Software Practitioners Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
Bristol
Review Submitted: March 2025
Overall Rating
5 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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:
5/5
Really well supported programme with great opportunities to develop technically as well as professionally
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I’ve loved the programme and working for Lloyds
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Loads!
Coding in Java and Python
Web Interface Automated Testing
Technical Currency Management
Presenting
Storytelling
PowerBI and PowerPlatform and much more
Coding in Java and Python
Web Interface Automated Testing
Technical Currency Management
Presenting
Storytelling
PowerBI and PowerPlatform and much more
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Overall it was really well managed, there are lots of different sources of support from the apprenticeship team, line managers, mentors and the wider team
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I’ve been incredibly supported throughout, given the time to complete my studies, and support to try new skills and opportunities.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Plenty, I’m given time to learn and complete my portfolio.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
It has given me a really good baseline to build upon with my knowledge learnt from 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
Yes, I’ve been involved with lots of events, from working on culture sessions to attending really fun event like dragon boat racing!
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I have been so well supported throughout. It has given me the confidence to push myself a develop at an accelerated pace.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Be bold, be curious and be excited about learning!
