At a Glance
- Tasks: Dive into data analysis with hands-on training and real projects.
- Company: Join iO-Sphere, a forward-thinking company connecting you to top employers.
- Benefits: Fully-funded training, portfolio building, and direct job opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive environment with a focus on diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Gain real experience in just 10 weeks and kickstart your data career.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed, just a passion for numbers and analytics.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 30000 £ per year.
Break into data without experience. We fund your training and connect you to hiring employers. Most entry-level data jobs demand experience you cannot get without one. iO-Sphere has built a different way in. We run a 10-week, fully-funded training programme in partnership with Oxfordshire employers who are ready to hire directly from the cohort. No CV filtering. No unpaid internships. Just 10 weeks of real work with real data and, at the end, real job opportunities.
How it works:
- Apply – Quick eligibility check and screening calls
- Join the cohort – 10 weeks working in PRISM, our simulated company with 500m+ rows of real data
- Build your portfolio – Develop skills in Excel, AI, Power BI, and data storytelling through real projects
- Interview with partners – Employers hire the best directly from our candidate pool
- Get placed – If not hired by one of our partners, you get 6 months of intensive career support until you land a role
Over 800 people we've trained are now working at companies like Beyond: Ocado, Xander Talent, and Metametrics.
What you get:
- 10-weeks of fully-funded training to build the real experience needed to land a job in data
- A portfolio of real work to show in interviews, not just a certificate
- Skills that actually get tested in hiring processes
- The best get the opportunity to interview with our partners
- If not hired by a partner, then you will receive intensive career coaching and support to secure your own role
The details:
- Start date: July 6, 2026
- Duration: 10 weeks, full-time (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm)
- Cost: Fully funded for residents of Oxfordshire —no cost to you
- Cohort size: 37 candidates
Requirements:
- Live in Oxfordshire
- Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
- Can commit full-time for 10 weeks starting July 6th
- Analytical and numerate, comfortable working with numbers
- Strong written and spoken English
This is for you if:
- You're actively job hunting for data roles
- You keep hitting 'experience required' on entry-level jobs
- You'd rather show what you can do than optimise your CV
- You're a career changer, recent graduate, or someone ready for a new direction
This isn't for you if:
- You can't commit full-time for 10 weeks
- You're looking for remote-only or part-time
- You already have significant analytics experience
Funded by Enterprise Oxfordshire through the Skills Bootcamps programme. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, parents, and people with disabilities. Reasonable adjustments available throughout the process.
Data Analyst Trainee employer: IO Sphere
iO-Sphere is an exceptional employer that offers a unique opportunity for aspiring data analysts through its fully-funded 10-week training programme. Located in Oxfordshire, we foster a supportive work culture that prioritises hands-on experience and real job placements, ensuring that our trainees not only build valuable skills but also gain access to a network of hiring employers. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, we provide intensive career support to all participants, making it an ideal environment for those looking to launch their careers in data.
