2026 Graduate Development Programme Data (Leeds)

About this programme

This programme is designed for students who have recently graduated and are looking to start their career at the heart of the UKs economy.

• length of contract: 24-month programme leading to a permanent position
  • start date: early September 2026
  • location: Leeds offices (hybrid)
  • salary: 33525 as well as our comprehensive benefits package

This could be right for you if you are:

• keen to learn about what we do and gain practical experience
• eager to gain a unique insight into the workings of the UKs central bank
• looking to build your network and pursue a career at the Bank of England

We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

To apply you must have:

• achieved or be expected to achieve a 2.1-degree classification
• achieved 120 UCAS points from three A levels (or equivalent)

What to expect

We start by giving you an introduction to the many areas of the Bank. You will get an idea of the range of specialist roles across the organisation. You will also receive training sessions which focus on crucial skills to develop as a central hire graduates who are driven and intent on learning while building their career with us.

In your first 12 months you will take part in a foundation year covering the Banks breadth of your second year you will have the opportunity to study for a masters in Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation with Warwick Business School.

Data

If you are interested in producing and analysing key economic and financial statistics that are published by the Bank then this stream might be ideal for you. By joining this stream you will help make sure that insights from data analysis can directly inform strategic business decisions. You could help develop impactful visualisations and dashboards to communicate trends supporting robust data management practices and overseeing the integration of data from multiple sourcesall contributing to meaningful data-driven decision-making.

The skills you could develop include:

• data analysis and visualisation (e.g. Python R Excel)
• economic and financial research
• drafting briefing materials and internal notes
• supporting project delivery and stakeholder engagement
• data management practices

Right to work in the UK

For our graduate programmes the Bank may be able to offer visa sponsorship in specific circumstances. We will assess eligibility on a case-by-case basis taking individual circumstances into consideration. All applicants must comply with Home Office regulations. Please note should sponsorship be offered the cost of the Skilled Worker visa application and the immigration health surcharge (IHS) will be payable by the applicant themselves and this will not be reimbursed by the Bank. Please follow this link for further information on the costs involved Skilled Worker visa: How much it costs -

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability and to do that effectively we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.

At the Bank of England we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected so were working hard to build an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity including (but not limited to) age disability ethnicity gender gender identity race religion sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that its by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that well continue to make the best decisions for the public.

For most roles where work can be carried out at home we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office. Subject to that minimum requirement individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them their team and stakeholders.

We are proud to be a member of the governments Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). We are committed to creating an equitable interview process for disabled candidates through our membership of the DCS and this means we guarantee progression to video interview for disabled* applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply under this scheme please select Yes to the DCS question at the end of the application form. We understand however that not all applicants with a disability may wish to apply through this scheme and we fully respect that choice; you will still be fully supported with any support or adjustments you may require.

As we are an equal opportunities employer we are committed to providing adjustments and support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Should you require support with completing your application and require any adjustments for this (even if you do not wish to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme) please contact the recruitment team at BOEadditionalsupport@ who will work with you to provide the support you require. Please be aware that we may need to ask for more information about your disability so that we can provide the necessary support.

*Disability includes but is not limited to visual and hearing impairments mobility impairments autism ADHD diabetes epilepsy dyslexia dyspraxia mental health conditions speech impairments and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (and typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with the Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided at offer stage for successful candidates. Information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes is set out in theBanks Privacy Notice - Application Process

Important: Please ensure that you complete all details in the application form including education work history and all job specific questions. Your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed. Please also ensure you have uploaded a copy of your CV for eligibility checks.

The assessment process will comprise of 4 stages: online application situational judgement test video interview and a virtual assessment centre.