UK Foundation Apprenticeship

Foundation Apprenticeships (Modern Apprenticeships in Scotland) offer the chance to gain real-world working experience in an entry-level role, whilst studying for fully-funded professional qualifications.

We offer these apprenticeships in a variety of teams and at different levels, from roles centred around our customers, through to those involved in building innovative digital solutions for the bank.

Explore this programme

Your HSBC journey will be built upon - and thrive with - your skills.

We know how important it is to have the right skills, both for your future and ours. By building this skillset now, we’ll help you develop the agility to keep learning new skills throughout your career.

On a Foundation Apprenticeship with HSBC you’ll get to:

  • Develop the skills and specialist capabilities you’ll need to enjoy a fulfilling career with us
  • Make connections all over the world and help build the bank for the future
  • Combine work and study, while getting hands-on practical experience in your chosen area

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For: Entry-level job seeker: whether you have just finished college or are someone looking to change or re-start their career
Duration: Eighteen months
Areas: first direct
Start date: February 2025 onwards
Location: UK
Leeds
Requirements:
  • Available to work full time from February 2025 for a period of 18 months
  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs at minimum grade C/4 (or equivalent), including Maths and English
  • Have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years before the start of the Apprenticeship and have a continued Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the programme (as per Government Apprenticeship guidelines)
  • Ability to work in a shift-based environment
  • Able to attend initial 6-week training period 100% onsite (Monday-Friday 0830-16.00)
  • Able to commit to a minimum of 60% office-time per week after training period has finished
Additional information:

Your initial 6-week training period is Monday-Friday 0830-1600. All shift patterns after training will include an element of evening and/or weekend working.
Applications open: 8 October 2024
Applications close: 8 November 2024
Start date: February 2025 onwards
Hamilton
Requirements:
  • Available to work full time from February 2025 for a period of 12 months
  • Minimum of 5 Scottish National 5s at minimum grade D, including Maths and English
  • Have been a resident in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years before the start of the Apprenticeship and have a continued Right to Work in the UK for the full duration of the programme (as per Government Apprenticeship guidelines) 
  • Ability to work in a shift-based environment
  • Able to attend initial 6-week training period 100% onsite (Monday-Friday 0830-16.00)
  • Able to commit to a minimum of 60% office-time per week after training period has finished
Additional information:

Your initial 6-week training period is Monday-Friday 0830-1600. All shift patterns after training will include an element of evening and/or weekend working.
Applications open: 8 October 2024
Applications close: 8 November 2024
Start date: February 2025 onwards

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