Data & AI Higher Apprenticeship (with progression to Level 6) - Edinburgh

Lloyds Banking Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Hybrid working

Fully funded qualifications

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group offers a Data Apprentice programme in Leeds or Edinburgh. Start with a Level 4 Applied Data and AI Specialist apprenticeship, then progress to a Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science or Digital Technology Solutions. You’ll work on real projects with mentors and gain hands-on data experience.

The programme covers SQL, Python, data visualization, forecasting, and analytics lifecycles, with dashboards for leaders and a competitive apprenticeship salary.

Qualifications

• GCSEs at Maths/English with strong grades.
• 3 A levels at CCC.
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Interest in data analytics and learning.

Responsibilities

• Tame big datasets and turn patterns into insights.
• Help build dashboards for leaders and stakeholders.
• Work on analytics lifecycles and data democratisation.
• Collaborate with mentors and project teams.

Skills

SQL

Data joins

Predictive modelling

Forecasting

Data visualisation

Analytics lifecycle

Statistical programming

Python

AI literacy

Data products

Education

Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship

Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship in Data Science or Digital Technology Solutions

Tools

None

Job description

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.

• Duration: 4.5 years
• Salary : £27,400 + fantastic benefits
• Location: Leeds, 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.

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

Leeds

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old on the 01st of September 2027
• GCSE at grades 4-9 in both Maths and English
• 3 A levels at grades CCC

Edinburgh

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2028National 5 Maths & English at grades A-C
• 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 Leeds or 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 1st December for Leeds and 12th January for Edinburgh.

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