What you’ll be involved in
As a Learning & Development Apprentice, you’ll support how Sage designs and delivers capability-building solutions that improve colleague performance and business outcomes.
You’ll:
Support the design and delivery of capability-building solutions that improve skills, performance, and business outcomes
Create engaging, effective, and future-focused learning experiences using AI and digital tools
Analyse learning and people data to generate insights and improve impact
Partner with stakeholders to understand capability needs and co-create targeted solutions
Identify skills gaps and support interventions that build capability where it matters most
Support learning operations, including content creation, coordination, and reporting on key performance metrics
What we are looking for
We welcome applications from people who are at the start of their career and ready to learn. You don’t need a degree or prior experience in L&D, what matters most is your passion for people, your curiosity about how learning works, and a genuine drive to make things better.
To meet the entry requirements for the Level 5 apprenticeship, you’ll need:
Five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and Maths
Plus one of the following: 3 A-levels, a Level 3 Apprenticeship or vocational qualification — ideally in Business Studies, People Practice, Education, or a related vocational subject
Beyond that, you’ll stand out if you:
Have a genuine passion for learning and development and are motivated by helping others grow
Are focused on employee engagement and experience, and care about creating environments where people can do their best work
Bring an open mind and a future-focused outlook, willing to challenge convention and explore new ways of developing people
Are agile and adaptable, comfortable shifting priorities and responding to changing demands without losing momentum
Communicate clearly and confidently, with the interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels of the business
Are organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple workstreams and keep programmes running smoothly
Take accountability for your own development and thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving team
Your Level 5 Apprenticeship: CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management
Alongside your day-to-day role, you’ll study towards the CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management, delivered as a Level 5 apprenticeship. The programme is designed to give you both the people practice grounding and the commercial awareness to design and deliver learning that drives real performance improvement.
By the time you complete the programme, you’ll have a strong foundation in learning design, talent development, and employee engagement, giving you the skills and professional credibility to build a career in L&D.
Working at Sage you will also benefit from:
Five paid volunteering days each year through Sage Foundation
Access to learning platforms, expert-led sessions and a global professional network
A clear career pathway with opportunities to grow once your apprenticeship is complete
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, competitive pension and more
What to expect from the process
Apply online with your CV
If eligible, you will be invited to complete a video interview
If successful, you’ll be invited to a final stage assessment
Successful candidates will join us in October 2026
We’re committed to an inclusive process for everyone. If you need any adjustments at any stage, please get in touch at
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