Job Description

Branch/Department: Credit Risk
Location: Head Office - Sovereign Street (Leeds)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: 23,000
Working Pattern: Hybrid working pattern,
Reference: 6247
Closing Date: 30 October 2025

How you'll help us live our purpose

We've been helping our members save for their future and buy their own home since 1875. Join us and you'll play a big role in helping us to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.



It's a purpose that drives everything we do. And you can play your part too - we have an opportunity to join our Credit Risk team while undertaking a Software Developer level 4 apprenticeship.

How you'll make a difference

This apprenticeship is perfect for those with an interest in a career in Financial Services and becoming a Credit Decisioning Analyst.



You'll be working in the Credit Risk division supporting the delivery of the Society's Credit Risk decisioning systems to support new product development initiatives. Using tools such as PowerCurve, Microsoft SQL, Python and SAS and advanced Microsoft Excel.



Placements during the apprenticeship will align to the curriculum.



Typically, the apprentice will be involved in:


Solution Design User Interface Development Back End Functional Code Low Code Solutions Database Solutions

What will you bring to the role?

Analytical skills Attention to detail Ability to solve problems Communications skills (both written and verbal) Passion for software and IT A computer Science qualification no higher than a level 3.

And in return, you'll get the best from us:

Annual bonus of up to 12% Matched pension contributions up to 10% 26 days holiday, plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme Colleague Mortgage and Saver products 2 days' volunteering per year

We'll give you a place to belong with the support to learn, develop and shape a meaningful career.



Assessment centre will be held on Thursday 13th November in the morning.

Why choose us?

Our business is centred around our people. Our colleagues are at the heart of everything we do, as shown by our Inclusive Employers Gold accreditation in 2023 and 2025. We're committed to equal opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity.



You'll be joining a truly purpose-focused culture which helped us win the Leading with Purpose award at the 2023 Business Culture Awards. This recognises how we've embedded our purpose with our colleagues, and the actions we've taken to put home ownership within reach of more people, generation after generation.

Why wait? Apply now

We'd love to hear from you. But don't wait around - we may close the advert early and we'd hate for you to miss out.



We're devoted to creating a culture and workplace that is representative of the communities we serve. If you'd like to work with us but are unsure if you meet the full criteria for a role, please contact the recruiter so we can find out more about your skills and experience. We're committed to supporting you to be at your best - to discuss any reasonable adjustments we could make, please contact us on careers@leedsbuildingsociety.co.uk.