headcount, and available funding. If recruited into a permanent role, the individual will follow the career progression applicable to the specific role/department.

Salary

£22,900 per annum plus benefits (Scotland)

As you may expect, our Apprenticeship roles are extremely popular and therefore we may need to close vacancies early if we receive a high level of applications.

We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G plc, underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities, advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or long term condition, we are looking to attract, promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.

M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions, disabilities, or neuro-divergent conditions. Being a Disability Confident Leader means that candidates who meet the minimum criteria of a job, will be offered an interview if they 'opt in' to the scheme when applying. 

If you need assistance or an alternative means of applying for a role due to a disability or additional need, please let us know by contacting us at: [email protected]