Kickstart Your Career with a NatWest Apprenticeship

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Are you ready to build a thriving career in the banking sector with a leading UK employer?

A NatWest apprenticeship is your chance to get into data, technology, finance or customer service. You’ll get hands-on training, earn a salary, and work on real projects that impact millions of customers.

With a variety of apprenticeships available, from financial customer services to specialist roles in data and cyber security, this is your opportunity to kickstart a flourishing career.

We’re working with NatWest to deliver a 12-day bootcamp targeting  young people from underrepresented backgrounds to give them best chance of securing an apprenticeship role with NatWest. Successfully completing the bootcamp guarantees an interview with NatWest.

What’s involved?

Before interviewing for your apprenticeship, you’ll take part in our 12-day pre-employment bootcamp, delivered both online and in person. You’ll gain CV and interview coaching, workplace skills training, and confidence-building sessions, all designed to help you stand out in the application process and beyond.

To take full advantage of this opportunity, you must be available for the entire duration of the bootcamp.

Who can apply?

✅ 16-24 years old
✅ Received free school meals and/or require additional support to access careers
✅ Did not attend a private/fee-paying school
✅ Ideally, you will have 5 GCSEs (or Nat 4/5s) at Grade 4 and above. Some programmes will have additional academic requirements that will be detailed below.

✅ Been in the UK for a minimum of 3 years

If you’re unsure about eligibility, email applications@ltsb.charity to check.

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The application journey

1. Apply

Take the time to research the opportunity and check you’re eligible, then fill out the form with as much detail as possible. We process applications as soon as we receive them, so apply early to avoid missing out. We’ll aim to get back to you within 2 weeks!

2. Info Session

We’ll check you’re eligible according to our criteria, looking at your background and your education. If you are, you’ll receive an invitation to attend an online info session where you can ask any questions. This is a compulsory part of the process.

3. Assessment Centre

If you attend the info session, you’ll be invited to one of our Assessment Centres which will be in person. This is your chance to show us who you are, and why you think this is the opportunity for you!

3. Receive an offer!

All successful candidates will then receive an offer to join the bootcamp. Once you accept, your spot is guaranteed and we’ll send you everything you need in advance of the bootcamp starting in the summer!

Available Apprenticeship Opportunities

Once you find the right opportunity, click Apply. You’ll also have the chance to select a second-choice role in your application, so there’s no need to apply twice. If you have any questions, email applications@ltsb.charity and we’ll be happy to help!

Check out our Business programme in Birmingham – applications are OPEN NOW for an autumn start.

To be eligible for level 3 positions, you will ideally have 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 / A*-C.

Senior Financial Services Customer Advisor

You’ll help customers manage their finances while delivering outstanding support. If you’re proactive, a great communicator and eager to learn, this role offers the perfect opportunity to develop key skills. Read the job description.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 03/07/2025

To be eligible for level 6 positions you must have 5 National 4 or 5s (Grade A-C).

Providing Financial Services

You’ll help customers manage their finances while delivering outstanding support. If you’re proactive, a great communicator, and eager to learn, this role offers the perfect opportunity to develop key skills and make a real impact. Read the job description here.

Business Administration

You’ll support daily operations, manage administrative tasks, and help improve processes to keep things running smoothly. You’ll work with stakeholders, organise workloads, and use business tools to track progress and support decision-making. Read the job description here.

IT Support

Are you a creative problem-solver? You’ll be working with the wider team to help resolve technical issues, as well as assisting with the maintenance and development of infrastructure at the bank. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 03/07/2025

To be eligible for English equivalent level 4 positions you must have 5 National 5s (grade A – C) and Higher (or equivalent) in a STEM related field.

Financial Accountancy

Do you consider yourself to be highly analytic and great with numbers? As an Accountant Technician, you’ll be creating and reviewing key financial informational so a keen eye for detail is essential. Read the job description here.

Associate Project Manager

You’ll be contributing to helping business customers manage their day to day operations as well helping them plan for the future. In this role you’ll need to great with people and highly adaptable. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 03/07/2025

To be eligible for for level 8 positions you must have 5 National 5s including English & Maths (Grade A-C) and Higher (or equivalent) in a STEM or related field.

IT Support

Are you a creative problem-solver? You’ll be working with the wider team to help resolve technical issues, as well as assisting with the maintenance and development of infrastructure at the bank. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 03/07/2025

Cyber Security (Applications currently paused due to high volume).

You’ll play a key role in protecting customer data, monitoring security threats, and strengthening defences against cyber risks. If you’re analytical, proactive, and eager to learn, this is your chance to start a career in one of the most critical areas of tech. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

Software Developer (Applications currently paused due to high volume).

You’ll gain hands-on coding experience and develop innovative, high-performance applications. If you’re creative, analytical, and eager to learn, this is your chance to kickstart your tech career. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

Data Analytics (Applications currently paused due to high volume).

On a Data Analytics apprenticeship you can expect to learn how to use key data in order to inform decisions to improve business insight. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

To be eligible for level 3 positions, you will ideally have 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 / A*-C.

Senior Financial Customer Advisor (Applications paused due to high volume.)

You’ll help customers manage their finances while delivering outstanding support. If you’re proactive, a great communicator and eager to learn, this role offers the perfect opportunity to develop key skills. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £27,990

Bootcamp start date: 03/07/2025

To be eligible for level 4 positions, you must have 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) and A-Level (or equivalent) in a STEM related field.

Financial Accountancy Apprenticeship

Do you consider yourself to be highly analytic and great with numbers? In this role, you’ll be creating and reviewing key financial informational so a keen eye for detail is essential. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £27,990

Bootcamp start date: 03/07/2025

Data Analyst (Applications paused due to high volume.)

As a Data Analyst Apprentice, you can expect to learn how to gather and present key data in order to inform decisions at the bank. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £27,990

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

DevOps Engineer(Applications paused due to high volume.)

On this apprenticeship you’ll automate software development, testing, and deployment to streamline operations. You’ll gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, cloud platforms, and coding. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £27,990

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

Applications closed due to high volume.

To be eligible for level 6 positions you must have;

  • 5 GCSEs, including English & Maths (Grade 9-7)
  • A-Level (or equivalent) in a STEM or related field.
  • Minimum 96 UCAS points.

Data Scientist Degree

On this degree apprenticeship, you can expect to learn how to use key data in order to inform business insight and drive effective decision-making. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £29,745

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

To be eligible for level 3 positions, you will ideally have 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 / A*-C.

Senior Financial Customer Advisor

You’ll help customers manage their finances while delivering outstanding support. If you’re proactive, a great communicator and eager to learn, this role offers the perfect opportunity to develop key skills. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

To be eligible for level 4 positions, you must have 5 GCSEs (Grade 9-4 / A*-C) and A-Level (or equivalent) in a STEM related field.

Accountant Technician

Do you consider yourself to be highly analytic and great with numbers? As an Accountant Technician, you’ll be creating and reviewing key financial informational so a keen eye for detail is essential. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

Associate Project Manager

You’ll learn to track budgets, quality, and progress while planning and scheduling activities to keep projects on track. You’ll gain experience with risk management, data analysis, and project management tools. In this role you need to great with people and highly adaptable. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025

Data Analyst

As a Data Analyst Apprentice, you can expect to learn how to gather and present key data in order to inform decisions at the bank. Read the job description here.

Starting salary: £25,020

Bootcamp start date: 31/07/2025