Apprentice pay
Pay for newly-recruited apprentices
For those in G2 roles and above, we typically appoint employees at the minimum point of the pay grade for the post.
Managers can appoint one point below the grade for the job, as per the recruitment policy. We may apply this where new recruits do not meet all the requirements for the role, such as:
- the required skills and knowledge
- their aptitude and conduct
- the required qualification, including apprenticeship qualification
A manager may extend the period at which the lower grade applies. This may be in circumstances where the employee is not progressing towards the achievement of the apprenticeship. Generally, it is appropriate to appoint an apprentice one point below the grade for the job.
Pay for existing employees
Where an existing employee starts an apprenticeship with us, they will remain on their current terms and conditions.
Salary-linked career progression schemes
We have a variety of salary-linked career progression schemes for specific roles. These may apply to apprentices if the post they are recruited to falls within one of these schemes.
Attraction or retention market force supplements
We may pay attraction or retention market force supplements where there is a business need to do so. This is a non-consolidated supplement in addition to the starting point of the grade. It may be considered under exceptional circumstances to attract or retain employees in some posts. This applies, where relevant, in apprenticeships as for any other employee group.