The posting
End Date
Sunday 31 January 2027
Salary Range
£26,200
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Job Description Summary
"Prior to submitting your application, please visit our early careers website to find out more about the schemes we offer and the recruitment journey: www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com.
Our schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.
Please make sure that you will be available to work 35 hours per week for the duration of the internship placement (June 21st – August 13th 2027) in order to be eligible for this program.
If you have any questions, please do contact the team at [email protected]"
Job Description
A front-row seat to the science of work
When it comes to shaping how one of the UK’s largest organisations works, traditional HR can only take us so far. We need data that leaves no room for guesswork. Technology that keeps people and processes connected. And strategy that’s born out of insight. Exactly what our People & Places teams do every single day.
But they don’t do it alone. Our occupational psychologists are the people behind the people – using behavioural science, research and insight to understand what makes work better. Be an Occupational Psychology intern with us and see how it all happens up close.
8 future-defining weeks
This isn’t an internship where you just sit back and observe. That means you’ll have a front-row seat to occupational psychology in action. And along the way, you’ll: sit-back-and-watch kind of internship. That means you’ll get a front-row seat to occupational psychology in action. And along the way, you’ll:
- Work with different teams on different projects
- Apply your classroom learning to real scenarios
- Gain a deeper understanding of what occupational psychology is like in the workplace.
The work you could be doing
- Decode what makes people tick and turn it into practical solutions
- Help teams work better, not just harder
- Find out what drives performance and help people thrive
- Build more inclusive ways of working
- Help leaders bring out the best in their teams
And whatever you do, you’ll do it with the backing of the wider internship and Next Generation Talent community. That means having access to a central learning journey, networking opportunities and experiences that go beyond the usual.
What’s next
This internship marks the beginning of a rewarding career in Occupational Psychology. As you develop your skills and expand your network, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your abilities. And if you perform as well as we believe you can, you may be considered for upcoming graduate opportunities.
Requirements
What you need to apply
- Be currently studying, or intending to study, a BPS-accredited Master's in Occupational Psychology
- Willing to gain practical experience
- While we do not require a set projected minimum degree achievement, we recommend demonstrating sound knowledge, understanding and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this, alongside behaviours and values, will be assessed through the application process.
- We cannot sponsor visas.
Location
This programme is based in Bristol. With our hybrid policy, you’ll spend at least two days a week in the office. Interns are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.
Opening and closing date
Applications for the Occupational Psychology Internship open on 3rd November and will close on 31st January 2027.
Apply soon, as this apprenticeship may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
How to Apply
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 how to apply page.
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
