People Science Graduate Scheme
Turn Insight into Impact. Reinvent the World of Work. Help redefine how people work, powered by data, AI and human insight.

Where Insight meets innovation
The future belongs to people who can combine human understanding, data and technology to solve complex problems.
As a People Science Graduate, you'll help shape how one of the UK's largest organisations works, evolves and prepares for the future. From AI and workforce strategy to behavioural science and organisational transformation, you'll work on real challenges that influence how people work, learn, perform and thrive.
Bring your curiosity, analytical thinking and creativity. We'll help you build the skills to turn insight into action and ideas into impact.

Two years. Lasting impact
Over two years, you'll experience a range of placements across People & Places, developing expertise across data, strategy, technology and workforce innovation.
You'll:
- Contribute to meaningful business challenges from day one
- Apply data, experimentation and insight to real-world problems
- Build skills across analytics, design, strategy and stakeholder influence
- Gain experience in diverse teams and disciplines
- Develop a broad understanding of how organisations create value through people

Define the future. Don’t just adapt to it.
No two placements are the same, but you could:
- Explore how AI and emerging technologies are changing the world of work
- Use data and behavioural insight to tackle complex workforce challenges
- Help shape future workforce and skills strategies
- Improve colleague experiences through product thinking and innovation
- Turn complex information into clear recommendations for senior leaders
- Work with teams across the business to design solutions that create real impact

Build capabilities for a changing world.
Throughout the programme you'll develop skills that will remain valuable throughout your career, including:
- Data analysis and evidence-based decision making
- Problem solving through experimentation and innovation
- Understanding how people, systems and organisations interact
- Storytelling with data and influencing through insight
- Navigating complexity and ambiguity with confidence
- Building trusted relationships across diverse stakeholder groups

Work alongside people shaping what's next.
You'll have opportunities to:
- Present ideas and insights to senior leaders
- Influence decisions that affect thousands of colleagues
- Learn from experts across people, data, technology and business disciplines
- Build a network across one of the UK's largest organisations
- Take ownership early and see the impact of your work

Your future. Fully backed
By the end of the scheme, you’ll have:
- A deep understanding of how organisations work and evolve
- Experience solving real business challenges through insight and innovation
- A unique combination of analytical, strategic and human-centred capabilities
- Exposure to emerging technologies and the future of work
- The opportunity to pursue professional qualifications and certifications
Requirements
- While we do not require a set minimum degree achievement, we strongly recommend the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this will be assessed through the application process.
- Note: We cannot sponsor visas.
This programme operates in various UK regional locations, including Leeds, Bristol and Edinburgh.
You’ll apply to one of these regional locations and will be based there for the duration of your programme. We support hybrid working, where you’ll be expected to spend a minimum of two days each week in the office where you have been placed.
Applications for our People Science Graduate Scheme open on 10th September. Bristol and Edinburgh applications will close on 25th October and Leeds will close on 8th November.
Apply soon, as our schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
Our application process is designed to help you shine. We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture.
Find details, including stages and tips for success, on our Graduate Application Process page.
Apply now!
Applications are now open! Think big. Act bold. We’re waiting for you to take the first step in joining Lloyds Banking Group where your ambition meets our opportunity.

