Graduate Data Scientist

Graduate Data & Analytics Programme – 3 years

Location: North West England (multiple sites)

Salary: £31,250 starting salary (annual reviews and increases)

Type: Full-time, permanent

Join a leading UK utilities organisation on a 3-year graduate programme designed to launch your career in data science and analytics. You’ll work on real-world projects that help shape a sustainable future—using data to drive efficiency, innovation, and positive change across critical services.

What you’ll do

• Work with business teams to identify where analytics can create value
• Develop insights using tools such as Power BI, Python, R and SQL
• Create data models and visualisations to support strategic and operational decision-making
• Apply machine learning, AI and statistical methods to generate actionable insights
• Ensure data quality, security and compliance with data governance standards
• Collaborate with data engineers, architects, and managers to build automated, reliable and secure services
• Communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Continuously improve processes and adopt best practices in coding and analytics

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 2:1 degree in Data Science, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong technical skills in programming, statistical analysis and data visualisation
• Critical thinking and proactive problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Flexibility to work across different teams and travel to sites when needed
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for sustainability and innovation

Why join

• Competitive starting salary of £31,250, increasing annually throughout the programme
• 26 days annual leave (rising to 30 after four years) plus bank holidays
• Up to £500 reimbursed towards driving lessons and test (subject to conditions)
• Private healthcare, award-winning pension scheme and discounted gym membership
• Tailored development programme, mentorship and structured career progression
• Opportunities to work across multiple teams and locations in the North West

Recruitment process

• Online application and tests
• Online interview via Microsoft Teams
• In-person assessment centre (between 17 November and 19 December 2025)

Please note: based on current immigration guidelines, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Application deadline: 13 October 2025 (early applications encouraged).

If you’re ready to use data to make a meaningful impact on sustainability and critical infrastructure, this graduate programme is the perfect first step in your career.