Enterprise Leadership graduate Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: March 2021
Overall Rating
4.1 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
4/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
Help to lead and shape projects and initiatives across the group to drive the Groupwide Data & Analytics Strategy and help realise our Group aspirations of Helping Britain Recover! This includes developing the Group’s Data / Data Management Strategy and developing and refreshing the CDAO operating model and supporting innovative ways and technologies to help deliver our strategy
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
To a great extent. Enjoyment of my placement thus far however, has been massively impacted by the global pandemic and lockdown restrictions, resulting in a 100% wfh placement. Nevertheless, the teams ability to still make such a role enjoyable, and make me feel included and part of them, is testament to their great personalities.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
- Knowledge of data management, analytics and data science coupled with an understanding of how to support, use and exploit these capabilities
- Good understanding of cloud technologies and approach to data management in the cloud with a keen interest in technology trends
- Improvement of solving business problems with technology and new ways of working
- Good understanding of cloud technologies and approach to data management in the cloud with a keen interest in technology trends
- Improvement of solving business problems with technology and new ways of working
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
Very well structured with 20% OTJ hours for professional development and MSc Study.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Huge amount of support from my line manager and the wider team. I have weekly 1 hour direct support sessions with my LM to discuss my development and current performance.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Again the training qualification has been massively impacted by the global pandemic and lockdown restrictions and as a result has been all web based. As a result i feel support here has been affected somewhat, and the majority of the learning is self driven and directed.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
From day 1 I was able to see direct applications of my learning into my job role and future responsibilities. As a result I feel my qualification massively helps me to preform better in my role.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There are many social and networking events run weekly bot during and after office hours. However with current restrictions there are no sporting activities, but these were present before hand and there is planning to bring these back ASAP.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The professional development and personal support you receive while on this programme is second to none and far surpassed my expectations. To be able to grow and develop all whilst receiving strong employee benefits and making long lasting friendships is what sets LBG apart from most other competitors.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Be true to yourself! Working at LBG is greatly centred around being open and honest and fitting in with the working environment and with your colleagues. No point lying about who you are to get the job, as you will regret it from day one. In terms of the application process, you should focus on being innovative, collaborative, and inclusive. Follow the above and you should be in a great position! :)
