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Lloyds Banking Group

People Science Industrial Placement (Edinburgh)

City of Edinburgh
£29k/yr
Posted 3 days ago
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End Date

Sunday 08 November 2026

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£29,000

Before you start your application, please note alternative formats are available on request. Please contact us by emailing lloydsbankinggrouptalent@peoplescout.co.uk 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)

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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 industrial placements 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 lloydsbankinggrouptalent@peoplescout.co.uk

Job Description

Big organisation. Bigger playground.

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. 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.

On the People Science Industrial Placement, you will be at the centre of it all. This is a chance for you to get your hands dirty – as you understand the inner workings of a complex organisation, take on real work and full ownership.

One year. Lasting impact

Here, you won’t be shaping your future on your own. Over the year, you’ll become part of a broader community of placement students across the business – developing together through workshops, collaboration and connections that last. Throughout it all, you can expect to:

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  • Own real projects from day one – and see them through from start to finish
  • Build specialist know-how in one area that sets you apart
  • Learn from the best as you collaborate with senior colleagues on live projects
  • Add a unique blend of practical skills to your arsenal – spanning problem solving, data, insight, design, influencing others and technology
  • Engage with stakeholders across the business beyond your day-to-day

Skills that never leave your side

By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed skills that go beyond the classroom. These include:

  • Practical experience with data and analytics
  • The ability to solve problems creatively through experimentation
  • The confidence to manage stakeholders and bring people with you
  • Digital and design-first thinking that makes work better

Opportunities that make you shine

Get seen by those who can help you go further:

  • Collaborate closely with those who have been there, done that
  • Get visibility and exposure as you engage with people from across the board
  • Decode how decisions are made in an organisation of this size

The best part? If you show us what you can do, this placement could become the first step towards a future graduate role with us.

Requirements

What you need to apply

  • Be in your penultimate year at university.
  • Be a problem solver who brings a STEM mindset, using data and logic while staying curious about people and how organisations work
  • While we do not require a set minimum degree level, we highly recommend the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge, comprehension and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this will be assessed through the application process.
  • Note: We cannot sponsor visas.

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This programme operates in various UK regional locations, including Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh. You’ll choose one of these regional locations and will be based in that location 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 Industrial Placement open on 10th September and close on 8th November.

Apply soon, as this placement may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

How to Apply

Our application process is designed to help you shine. We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture.

Find out more, including stages and tips for success, on our how to apply page.

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 keep your 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.

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