Financial Service Professional School Leaver Apprentice (Payment Ops) - Birmingham Birmingham, England
Lloyds Banking Group
Full Time
Birmingham, England
24579 - 35503 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
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Please note: In order to complete an apprenticeship there needs to be a significant learning need. You need to consider your previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience which may mean you cannot proceed with this application.
End Date
Sunday 30 April 2023
Salary Range
£24,579 - £35,503Agile Working Options
Job Description Summary
The Financial Services Professional School Leaver Apprenticeship (Level 6) is an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic school leavers to start their career within Lloyds Banking Group and gain a professional qualification at the same time.Lloyds Banking Group aims to Help Britain Prosper, and we aspire to create the bank of the future. If you want to be part of a team that serves our most valuable customers, continually improves and is open to new ways of working we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for innovative problem solvers, team players and individuals with an eye for detail who are keen to make an impact within financial services and want to be our leaders of the future. Better still, you don’t need any banking experience as we’ll guide you on everything you need to know. What we’re looking for is passion, personality, and the commitment to learn!
Business & Commercial Banking (“BCB”) and Corporate & Institutional Banking (“CIB”) are at the heart of Lloyds’ bold growth plans, so this is an exciting time to join us, as you’ll gain exposure to our business at a time of significant growth.
If you want to join an expansive, values-led organisation apply now!
Job Description
What you’ll do:
Business & Commercial Banking (“BCB”) and Corporate & Institutional Banking (“CIB”) Help Britain Prosper by providing a wide range of channels and expertise that supports our customers. We demonstrate this through our commitment to maintaining a high-performance culture, driving efficiency, taking considered risks delivering a first class customer service.
You’ll work in one of our Delivery teams, supporting commercial clients with their banking needs through your role, working within and alongside teams such as:
- Everyday Banking
- Banking Lifecycle Services
- Planning and Performance Hub
- Payments Operations
As part of this role you’ll also learn to…
- Work to deadlines
- Manage and lead on your own pieces of work
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Effectively manage risk
About the programme:
Starting in September 2023, we’ll support your study towards a Level 6 – Financial Services Professional apprenticeship. This apprenticeship programme will last for 36 months, during which time you'll gain a degree level qualification - the Chartered Banker Advanced Diploma in Banking and Leadership in a digital age.
Whilst on the Apprenticeship scheme 20% of your time will be dedicated to ‘mandatory apprenticeship hours’, which can include attending workshops, shadowing, reading, completing assignments etc. This means 80% of your role is applying your learning in the workplace, in a safe environment.
Please note – you’ll be based in the location listed on this vacancy and will be expected to be ‘on-site’ in the office as and when required by the business. Additional travel may also be required as part of this role.
What you’ll have:
We expect you to be motivated, ambitious and committed to your own development. In particular, you’ll be keen to get to grips with financial systems and processes.
The minimum qualifications required are:
- Minimum 5 GCSEs Grades 4 - 9 or equivalent (including Maths and English) AND
- At least one A-Level or equivalent by September 2023
Please note - these can include predicted grades.
Application Process:
After submitting your initial application, you’ll be required to complete an Online Test and Job Insight Assessment. If successful, you’ll be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre as part of the selection process. We’ll let you know as soon as we can if you have been successful at each stage.
What you’ll get in return:
Starting salary:
- Birmingham – £24,579
We offer a competitive package which includes salary, bonus (performance related), a generous pension contribution, an attractive path of progression and flex cash to spend on a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle.
We have a long track record in flexible working and we’re always open to new ways to improve our people’s work-life balance.
Lloyds Banking Group is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit.
Apprenticeships worth discovering:
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 passionate about 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 chance to make a real difference.
Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we have to close the adverts slightly earlier than stated on our website. So if you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now.
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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.
