People Science Graduate Scheme (Edinburgh)

Lloyds Bank plc; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Edinburgh location

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is offering a People Science Graduate Scheme with a two-year rotation across data, design, strategy and people partnering. You’ll develop analytical expertise while influencing stakeholders and delivering practical solutions in a large UK organisation.

Locations include Edinburgh with hybrid working; applications are open and you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of projects across the business, developing transferable skills for a data-driven career.

Qualifications

• No fixed minimum degree required; ability to demonstrate knowledge will be assessed.
• Hybrid working with two days per week in the office.
• Applications open 10/09/2026; Edinburgh region available.

Responsibilities

• Decode how organisations work using data, insight and experimentation.
• Make insights and recommendations the starting point of decisions.
• Navigate complex stakeholder environments where data and perspectives differ.
• Use product thinking, smart tech and AI to improve everyday systems and employee experiences.

Skills

Data analysis

Experimentation

Systems thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

End Date: Sunday 25 October 2026

Salary Range: £42,000

Before you start your application, please note alternative formats are available on request. Please contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling on 0345 330 4576. If emailing, please tell us how you would like us to respond – we can email back or call you to discuss any requirements or concerns you might have. We will get back to you as soon as we can but during busy times, it might take up to 5 working days (Don’t worry, this won’t affect your progress in the application process).

Job Description Summary

Prior to submitting your application, please visit our early careers website to find out more about the schemes we offer and the recruitment journey: www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com. Our graduate schemes 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 [e-mail].

Move how we work. Make your career count

When it comes to shaping how one of the UK’s largest organisations works, traditional HR can only take us so far. We need data that leaves no room for guesswork. Technology that keeps people and processes connected. And strategy that’s born out of insight. Exactly what our People & Places teams do every single day. And as a People Science Graduate, you’ll be at the centre of it all. You’ll bring your genuine curiosity and analytical rigour to improve our ways of working, ultimately delivering better workplaces, better decisions and better outcomes. Alongside developing strong analytical expertise, you'll build the confidence to work with and influence a diverse range of stakeholders, translating complex insights into clear, compelling recommendations that drive action.

Over a two-year scheme you’ll rotate across a range of areas within People & Places – from data and experimentation to product design, strategy and people partnering. Expect to:

• Work on meaningful projects right from day one
• Build the practical skills to influence decisions and challenge thinking in evolving environments
• Put your learning into practice through a hands‑on approach across projects and rotations
• Add a unique blend of skills to your arsenal – including analytics, design, systems, stakeholder engagement and strategy

What your work could look like

Decoding how organisations really work using data, insight and experimentation.

Making powerful insights and recommendations the starting point of every decision.

Navigating complex stakeholder environments where priorities, perspectives, and data don’t always align.

Using product thinking, smart tech and AI to improve the everyday systems, tools and employee experiences.

Scoping for the skills that are needed not just today, but also tomorrow.

Being a trusted problem‑solver that the leadership teams can always count on.

Partnering with colleagues and stakeholders across the business to understand challenges, build relationships and co‑create practical solutions.

Skills that go where you do

By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed skills that’ll stay relevant throughout your career. These include:

• Using data to understand what’s really going on and make better decisions
• The ability to solve problems creatively through experimentation
• Understanding how systems, processes, and people connect to shape outcomes
• Communicating clearly to influence decisions and bring others with you
• Building trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, adapting your approach to different audiences and priorities.

Opportunities that let you take the stage

Get seen by those who can help you go further: Present your ideas and insights to leaders, influencing decisions and building credibility with top senior stakeholders across the organisation.

Collaborate closely with those who have been there, done that: Get visibility and exposure across the business.

Explore all the paths in front of you before picking your specialisation: Take ownership early, contributing to work that has visible impact on teams and the wider organisation.

Your future. Fully backed

By the end of the scheme, you’ll have:

• A respected professional qualification
• A deep understanding of how organisations really work on the inside
• A unique blend of data capabilities, analytical skill, design know‑how and expertise across systems and strategy – keeping you one step ahead everywhere you go.

Requirements

What you need to apply: While we do not require a set minimum degree achievement, we strongly recommend the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this will be assessed through the application process. Note: We cannot sponsor visas.

Locations

This programme operates in various UK regional locations, including Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh. You’ll apply to one of these regional locations and will be based there for the duration of your programme. We support hybrid working, where you’ll be expected to spend a minimum of two days each week in the office where you have been placed.

Opening and Closing Date

Applications for our People Science Graduate Scheme open on 10/09/2026. Apply soon, as our schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

We keep the data safe. So, we’ll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We’ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

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.

Should you need help or want to ask a question, please contact us at [e-mail].