Data & AI Apprenticeship

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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.

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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.

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Job Description

Duration: 4.5 years

Salary : £27,400

Location: Edinburgh

Start: September 2027

Qualification: Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship with BPP. Successfully complete that and you’ll move on to a level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science or Digital Technology Solutions.

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.

Three to four years. Two apprenticeships. Unlimited potential

This isn’t just one programme - it’s your first step to an amazing career. You’ll begin with a level 4 Applied Data and AI Specialist apprenticeship. Do well, and successfully complete this, and you’ll move on to a level 6 degree apprenticeship, deepening your skills while growing your career with us.

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 Applied Data and AI. You’ll gain hands-on experience working with some of the UK’s largest and most complex datasets, develop versatile skills that open doors across analytics and AI, and have the opportunity to progress to a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship equipping you to grow from a specialist into a strategist.

Requirements

What you need to apply

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

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.

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