Data Apprentice (Edinburgh)

Your data journey starts here. Show us what youre made of

At Lloyds Banking Group data isnt just numbers on a screen. Its the fuel for every decision we make every problem we solve every idea that takes us forward.

Were the UKs biggest digital bank with 23 million customers logging in tapping and scrolling every day. And with 3bn a year going into cloud AI and analytics were serious about data shaping the future.

As a Data apprentice youll learn how to tame big messy datasets spot patterns no one else can see and turn them into insights that make banking smarter safer and simpler.

Four and a half years. Two apprenticeships. Unlimited potential

This isnt just one programme - its your first step to an amazing career. Youll begin with a level 4 Applied Data and AI Specialist apprenticeship. Do well and successfully complete this and youll move on to adegree apprenticeship deepening your skills while growing your career with us.

Along the way youll dive into:

• SQL and advanced data joins (yes the fun kind)

• Predictive modelling & forecasting (basically time travel with stats)

• Data visualisation & storytelling (making numbers talk)

• Analytics lifecycles & data democratisation

• Statistical programming languages

• Building data products people actually use

By the end you wont just know data. Youlllive and breathedata.

The impact you could make

• Spot patterns that stop fraud before it happens

• Help millions of customers make smarter money choices

• Build dashboards that leaders cant live without

• Make data accessible ethical and useful for everyone

Your skills toolkit

Youll master:

• SQL Python and other stats superpowers

• Visualisation that makes people go ohhh now I get it

• Forecasting and modelling

• AI literacy and applied analytics

• Turning complexity into clarity

Support in your corner

Well set you up to shine with:

• Blended learning: real projects classroom theory

• Time carved out just for your development

• A mentor a manager and a buddy (because no one should debug alone)

• A community that shares your passion and goals

Your future. Fully funded

Well cover your salary and fully fund your qualifications setting you up for success with a level 4 apprenticeship in Applied Data and AI. Youll gain hands-on experience working with some of the UKs largest and most complex datasets develop versatile skills that open doors across analytics and AI and have the opportunity to progress to a degree apprenticeshipequipping you to grow from a specialist into a strategist.

Requirements

What youll need to apply

• Youll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2027

• Nat 5 at grades A-C in both in Maths and English - Obtained

• 4 Highers at grades BBCC - These grades can be predicted but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications

Important information

An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme which will last up to 4.5 years.

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers were unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold if this situation applies to you please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Location

This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh and you will be expected to work from your primary office throughout the programme. While our hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues) apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.

If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.

About working for us
Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity equity and inclusion supporting our customers colleagues and communities and were committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles create a menopause health package and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities including flexibility in office attendance location and working patterns. And as a Disability Confident Leader we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

Salary

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will be re-graded with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%

• An annual performance-related bonus

• Share schemes including free shares

• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle such as discounted shopping

• 22 days holiday with bank holidays on top

• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies