Is the idea of taking a step back in your current career, to try new roles, something that would be welcome at LBG?

I would say that anything that helps you develop new and different skills will be welcomed. You manage your own development with the support of LBG.

Thanks for the response Phillipa.

A further, related, question if I may - having worked with LBG as a contractor for five years consecutively in areas of Quality Control/Assurance, on a couple of different projects, I'm trying to assess if an Apprenticeship would be deemed a reasonable entry point?

With the experiences I have, whilst also holding a degree, there are other (more "senior" perhaps?) entry points available - but I'm more passionate about developing in a new area that I may not be considered experienced in, even if it means having to start from a more foundational entry point.

If you have a degree then maybe the Graduate programmes may be of interest. You need a
minimum of a 2:2 in any subject. They will open for applications in September for a 2022 start date. I would keep an eye on other "experienced hire" roles on the website too as there may be something of interest.