Job Description

Programme

BrightStart Higher Apprenticeship

Career Path

Consulting

Location

London

Start Date

September-2026


Programme Description

What does this team do?

Our global Human Capital practice unlocks human potential for individuals, organisations and society; connects human experience with technological advancement in an ever changing, volatile world; and creates the conditions for success that enable our clients to achieve complex transformation, that not only delivers on its promise, but also empowers people to thrive in the new reality.


Our Human Capital people operate within 5 core teams: HR Strategy & Transformation, Organisation & Workforce Transformation, Human Capital as a Service, Major Programmes and Actuarial Insurance & Banking.


This job description is for HR Applications which sits within

HR Strategy & Transformation.

The world of work is rapidly changing, and people are at the centre. If you love problem solving, innovating and want to work with world-leading, influential organisations to enable their workforces to thrive, then this is the place for you.


In Human Capital, HR Applications, we work directly with the largest Cloud software technologies in the market (Oracle, SAP, Workday) and emerging technologies to design and implement cutting-edge HR solutions that enable a high-performing HR function and the activities that sit within it. Our teams help clients to design and build cloud-based HR systems that make work and their employees more efficient across the employee lifecycle.


Crucially, we are at the forefront of leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in HR. We design and implement AI-powered solutions, including GenAI and specific HR AI technologies, to transform HR functions and deliver exceptional employee experiences.


As part of this role, you will gain expertise in developing, configuring, testing and implementing Cloud software technologies by placing employee experience at the forefront of design. An interest in HR technology design and implementation is advised - you will gain knowledge of configuring Cloud solutions, building AI-powered chatbots, various coding languages (such as SQL, Java, Groovy, Python and Ruby) and using APIs to create reports, dashboards and integrate with other applications.


You will have the opportunity to develop expertise in applying GenAI and other emerging AI technologies to solve real-world HR challenges, such as automating tasks, personalising employee experiences, and generating data-driven insights.


We are recognised externally and ranked as the Global Leader in both HR Transformation and Digital HR Advisory. We have clients across Public, Private and Financial Sectors and our goal is to build capability, credibility and community within each organisation to deliver high impact HR to the business. As part of the team, you will gain experience working with these clients and have opportunities to grow your career with us at Deloitte, through individual training, support and development.

What skills and academic qualifications do I need?

You will need to have obtained or be studying towards at least 104 UCAS points (260 UCAS points pre-2017) for your A levels (or equivalent) to be eligible for this programme. This is a degree apprenticeship; therefore, you need to have not already completed a degree.


As part of the BrightStart programme you will study towards the Digital and Technology Solutions Professional Apprenticeship from the Ada National College of Digital Skills.

What kind of work will I do?

You will join a client-facing role working as part of a team of Deloitte Human Capital consultants to help our clients solve their problems. Responsibilities could include:


Supporting clients in enhancing their HR technology landscape with a focus on integrating AI and GenAI solutions. Collaborating with senior stakeholders to understand the organisation's requirements, at a process level, and how these can vary by function, location or region, identifying opportunities for AI-driven optimisation. Developing expertise in particular areas of the system, such as Recruitment, Performance Management, Time & Attendance, RPA, integrations, reports or migrating data, with an emphasis on leveraging AI and HR AI technologies. Hosting system demonstrations and knowledge transfer sessions with clients, based on your areas of expertise, showcasing the capabilities and benefits of AI-powered HR solutions. Configuring the chosen HR application to align to the clients' requirements and enabling the delivery of the strategic aims for the technology implementation, including the seamless integration of AI components. Developing bespoke technical solutions such as management dashboards, reports, AI chatbots and integrations with other applications, using your knowledge of AI, GenAI, and HR AI technologies. Receiving enhanced training and/or becoming a certified implementation practitioner for your HR application. Supporting with the preparation of documents/presentations to deliver recommendations to clients, clearly articulating the value proposition of AI-driven HR transformation. Proactively working within the practice to support internal programmes and initiatives that align with business priorities and your own personal interests. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to work on new business activities, such as bids for new client opportunities.

Where will I work?

At Deloitte we recognise how important face-to-face interaction is for your development in a new role. We also understand that our people need flexibility, which is why we operate a hybrid system, with a combination of office and home working. If you're in a client-facing role, you might be expected to attend client sites on certain days, while your meetings will be a mix of online and in-person events. Please note your final assessment and induction will also be in-person, to give you the opportunity to network and build relationships.

All our work spaces are accessible, however, if you require further flexibility due to a health condition or caring responsibilities, please discuss this with our team. You can find further information on our

parent and carer policies here.

How will I develop?

We don't just keep humans at the heart of our client work we do this internally too. We strongly believe in investing in our people, providing learning and development opportunities across all our areas of expertise - consulting skills, ways of working, tools, and methodologies - delivered through a combination of on-the-job experience, training and team activities.


As a BrightStart you will get to experience many wide-ranging opportunities from the start and throughout the programme.

What you can expect when you join:

Our dedicated Technology & Transformation Early Experience team support you from your first day. You will attend our amazing Analyst Induction Programme (AIP) alongside Industrial Placement and Graduate new joiners to learn about the firm, our culture and how we work - this is bespoke to our Technology & Transformation business. You will meet many team members from your business area, including your People Leader and Resource Manager, and make a few friends along the way. Following AIP you move into more specific business area training - all exciting and very relevant to your future client/project engagements.

What you can expect after:

You will kick-start your professional career whilst working towards a qualification with our dedicated apprenticeship provider, allowing you to earn while you learn! You will gain real-world experience and can build lasting relationships with colleagues at all levels of seniority. You will have access to continued professional development and training, including participating in lunch and learns, mentorship schemes and more! Upon being offered a role, you will be assigned a buddy who is currently on, or recently completed, a BrightStart programme. They will be your informal point of contact for any queries, and to offer insight and guidance ahead of joining.

Additional support and benefits information

We're a collaborative, inclusive firm and we want to help you to use your unique talents and perspectives in the workplace. From diversity networks to wellbeing and much more, we aim to support and reward you in the best way possible. Please use the links below to discover more about our processes, benefits, values and culture.


You can learn more about the

full recruitment process here.

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Application Deadlines

Application deadlines:

The closing deadline for this role is 20th October 2025 (10am BST), but we recommend getting your application in as soon as possible. Please note, some of our roles may close before the deadline if we experience high demand.

Assessment deadlines:

Once you've applied to this role, you'll receive an email from our recruitment team outlining next steps and the relevant deadlines for you to complete the following stages of our process.


We operate a strict one application per year policy across our Early Careers opportunities. We recommend only submitting an application for a role that you feel is right for you.

Visa Sponsorship:

Please note that this role does not qualify for visa sponsorship and therefore we're unable to progress applications from candidates who require skilled worker sponsorship.