Data Apprentice (Birmingham)

Lloyds Bank; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial institution is seeking Data apprentices to start in September 2026 in Birmingham. This four and a half year program combines practical experience with academic qualifications in Applied Data and AI. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, possess GCSEs in Maths and English, and hold A Levels at grades B-C. The apprenticeship includes a supportive environment with blended learning and the opportunity to progress in a data-focused career.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes

Discounted shopping

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2026.
• GCSE at grades 4‑9 in both Maths and English – obtained.
• 3 A Levels at grades B‑C (predicted grades acceptable).

Responsibilities

• Tame big datasets and turn them into insights.
• Help stop fraud before it happens.
• Build dashboards that leaders can't live without.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data visualization

Forecasting

AI literacy

Education

GCSE in Maths and English

3 A Levels at grades B-C

Job description

Job Description Summary

Duration: 4.5 years

Salary: 26500 fantastic benefits

Location: Birmingham

Start: Early September 2026

Qualification: Level 4 Applied Data and AI Specialist with BPP. Successfully complete that and you'll move on to a degree apprenticeship in Data.

End Date: Tuesday 11 November 2025

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 and 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. With 3bn a year going into cloud AI and analytics, we are 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.

Four and a half 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 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

• 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're 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 degree apprenticeship, equipping you to grow from a specialist into a strategist.

Requirements

What you’ll need to apply:

• Be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2026
• GCSE at grades 4‑9 in both Maths and English – obtained
• 3 A Levels at grades B‑C (these grades can be predicted but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications)
• Valid right to work in the UK – your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme (up to 4.5 years)
• Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we are 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 applies to you, please consider other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Location

This apprenticeship is based in Birmingham and you will be expected to work from your primary office throughout the programme. Apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling‑in period, with a hybrid working policy requiring office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full‑time colleagues). 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. 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 & Benefits

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 11th November 2025.

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need to close for 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 and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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 while 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 that 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.