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Shawbrook runs Thrive, its apprenticeship programme for 18-24 year olds, offering permanent salaried roles from day one: an SCQF Level 6 Providing Financial Services Modern Apprenticeship in Glasgow and Level 4 Data Analyst and Cyber Security apprenticeships in London. It also runs a three-year Risk Analytics Degree Apprenticeship in London on the Level 6 Data Science standard.

Programmes

2 tracked · status for the next intake that is recruiting

Apprenticeship types

4 offered · degree apprenticeships first

  • Risk Analytics Degree Apprenticeship Programme

    Level 6Degree

    Data Science · 3 years (rotational)

    More about this programme: Risk Analytics Degree Apprenticeship Programme
    Standard
    Level 6 Data Science Degree Apprenticeship Standard
    Qualification
    Not published
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Risk Analytics, Decision Science
    Locations
    London

    Page names the 'Level 6 Data Science Degree Apprenticeship Standard'; 2026 applications closed. Leads to a data-driven role in the Risk team.

    Source for Risk Analytics Degree Apprenticeship Programme

  • Thrive: Data Analyst Apprentice - Level 4

    Level 4

    Data · 15-18 months

    More about this programme: Thrive: Data Analyst Apprentice - Level 4
    Standard
    Data Analyst
    Qualification
    Level 4 Data Analyst Apprenticeship
    University or provider
    Data Fellowship
    Business areas
    Data, Regulatory Reporting
    Locations
    London

    Power BI, SQL, regulatory reporting and data governance; applications closed.

    Source for Thrive: Data Analyst Apprentice - Level 4

  • Thrive: Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4

    Level 4

    Cyber Security · 15-18 months

    More about this programme: Thrive: Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4
    Standard
    Cyber Security Technologist
    Qualification
    Level 4 Cyber Security Technologist Apprenticeship
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Information Security
    Locations
    London

    Rotations across security disciplines; applications closed.

    Source for Thrive: Cyber Security Apprentice - Level 4

  • Thrive: Business and Retail Banking Modern Apprenticeship (Glasgow)

    Level not published

    Financial Services · 16-18 months

    More about this programme: Thrive: Business and Retail Banking Modern Apprenticeship (Glasgow)
    Standard
    Providing Financial Services (SCQF Level 6 Modern Apprenticeship, Scotland)
    Qualification
    SCQF Level 6 Providing Financial Services Modern Apprenticeship
    University or provider
    Not published
    Business areas
    Retail Mortgages
    Locations
    Glasgow

    Scottish Modern Apprenticeship; Shawbrook equates it to an advanced (Level 3) apprenticeship but no England level is assigned here.

    Source for Thrive: Business and Retail Banking Modern Apprenticeship (Glasgow)

Entry requirements

A levels
Thrive: in Year 13 (or S5/S6) or equivalent, completing studies in summer 2026. Risk Analytics: A-level qualified, ideally in STEM subjects (Maths, IT, Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Economics)
UCAS points
Not published
GCSEs
GCSE grades 9-4 (A*-C) in Maths and English, or National 5 at C or above in Scotland
Equivalents
National 5 (Scotland); applicants without the GCSEs considered where there are extenuating circumstances
Other
Thrive is for 18-24 year olds (up to 29 for carers or disabled applicants); UK right to work and 3 years' continuous UK residence; cannot already hold a qualification in the apprenticeship area.

As Shawbrook publishes them; requirements differ between programmes, so check the advert before you apply.

Typical timeline

Opens
Not published
Closes
Not published
Assessment
Not published
Offers
Not published
Starts
September 2026

Locations and universities

Locations
London, Glasgow
Universities and training providers
Data Fellowship (Level 4 Data Analyst)

Salary and benefits

Starting salary
Not published
Progression
Not published
Notes
Thrive offers a 'competitive salary' with bonus eligibility; figures not published on the programme page.
Benefits
  • Permanent job from day one
  • Bonus eligibility and all employee benefits
  • Contributory pension and death-in-service insurance
  • Family-friendly policies from day one
  • Headspace, Peppy and an Employee Assistance Programme
  • Cycle to work scheme and gym discounts

Cohort size and intakes

Intake years
2026 intake

What stands out

Apprentices get a permanent contract from day one, and the Thrive programme is limited to 18-24 year olds with explicit flexibility for carers and disabled applicants.

Not published by Shawbrook when we last checked: application stages. We leave gaps empty rather than guess.

Sources

Where every fact above comes from
  1. 1
    shawbrook.co.uk/about-us/careers/thrive-apprenticeship-programme

    Accessed · Thrive eligibility, Glasgow SCQF 6 (16-18 months), London L4 Data Analyst (Data Fellowship) and L4 Cyber Security Technologist (15-18 months), permanent job.

  2. 2
    shawbrook.co.uk/about-us/careers/risk-analytics-degree-apprenticeship-programme

    Accessed · Three-year programme, Level 6 Data Science degree apprenticeship standard, London, A-level STEM, 2026 closed.

  3. 3
    shawbrook.co.uk/about-us/careers/reward

    Accessed · Benefits.

  4. 4
    careers.shawbrook.co.uk/en/jobs

    Accessed · Glasgow Thrive advert (ref1613v) now redirects to the job list; no live apprenticeship.

  5. 5
    shawbrook.co.uk

    Accessed · Footer strapline 'Real world banking.'.

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