Lloyds Banking Group is recruiting for nearly 300 agentic AI-related roles and offering one of the first Level 6 AI Engineering apprenticeships by a UK bank. The bank, which has branches in Birmingham, is scaling practical AI tools and skills to support customers and help colleagues work more effectively.
AI Training and Skills Development
Since January, more than 400,000 AI Academy courses have been taken, with over 65,000 colleagues completing training on working responsibly with AI, according to the bank. This initiative is part of Lloyds' strategy to integrate AI into daily operations.
Apprenticeship Programme Details
Lloyds is strengthening its future talent pipeline by offering a Level 6 AI Engineering apprenticeship, creating new routes into specialist AI careers for existing talent within the Group. This year, a cohort of 33 apprentices will join the programme across the Group’s UK hubs, gaining hands-on experience while working towards a Level 6 qualification in AI Engineering during their placement.
One apprentice told the bank: "My apprenticeship will give me the chance to build practical skills in software engineering while learning how AI can support the work we do every day. Being able to apply that learning in a real business environment, with support from experienced colleagues, will help me build my confidence. It will show me how these skills can be used responsibly to support colleagues and improve the way we work."
Leadership Perspective
Sharon Doherty, Chief People and Places Officer at Lloyds Banking Group, said: "AI is becoming an increasingly important part of how we support customers and how we work across Lloyds Banking Group. As we scale its use, our focus is on making sure it delivers real benefit in day-to-day roles - helping colleagues make better decisions and enabling us to provide faster, more effective and more personalised support for customers. This is about keeping AI practical and accessible, so everyone can use it in ways that make a meaningful difference."
