At Lloyds Banking Group, we don’t just keep the lights on in financial services – we’re busy rewiring the whole system. With over 23 million digitally active customers, we’re the UK’s biggest digital bank. But here’s the thing: we’re nowhere near done.
That’s why we’re investing up to £3bn each year in game-changing tech like cloud platforms, AI, and next-gen engineering. And we’d love you to be part of it.
As a Technology Engineering Apprentice, you won’t be making tea or watching from the sidelines. You’ll be coding, testing, and building the digital tools that millions of people and businesses rely on every single day.
Four years. Big projects. Endless possibilities. This four-year programme is your launchpad into Software Engineering. You’ll split your time between Edinburgh Napier Uni and LBG. Learning the theory in class and then putting it straight to work on real-world projects.
You’ll cover modules like:
By the end, you’ll graduate with a BSc (Hons) in Software Development and four years of exceptional hands-on experience.
The impact you could make:
Your skills toolkit:
Support in your corner:
Your future. Fully funded. We’ll cover the cost of your degree and pay you a salary while you learn, giving you the opportunity to earn a fully funded BSc (Hons) in Software Development. Over four years, you’ll gain hands-on experience working on one of the UK’s largest tech transformations, developing valuable skills that can open doors to a wide range of career paths—from specialist software engineering to digital leadership.
Requirements. What you’ll need to apply:
To be eligible for this Graduate Apprenticeship, you must also meet the Scottish Government’s funding eligibility criteria which includes:
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 four years.
Location. This apprenticeship is based in Edinburgh, and you will be expected to work from your primary office 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:
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 lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com 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, whilst 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 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.