Applied Data and AI Apprentice - Edinburgh

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Please note:  In order to complete an apprenticeship there needs to be a significant learning need.  You need to consider your previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience which may mean you cannot proceed with this application.

End Date

Tuesday 12 January 2027

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Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

Prior to submitting your application, please visit our early careers website to find out more about the programmes we offer and the recruitment journey: www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com.

Our apprenticeship programmes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.

If you have any questions, please do contact the team at [email protected]

Job Description

Duration: 18 months

Salary: £27,400
Location: Edinburgh  

Start: September 2027 
Qualification: Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship with BPP.

Your data journey starts here. Show us what you’re made of  

At Lloyds Banking Group, data isn’t just numbers on a screen. It’s the fuel for every decision we make, every problem we solve, every idea that takes us forward.  

We’re the UK’s 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, we’re serious about data shaping the future.  

As a Data Apprentice, you’ll 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.   

Along the way, you’ll 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 won’t just know data. You’ll 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 leaders can’t live without  

• Make data accessible, ethical and useful for everyone  

  

Your skills toolkit  

You’ll 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  

We’ll 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  

We’ll cover your salary and fully fund your qualifications, setting you up for success with a level 4 apprenticeship in Data and AI. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with some of the UK’s largest and most complex datasets and develop versatile skills that open doors across analytics and AI. 

 

Requirements  

What you need to apply  

•  You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2028 

• Nat 5 Maths & English at grades A-C (achieved)

• 4 Highers BBCC  (these grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications)

 

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 five years.  

  

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re 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 location 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 we’re 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    

    

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 12th January.

 

Our roles generate a lot of interest, and occasionally we need to close applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!   
 

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please email [email protected] and a member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday – Friday).    

What happens next? 
Submit your application → Complete the online assessments → If successful, attend the Assessment Centre in March → Receive your outcome.

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 we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.