Apprenticeships in Oxford
Oxford's apprenticeship market is shaped by its universities, hospitals and a growing cluster of science and technology employers around the city's research parks.
Live opportunities near Oxford
See all 14Equine Groom Apprenticeship - Busy Riding School
Pony Pursuits are looking for an Equine Groom Apprentice to join their small team.
Equine Groom Apprentice - Livery and Training Yard
Family run livery and training yard based in Kidlington, Oxfordshire seeks equine groom apprentice. September start, or sooner for the right candidate. Plenty of opportunities for the right candidate - 20 horse yard, excellent facilities, indoor stables, lunge pen, horse walker, indoor and outdoor arena. Riding a possibility, but this is a Non Ridden pathway .
Equine Groom Apprentice - Pre Training Yard
This is an exciting opportunity to join Hartsop Farm and train under Monty Roberts Master Instructor Ian Vandenberghe.
Equine Groom Apprentice - Breeding and Eventing
Aston Mullins Stud are looking for an enthusiastic apprentice to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company who will give the successful candidate the support and platform to develop their skills and launch a career in the equine sector.
Level 2 Equine Apprenticeship - Radnage House Livery
Join a renowned equine yard as an apprentice, learning to care for horses while being part of a fun and high-performing team.
Senior Equine Groom Apprentice - Charlie Hills Racing
Amazing opportunity to work for a renowned flat racing yard, if you have the right experience for this Senior Groom role you will have some excellent opportunities to ride race horses and accompany them to races in this country and abroad.
Working in Oxford
Healthcare, laboratory science, IT and business administration dominate, with the NHS trusts and the universities among the largest local employers of apprentices. Housing costs are high, so many apprentices commute from Banbury, Bicester and Didcot.
Industries hiring near Oxford
Common questions
How many apprenticeships are there in Oxford?
It changes weekly — employers advertise year-round rather than in one annual intake. This page counts every live opportunity within 25 miles of Oxford and updates as roles are added and filled.
Do I need to live in Oxford to apply?
No. What matters to employers is that you can get to work reliably. Most of the roles listed here are within commuting distance of Oxford, and each advert shows how far it is from the centre.
Will I be paid?
Yes. Apprentices are employees and must be paid at least the apprentice National Minimum Wage — many employers pay considerably more. You also get holiday, sick pay and a contract like any other employee.
Do I need qualifications to start?
Often none at all for an intermediate apprenticeship. Some employers ask for GCSEs in English and maths, and many will let you work towards those alongside the job if you don't have them yet.
Is it free to apply through GetMyFirstJob?
Yes — always free for candidates. You apply directly to the employer or their training provider, and there are no agency fees at any point.




