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 WorkingLocation: 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 they’ll love. Join us in HR and you’ll 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, you’ll need to work from our head office three days a week.

What's the job?

Our HR Pathway Programme is designed to deliver a dynamic experience and provide significant opportunities for career progression. You’ll 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.

You’ll gain experience in rotational roles such as:

Talent Acquisition

People Operations

Business Partnering

Learning & Leadership

Employment Relations

During this time, you’ll develop strong communication, prioritisation, presentation, and partnering skills, while gaining a deep understanding of B&Q’s business.

After completing the programme, you’ll 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 we’re seeking ambitious candidates who can demonstrate strong judgement, drive, and influence.

We’d 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.

What we need:

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

What's in it for me?

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, you’ll 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.

Find out more about us, including the benefits we offer and our community, sustainability, and inclusion projects at bandqcareers.com.

If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at:

Apprentice