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As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role and have a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition, through the Disability Confident Scheme.\nWe provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers - just let us know what you need.\nWe also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes…\nA generous pension contribution of up to 15%\nAn annual bonus award, subject to Group performance\nShare schemes including free shares\nBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping\n30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top\nA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies\nReady for a career where you’ll learn and thrive? Apply today and find out more.\nAt Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. 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