Data Apprenticeship

At Lloyds Banking Group, data is more than just numbers on a screen — it fuels every decision, solves problems, and drives innovation. As the UK’s largest digital bank, with 23 million customers engaging daily, the Group invests £3bn annually in cloud, AI, and analytics, demonstrating a serious commitment to data shaping the future.

As Data Apprentices, individuals will learn to manage large, complex datasets, identify patterns others might miss, and transform data into insights that make banking smarter, safer, and simpler.

Three to four years. Two apprenticeships. Unlimited potential.

This is more than just one programme — it’s the first step in a rewarding career. Apprentices begin with a?Level 4 Applied Data and AI Specialist apprenticeship. Upon successful completion, they progress to a?Level 6 degree apprenticeship, deepening their skills while growing their career within the Group.

Along the way, apprentices will explore:

• SQL and advanced data joins
• Predictive modelling and forecasting
• Data visualisation and storytelling
• Analytics lifecycles and data democratisation
• Statistical programming languages
• Building data products that people actually use

By the end of the programme, participants won’t just understand data — they’ll live and breathe it.

The impact they could make includes:

• Spotting patterns that prevent fraud before it happens
• Helping millions of customers make smarter financial decisions
• Building dashboards that leaders rely on
• Making data accessible, ethical, and useful for everyone

Their skills toolkit will include:

• SQL, Python, and other statistical programming skills
• Data visualisation that brings clarity
• Forecasting and modelling techniques
• AI literacy and applied analytics
• The ability to turn complexity into clarity