Graduate Data Analyst

Salary:

30252 GBP Annual

Pension:

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%. Please refer to the Civil Service Pensions website for more information.

Type: Full time

Fixed Term:

24 Months

**Please note: The advert will close at 11:59PM the night before the listed closing date.**

SLC offer a blended working model which will typically be 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.

Your Future Starts here

Student Loans Company is a non-profit making Government-owned organisation to provide loans and grants to students in universities and colleges in the UK. Since 1989 we have enabled our customers to invest in their futures by delivering secure accurate and efficient assessment payment and repayment services.

Our Values

Culture is at the heart of everything we do at SLC and we are guided by our five values which help make SLC a great place to work:

• Honesty: We act with integrity and transparency sharing information openly and addressing challenges with courage.
• Empowerment: We enable people to take initiative make impactful decisions and continuously learn and grow.
• Accountability: We deliver on commitments own our successes and mistakes and strive for quality outcomes.
• Respect: We value diverse perspectives actively listen and create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• Trust: We collaborate across teams build dependable relationships and work as one to deliver for our customers.
  

These values are more than wordsthey guide our decisions shape our collaborations and strengthen our impact on the students we serve.

About the role

Our Data Centre of Excellence (Data CoE) shapes the data strategy for the organisation setting the standards that ensure our data is accessible trusted and ready to power insights that support SLCs mission.

As a Graduate Data Analyst youll play a meaningful role in delivering key projects across the Data CoE. This 24month rotational programme gives you handson experience across critical business areas while you develop skills in data management reporting analytics and performance insight.

If youre driven by curiosity motivated by learning and excited about turning data into real-world impact this programme is for you.

Through structured learning modules and daytoday project work youll build your technical skills grow your professional confidence and contribute directly to business decisions and outcomes.

Youll rotate across four key teamsData Management Business Intelligence Operations Business Intelligence and Repayments Insight & Performancegiving you a unique understanding of the diverse data needs of a complex UKwide Department for Education (DfE) organisation.

This is a fantastic opportunity to explore different areas of data before choosing where you want to specialise all while working on projects that support students across all four nations of the UK.

Throughout the programme youll collaborate with experienced colleagues receive dedicated mentorship and be supported to develop the skills and confidence you need to take the next step in your career.

What you bring:

Essential

• Degree-level qualification in Data Science/Analytics Mathematics Statistics or related field at 2.2 or above anticipated by Summer 2026 or gained within the last two years
• Ability to
  • communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues and customers by actively listening delivering quality information timely and professional support that upholds public service
  • manage interpret and use data to support decision making and drive effective outcomes
  • use digital tools and technologies to communicate access information and solve problems
  • identify assess and manage risks to minimise potential impacts
  • demonstrate readiness to new ways of working and remain effective in ambiguous situations while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Adaptable and willingness to learn across multiple business areas

Desirable

• Understanding of Data Management principles (e.g. data definition data lineage/CRUD)
• Familiarity with dashboard and report development and data visualization principles
• Experience with data analysis or reporting tools and coding languages (e.g. Tableau SQL)

Further Information

We will be hosting two information webinars for candidates who would like to know more about the Graduate Data Analyst programme and the recruitment process. If you would like to attend please register for one of the sessions below;

Thursday 5th February 4.30pm-5.30pm

Tuesday 24th February 4.00pm-5.00pm

You can expect more from a career with SLC. We support colleagues to unlock their potential through our Career Pathways development programme and offer an excellent benefit and rewards package that includes:

• 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
• Option to buy/sell annual leave
• Flexi-time and enhanced flexible working options available
• Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme
• Life insurance cover for 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced company sick pay and family leave including maternity paternity and adoption
• Contributory lifestyle benefit options including discounts at hundreds of retailers cycle to work scheme access to the Civil Service Sports and Leisure Club for discounted gym memberships and an optional dental insurance scheme
• To find out whats its like to work at Student Loans Company click here SLC Careers

The Legal Bits

Well need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept there are some background checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include employment history criminal record check credit reference check and fraud check.

SLC are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive for all candidates and will make reasonable adjustments for those who consider themselves to have a disability or long-term condition in line with the Equality Act 2010. Our application process provides candidates with the opportunity to request reasonable adjustments but if you would like to discuss this in more detail please email .

Sound good If so please apply below and a member of our dedicated Recruitment Team will be in touch!