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Financial and insurance is 4.9% of jobs in Leeds, against 3.3% nationally.
That is 1.47 times what the country averages, so the useful AI skills here differ from the next town along.
Check your fundingTwo minutes, and it costs nothing to ask.Short answer: Leeds employers can put staff through a funded Level 3 or Level 4 AI apprenticeship. Financial and insurance is 4.9% of jobs in Leeds, against 3.3% nationally. The apprenticeship that fits that best here is the AI Data Practitioner Level 3. Funding depends on eligibility and is confirmed before enrolment.
What does Leeds do for a living?
Employment is measured by local authority, so these figures cover Leeds. They are the reason one town needs a different apprenticeship from the next.
| Sector | Share here | Share nationally | Concentration | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial and insurance activities | 4.9% | 3.3% | 1.47x | 25,000 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 12.3% | 8.4% | 1.46x | 63,000 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 0.5% | 0.4% | 1.24x | 2,500 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 0.9% | 0.7% | 1.24x | 4,500 |
Source: ONS Business Register and Employment Survey, 2024. Median full time pay in Leeds is £723.0 a week, about £36,716 a year (ONS Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2025).
Which AI skills are worth having in Leeds?
What follows is where local demand sits, and what an apprentice would spend their time on in each.
Financial and insurance · 1.47x national
25,000 jobs in Leeds
An apprentice here would spend their time on work like this:
- summarising long documents
- file notes and compliance drafting
- client correspondence with review
Administrative and support · 1.46x national
63,000 jobs in Leeds
An apprentice here would spend their time on work like this:
- inbox triage
- scheduling and coordination
- data entry and clean-up
Energy and utilities · 1.24x national
2,500 jobs in Leeds
An apprentice here would spend their time on work like this:
- technical reporting
- outage and incident write-ups
- regulatory returns
Which apprenticeship fits Leeds?
All six are available. These three match the local sector mix most closely.
Level 3AI Data PractitionerWorking with data, reporting and analysis using AI tools.What this one coversLevel 3Digital AI Support PractitionerDay to day digital and AI support inside a team.What this one coversLevel 4AI and Automation PractitionerAutomating repetitive process work end to end.What this one coversNot sure which one fits your team?
Outline what your team handles. We tell you the funding and the course that matches.
Who is hiring near Leeds?
Nearby businesses by sector. It shows the shape of local demand.
- Local firms · 5 sites nearby
- Solicitors · 5 sites nearby
- Universities · 4 sites nearby
- Colleges · 3 sites nearby
- Health and care providers · 2 sites nearby
- Public sector offices · 2 sites nearby
Businesses recorded near Leeds include Entrepreneurial Spark, Pocketworks Mobile Ltd, Blueberry Marketing Solutions Ltd, Leeds General Infirmary, Sport England, The National Lottery Heritage Fund - North, Berrymans Lace Mawer, Zurich Financial Services. Listed as evidence of the local economy. No relationship with us is implied.
How it works
- Tell us what your team does and where the gaps are.
- We check the funding you qualify for and which apprenticeship fits.
- You confirm the candidate, whether that is a new hire or existing staff.
- An approved, APAR registered partner delivers the training around the working week.
Is this right for you?
A good fit if
- You employ people in Leeds and want them more capable with AI tools
- You would rather the training cost was funded than paid out of profit
- You can give someone protected study time during the week
- You want a recognised Level 3 or Level 4 qualification at the end
Not for you if
- You want a one day course. These run over months.
- You want a certificate without the work. There is an assessment.
- You cannot release anyone for off the job learning
- You want consultancy rather than training a person
Questions from Leeds employers
Is AI apprenticeship training really funded for Leeds employers?
Small businesses potentially pay nothing towards the training itself, only the wage. We confirm your funding position before anyone starts.
Can we put existing staff through it, or does it have to be a new hire?
Existing staff can do an apprenticeship. It is often the better option, because they already know your business.
Which course suits employers in Leeds?
AI Data Practitioner Level 3 fits the local sector mix most closely, because financial and insurance runs at 1.47 times the national share here. We confirm the right fit before enrolment.
How much time does the apprentice need away from the job?
There is a set amount of learning away from normal duties. It is scheduled around the job rather than in one go.
Do you deliver in Leeds or is it online?
Training is delivered online by approved, APAR registered partners, so staff in Leeds take part without travelling.
How long does it take to find out if we qualify?
Tell us about the role and we reply with eligibility and the right course. Asking costs nothing.
Find out what you qualify for
A short description of your team is enough. We handle the funding check from there.
Check your fundingTwo minutes, and it costs nothing to ask.Nearby areas
Other places we cover in and around Yorkshire and The Humber.
Before you apply
Three things people in Leeds usually want to check first.