Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to earn while you learn?
The L&G Apprentice programme has been designed to help you reach your potential. You will develop your skill set, gain valuable work experience and complete a fully funded professional qualification, all whilst earning a competitive salary with access to outstanding employee benefits.
With support every step of the way and access to core skills training, you will contribute to the success of a team and be supported by a dedicated line manager. As part of a cohort of apprentices, you will also have the opportunity to connect with your peers and colleagues though networking opportunities and social events.
Joining L&G is the beginning to a future that will be anything but familiar. So take a closer look, get involved, be curious and find out how we will enable you to be at your best no matter who you are.
What you’ll be doing
Join us on an 20-month programme which includes sponsorship to study for an industry recognised Level 4 Data Analyst Qualification, whilst building your business acumen.
You’ll receive on the job training and coaching from your line manager. Alongside this you’ll complete training workshops and assignments, delivered by a leading apprenticeship training provider. Combined, these will fully equip you to be successful in your role, with the knowledge and skills required to apply to real world business challenges.
During your apprenticeship you will:
Develop your skills in data analysis, coding and data visualisation software
Work with business stakeholders to design and deliver analytical solutions and reports
Work with other data professionals including and business stakeholders to automate and productionise outputs
Communicate with stakeholders in a non-technical manner, providing advice, understanding and insight
Collaborate with individuals across LGIM
Have guidance from your team and manager who will support you and teach you the day-to-day role
Apply the knowledge and skills that you’ve learnt from your training into the role
Have the opportunity to meet and network with new colleagues within your team, but also across the wider organisation
Learn through live interactive workshops lead by Data Scientists and via highly tailored online learning and practice
What we’re looking for
The person who would most benefit and enjoy this programme is hungry to learn and eager to get started in the world of work. We’re not expecting prior industry experience, but we’ll want to see that you have the aptitude, potential and desire which will ultimately lead to you being successful. We’ll teach you the rest!
To qualify for the programme, you will need:
GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent
Minimum 96 UCAS points from your Level 3 Qualifications e.g. A ‘levels or equivalent
To not currently be on a government funded training course, e.g. on apprenticeship
Have no prior qualifications (level 4 or above) in a data related sector subject area, e.g., in Data Science, Data Analytics or Computer Science
The right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 consecutive years
To have an awareness and interest of data both in business and the wider world
Passion and commitment to solving problems and improving ways of working in business
As a company, to be one of the world’s largest Asset Managers, homebuilders, pension providers and insurances brands, we are diverse by our very nature. And we’re a company that wants to use our diversity and influence to make society better in the long term – for everyone. To do this we need to be a company that welcomes everyone, where everyone can succeed. That means we’re committed to building an inclusive culture in L&G where we can all perform at our best, no matter who we are, what we do or where we do it. So, whoever you are, wherever you are, whatever your story, we’d love to hear from you.
About the business area
Our enterprise-wide programme means that you could be working in any of our divisions which include Group, Legal & General Insurance (LGI), Legal & General Retirement Institutional (LGRI), Legal & General Retail Retirement (LGRR) and Legal & General Capital (LGC). Wherever you are placed you will be delivering essential services and activities that have a real impact on our business and our customers lives, we enable our people to do what they do best, contributing to delivering a great customer service, profitability and strategic growth.
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.
Bringing out the best in you
We believe that good businesses are built on doing the right thing and strive to do what is best for both our people and our customers. This means, enabling you to bring your best self to work by giving you what you need, when you need it.
This is why we have designed a process that puts you in control, because we recognise your time is valuable. At each step, make sure you take time to pause and reflect before progressing to the next, as each subsequent step will ask for a bit more of your time.
We want you to feel comfortable that this process is as fair and inclusive as possible, so please let us know if you need an accommodation for any disability.
At each step we will give more information and clear instructions on what actions you need to take. You will be screened at each of these steps. In brief our recruitment process will include:
The application to this role asking you to upload your CV, application questions, completion of info to assess your eligibility based on A-Level grades and degree, online testing (General Ability), a recorded video interview, virtual networking opportunity with our existing grads and an assessment centre (line manager interview and a presentation).
As part of our online testing and video interview process your personal information (name and email) will be shared with our testing provider. They will only use your data for the purposes of testing. If you have any questions about this then please email futuretalentrecruitment@landg.com
How to find out more
For any queries please contact futuretalentrecruitment@landg.com. Please note we are unable to accept any email applications.
