Data Apprentice

Duration: 4.5 years Salary: £26,500 + fantastic benefits Location: Edinburgh Start: Early September 2026 Qualification: Level 4 Applied Data and AI Specialist with BPP. Successfully complete that and youll move on to a degree apprenticeship in Data. Job Description Your data journey starts here. Show us what youremade of At Lloyds Banking Group, dataisntjust numbers on a screen.Itsthe fuel for every decision we make, every problem we solve, every idea that takes us forward. Werethe UKs biggest digital bank, with 23 million customers logging in,tappingand scrolling every day. And with £3bn a year going into cloud,AIand analytics,wereserious about data shaping the future. As a Dataapprentice,youlllearn how to tame big, messy datasets, spot patterns no one else can see, and turn them into insights that make banking smarter,saferand simpler. Four and a half years.Two apprenticeships. Unlimited potential Thisisntjust one programme -itsyour first step to an amazing career.Youllbegin with alevel 4 Applied Data and AI Specialist apprenticeship. Do well, and successfully complete this, andyoullmove on to adegreeapprenticeship, deepening your skills while growing your career with us. Along the way,youlldive into: SQL and advanced data joins (yes, the fun kind) Predictive modelling & forecasting (basically, timetravel with stats) Data visualisation & storytelling (making numbers talk) Analytics lifecycles & data democratisation Statistical programming languages Building data products peopleactually use By the end, youwontjust know data.Youll live and breathe data. The impact you could make Spot patterns that stop fraud before it happens Help millions of customers make smarter money choices Build dashboards that leaderscantlive without Make data accessible,ethicaland useful for everyone Your skills toolkit Youllmaster: SQL,Pythonand 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 Wellset you up to shine with: Blended learning: real projects + classroom theory Time carved out just for your development A mentor, amanagerand abuddy(because no one should debug alone) A community that shares your passion and goals Your future. Fully funded Wellcover your salary and fully fund your qualifications, setting you up for success with alevel 4 apprenticeship in Applied Data and AI.Youllgain hands-on experience working with some of the UKs largest and most complex datasets, develop versatile skills that open doors across analytics and AI, andhave the opportunity toprogress to adegreeapprenticeshipequippingyou to grow from a specialist into a strategist. Requirements Whatyoullneed to apply Youllneed to be at least 18 yearsold 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 Anadditionalrequirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currentlypossessa valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeshipprogramme, which will last up to 4.5 years. Due to Home Office requirementsregardingSkilled Workers,wereunable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet theminimumthresholdif this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable. Location This apprenticeship is based inEdinburgh, and you will be expected to work from your primaryoffice throughout theprogramme. 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 theinitialsettling-in period. If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, we strongly recommendrelocatingcloser 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 andwerecommitted to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive,learnand 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 theminimumcriteria for the role with a disability, long-termhealthor 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 willbe re-graded, with your pay range consistent with thejob familyfor 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 The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 31st December 2025 Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we needclosefor applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for you,please apply nowand see where an apprenticeship with us can take you At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together were building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.TPBN1_UKTJ