Country: United Kingdom
IT STARTS HERE
Santander ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what\'s possible.
This is more than a strategic shift. It\'s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.
Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
Corporate and Commercial Banking: The CCB team acts as a strategic partner, offering local expertise combined with the global reach of the Santander Group to help businesses grow and manage their finances effectively. Services include managing assets, acquiring funding, trade finance solution, and online banking platforms. As an apprentice you will need to have the ability to truly listen to clients and colleagues, build lasting relationships, have excellent numerical and writing skill. You will have a highly collaborative approach to work and the confidence to speak up with great ideas, embrace change and seek innovative new ways of doing things.
THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE
CCB is looking for Apprentices based out of various locations.
You have extraordinary potential. Whatever your background or qualifications, an apprenticeship is only the beginning. Through comprehensive training and on-the-job learning, you\'ll develop the confidence, skills, and experience to launch a career with a world-leading bank.
As one of our Corporate & Commercial Banking apprentices, you\'ll get the chance to help our mid-market, large corporate and global customers prosper.
You\'ll undertake three 9-month placements in Relationship Banking, Chief Operating Office and Structured & Specialist Finance teams. All will provide a wealth of exposure and the experience, skills and confidence you need to forge an exceptional career.
Your final 6-month placement will be shaped by you and your future career interests and could be in any area across the Corporate & Commercial bank.
Over 33 months, you\'ll work with and learn from a collaborative and highly skilled team of specialists, as you develop the knowhow behind building successful businesses for our customers and a successful career for you.
What You\'ll Bring
Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We\'re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.
The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience And Education
Maths and English GCSES\'s grade 4 or above (Required)
A minimum of 104 UCAS points (top 3 A Level grades or equivalent, excluding General Studies and Extended Project) from the new UCAS scoring methodology or equivalent, including further education qualifications (Required)
An actively collaborative and intellectually curious approach to work(preferred)
A flair for seeing the small details, as well as the bigger picture (Preferred)
An ability to build strong relationships and influence colleagues at all levels (preferred)
The confidence to share ideas and embrace new ways of working (preferred)
WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT
At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.
Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It\'s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.
Starting salary of £27,500 plus a £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits. *Include salary where authorised
25 days\' holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 26 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: dental insurance, and health assessments. Free medical Insurance.
We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don\'t contribute yourself. We\'ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
Share in Santander\'s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services
Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.
Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare and mental health support.
Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options and tailored wellbeing support.
Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve.
Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills and explore what\'s possible across our international network.
Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.
LOCAL COMPLIANCE
At Santander, we\'re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion or sexual orientation.
We\'re committed to creating a recruitment experience that\'s accessible, fair and welcoming for all candidates.
We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.
Our Corporate and Commercial Banking team have business centres across major cities in the UK as well as presence in our London office. We offer our Corporate & Commercial Banking Apprenticeship Programme in the below regions:
North
London & Southeast
Southwest & Wales
Midlands
Scotland
To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles).
When applying, please consider the travel distance, time and cost to your chosen office location(s).
What To Do Next
If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply.
If there\'s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it\'s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we\'re available through email. You can contact us Salary: GBP 800 - 1400 per month