Data Analytics Graduate Programme

Data Analytics Graduate Programme

Programme title: Data Analytics Graduate Programme

Salary: Minimum 35000. Salary is dependent on location role and qualifications.

Location: Bristol

Application closing date: 16 October 2025

Programme start date: September 2026

Role ID: 66848

What will you do on the programme

As a Data Analytics graduate you wont just be working with data youll be influencing how we operate and support critical national infrastructure. Your work will help optimise operations reduce risk and enhance the performance of vital assets across defence nuclear and emergency services.

Youll explore the full data lifecycle from sourcing and cleaning datasets to uncovering patterns and presenting insights through clear compelling visuals. This involves building reports in Power BI conducting statistical analysis or creating dashboards that highlight whats working and where we can improve.

Youll gain in-depth knowledge of our enterprise systems and contribute to projects that improve how we capture manage and use data. Some placements may also involve developing customer-facing applications and data solutions in Palantir Foundry to support smarter faster decision-making.

With support from mentors and collaboration with experienced colleagues youll quickly build confidence learning to communicate insights challenge assumptions and contribute fresh ideas. Youll help shape strategy drive innovation and improve the way teams work.

How is the programme structured

This two-year programme is built around a series of rotational placements each lasting between three and six months. These rotations are designed to give you practical experience across a variety of teams tools and challenges helping you discover where your strengths and interests lie.

By the end of the programme youll have a strong foundation in data analytics and a clear sense of how your work can drive impact across a complex data-driven organisation.

How do we develop and support you

From day one youll receive structured support personalised training and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.

Youll join our Graduate Development Programme featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication personal branding resilience and wellbeing.

Alongside this youll have access to online learning resources such as DataCamp and OReilly plus a dedicated mentor to guide your development and support you in working towards professional chartership with bodies like the British Computer Society or the Institute of Mathematics for Data Science with funding and time provided to help you meet the requirements.

Youll develop key skills in data visualisation cloud platforms agile ways of working and ethical AI. Depending on your placement you may also explore areas like Business Analysis Project Management and Software Testing. There could also be opportunities to boost your learning with courses like SQL Python or Palantir Foundry.

What rewards and benefits will you get

We want you to feel supported valued and excited about whats ahead. Thats why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.

In addition to a minimum starting salary of 35000 youll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits including cycle to work scheme discounts
• Wellbeing support covering mental physical financial and social wellbeing with services like our Employee Assistance Programme digital GP service and health checks.

Youll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

What do you need to apply

• A (Hons) degree in Mathematics Physics Statistics Operational Research and/or Computer Science.
• Many of our graduate programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth nationality citizenship or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) Security Check (SC) and Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPPI) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - .

Where will you be based

Places on our Data Analytics programme for Autumn 2026 are available in Bristol.

Our business in Bristol is a key strategic partner to our customers the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Royal Navy. We ensure the UK Royal Navy goes to sea safely by sustaining the submarines with updates design and documentation upgrades and overhauls. We are developing innovative Operations Centres technology insertion programmes predictive data analytics and visualisation and training aids using games engine technologies.

Your home base will be the Bristol office but some of your placements may be at other sites.

Ready to apply

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered we strongly recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.