Apprenticeship Development Manager Review
at Lloyds Banking Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Banking
Birmingham
Review Submitted: March 2026
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
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:
3/5
- Designing and developing apprenticeship programmes aligned to organisational skills needs with current focus on AI and Data apprenticeships
- Leading end‑to‑end delivery from attraction and onboarding through to completion - currently leading the Day 1 feature team for all Next Generation Talent landing in 2026
- Building and managing relationships with other apprenticeship employers, training providers, and internal stakeholders across the business interested in Next Generation Talent
- Ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards, funding rules, and regulatory requirements and engaged with government policy changes for apprenticeships
- Monitoring apprentice progress, performance, and retention, intervening where needed with suppliers and business management
- Translating workforce and talent strategy into structured apprenticeship pathways specifically in the tech and data space within GCOO business areas
- Tracking programme performance using data, KPIs, and reporting on a monthly and ad hoc basis
- Driving continuous improvement of apprentice experience and outcomes through enhancements to the programmes
- Acting as a subject‑matter expert on apprenticeships, policy changes, and best practice for Next Generation Talent Partners facing into the business for new demand
- Leading end‑to‑end delivery from attraction and onboarding through to completion - currently leading the Day 1 feature team for all Next Generation Talent landing in 2026
- Building and managing relationships with other apprenticeship employers, training providers, and internal stakeholders across the business interested in Next Generation Talent
- Ensuring compliance with apprenticeship standards, funding rules, and regulatory requirements and engaged with government policy changes for apprenticeships
- Monitoring apprentice progress, performance, and retention, intervening where needed with suppliers and business management
- Translating workforce and talent strategy into structured apprenticeship pathways specifically in the tech and data space within GCOO business areas
- Tracking programme performance using data, KPIs, and reporting on a monthly and ad hoc basis
- Driving continuous improvement of apprentice experience and outcomes through enhancements to the programmes
- Acting as a subject‑matter expert on apprenticeships, policy changes, and best practice for Next Generation Talent Partners facing into the business for new demand
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Left Programme in November 2025
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
New and developing skills in Leadership
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
Fantastic structure by the training provider
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Great employer support
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Fully supportive.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Helped give me insight into Leadership decision making and understand business strategy better.
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
The Birmingham hub has events happening monthly.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Lloyds Banking Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Overall the company has fantastic opportunities to make a career in the organisation moving different roles and business areas. Great benefits also.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Lloyds Banking Group?
Look at the LBG hiring sites and speak to other colleagues if you can to get an understanding on the culture and values of the organisation. Understand your career path and what you want from the role.
