Lloyds Bank Islands School Leaver Apprenticeship - Guernsey
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Position Overview & Specifications
Agile Working Options Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion Job Description Summary The Lloyds Bank Islands School Leaver Apprenticeship 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.
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!
This is an exciting time to join us, as you’ll gain exposure to our business at a time of significant growth, so if you want to join an expansive, values-led organisation apply now! Job Description What you’ll do: You’ll work within our Islands business which provides a unique opportunity, as it is a micro bank in its own right with c.600 colleagues across four primary locations. As a result, this role enables a wide range of exposure unlike anywhere else within Lloyds Banking Group. About the programme: Starting in September 2023, the Lloyds Bank Islands School Leaver Apprenticeship will provide fulfilling career opportunities for curious, and solution-focused individuals. 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. You'll also gain an experience across a number of different areas including, Coverage, Products, Risk, Finance and Change which will enable you to discover how different business areas operate and function across our organisation to strengthen your development for the future. Please note – as a result of this you’ll be expected to work from the office as and when required by the business. What you’ll learn: As part of this role, you’ll learn to…
- Work to deadlines
- Manage and lead on your own pieces of work
- Engage and influence senior stakeholders
- Effectively manage risk
- Grade 4 - 9 (or an equivalent qualification) in at least five GCSEs including English and Mathematics
- Minimum of 104 UCAS points (or equivalent)
- Guernsey – £31,941
- A generous pension contribution starting at 9% (rising to 15%) which comes with life cover of up to 8x salary
- Further discounts available on weekly shopping, travel and electronics / mobiles though our PerksAtWork Scheme
- Share Scheme
- Buying extra or selling holidays to suit from your 30 days leave (Pro rata but including bank holidays) – ideal for that all essential mini break
- Extending your personal Private Medical Insurance to family members which includes Enhanced Cancer Cover
- A Flex card providing up to 15% discount on a number of well-known retailers
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Banking & Lending
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Lloyds Bank Islands School Leaver Apprenticeship - Guernsey roles across Lloyds Banking Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Banking & Lending.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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