Early Talent
Applications for our October programme have now closed
Our next round of apprenticeship opportunities will be open in Spring 2026.
Data and Insights are helping us improve services, find new solutions to old problems, and make us a better bank for our customers.
You’ll get the chance to work with cutting edge technology to help us devise better systems to gather, manage and analyse our data. Providing us with new ways to help people, families and businesses thrive.
Taking that next step towards a career can be a bit daunting. That’s why we do everything we can to support you on your journey. From giving you the time you need to get adjusted in your new job, to giving you direct one to one support whenever you’re having difficulty.
We encourage you to put your best foot forward every step of the way. But never mind what we have to say. Find out what our Data and Insights apprentices think of us.
Text: Who are you?
Ben Osbourne, Apprentice Data Analyst: I’m Ben, I’m an apprentice Data Analyst.
Text: What made you choose this apprenticeship?
Ben: So I saw an opportunity with NatWest where I could further my career, so I went for it.
Text: Describe your apprenticeship in three words?
Ben: Fun, exciting and rewarding.
Text: Why NatWest Group for your apprenticeship?
Ben: Well, when I saw the advertisement, I thought it was a fantastic opportunity to take on new challenges, develop new skills in a field I wasn’t familiar with before. So that’s why I went for it.
Text: What’s the best thing about this apprenticeship?
Ben: I think for me, it’s definitely the challenge and being able to apply myself into a new team that I haven’t done before.
Text: Where are you now on your apprenticeship journey?
Ben: So I’ve just finished my apprenticeship journey, so after 18 months I’ve got my level eight diploma in data analytics so I’ll just wait and see my final mark.
Text: How are you rewarded?
Ben: So we’re rewarded with a great benefit scheme in terms of a pension and that, so it allows us to plan for the future which is amazing because it alleviates that pressure for future planning.
Text: How will your future career look with the qualification you’ll gain following your apprenticeship?
Ben: So by getting my diploma in data analytics it means that it opens up a multitude of fields within the bank and also possibly going into new teams which is a fantastic opportunity because it’s great to expand my knowledge and skills.
Text: Do you feel you can make an impact through your apprenticeship?
Ben: Absolutely, I think it can make an impact. I feel like from day one I’ve been allowed to express myself and take on new challenges, which I haven’t done before which has been great because it’s allowed me to expand my knowledge in so many different areas.
Unless you’re looking to do a Degree Level Apprenticeship you don’t need any formal qualifications to apply for one of our apprenticeships, so who are we looking for?
Are you good with numbers? Do you like the idea of using data to solve some of the biggest problems we face today, such as inequality and climate change? Are you not just interested in the numbers but improving the lives of the people behind them? If the answer to any of those questions is “yes”, then a Data and Insights Apprenticeship is the perfect place for you.
Apprenticeships set you up for what to expect in your career, it’s so important to get real-life experience.”
Your go-to person at the start of your apprenticeship who will provide role-specific training, answer your questions, offer advice, and help you meet peers.
They’ll work alongside you day-to-day across your apprenticeship journey, providing feedback and support to help you achieve your goals and develop your skills.
An apprentice peer that will connect with you before you start your apprenticeship, and support you on any queries such as qualifications or what it’s like to be an apprentice at NatWest Group.
Your apprentice colleagues are on the journey with you and there will be plenty of opportunities to connect and support each other.
