Data Analyst Graduate - Data Insights Solutions

Graduating soon? Apply today and start building your digital future! If you have an inquisitive mind and a can-do attitude, our graduate scheme is your gateway to a thriving digital career. It’s designed for anyone wanting to pursue a path forward in the digital world, offering hands-on experience, expert mentorship, and the chance to build future-ready skills in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

We’re looking for graduates with a proactive mindset, adaptability, and strong communication, teamwork, collaboration and problem-solving skills to succeed. To be eligible, you should have already graduated, or be on track to graduate this year, with a minimum 2:2 in a relevant discipline.

We are looking for people who are expecting a BSc, BA, Master’s or equivalent degree with a minimum 2:1 classification in a relevant field such as Mathematics, Social Science(s), Data Science, Economics or a related discipline with a strong emphasis on quantitative/statistical analysis.

Please note the closing date for this role is: Sunday 25th January 2026.

Salary: £29,500 per annum plus excellent bespoke benefits

Working week: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm

Hours: 35 hours per week

Duration: 15th September 2026 – 28th July 2028

Working location / style: Hybrid / Flexible - A blend of working from home and your nominated hub office. We have hubs located in London, Bristol, Manchester and Oxford.

About Jisc: Jisc is the UK’s digital, data and technology agency for tertiary education, research and innovation, uniquely positioned to lead and support the sector in building a better digital future for students, communities and society.

Why Choose the Jisc Graduate scheme? At Jisc, we’re proud to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where every voice is valued. Our September 2026 Graduate programme offers exciting opportunities to grow and thrive in the digital sector, with hands-on experience across three unique business workstream rotations, to explore different aspects of our organisation.

Your future team: You’ll be joining the Official Statistics team which is part of the Data Insights & Solutions department. Here, we turn complex data into powerful stories about UK higher education. We will give you the opportunity to work and gain valuable experience within the team who are responsible for the preparation and release of Jisc’s statutory data products about UK higher education.

A Day in the life of a Data Analyst Graduate: During your placement, you’ll rotate through three key areas of work that keep our team and department running smoothly. Each day brings fresh challenges and learning opportunities, whether you’re contributing to our upcoming Data Publication Modernisation programme or supporting essential business-as-usual tasks.

What You’ll Get Stuck into: Across your rotations, you’ll dive into three exciting streams of work that blend innovation with impact:

• Crafting official statistics publications – Help shape the data releases that inform national conversations on higher education.
• Automating statistical pipelines – Streamline how data flows, making our processes smarter, faster, and more reliable.
• Designing dashboards and visualisations – Turn complex datasets into clear, compelling visuals that tell powerful stories.

You’ll have flexibility across workstreams, spending around eight months in each to explore different facets of our data insight’s function. You’ll have the chance to contribute ideas, collaborate across data functions, and build skills in data manipulation, automation, and dashboard development.

Who we’re looking for:

• Strong analytical skills by extracting, manipulating, analysing, and quality-assuring data using advanced query languages or data tools.
• Excellent organising and planning skills by managing time and workload effectively, even under high volumes and tight deadlines.
• Ability to build positive working relationships within your immediate team to deliver key outcomes, demonstrating strong collaboration skills.
• Demonstrates continuing professional development through curiosity, eagerness to learn, and a genuine interest in discovering new information.
• Applies a strong level of analytical and critical thinking to solve problems with precision and insight.
• An interest in tertiary education would be preferable but is not essential.

Discover the amazing benefits we provide! Here’s what you can look forward to:

• Hands-On Experience - Work on real projects.
• Mentorship and Support - One-on-one support from experienced professionals.
• Career Growth - Opportunities for advancement.
• Community - Join networks like Youth Network, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, Women’s Network, and more.
• 31 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) that includes three closure days over Christmas.
• Flexible work pattern, which can adapt to suit your schedules and personal commitments.
• Buy up to an additional 5 days leave during the flexible benefits window.
• A range of wellbeing lifestyle benefits including company paid health care cash plan, mental health first aiders and support.
• Allocated allowance of up to £250 to equip your home office.
• Financial well-being support including access to preferential loan and savings plans, mortgage advice, will writing tools and support.
• A wide range of discounts and cashback from retailers and big-name high-street stores.
• Support your volunteering with up to 3 days volunteer leave per year.
• Claim back the cost of a Young Person’s Railcard each year, saving 1/3 on rail travel.

Entry requirements:

• Not in full-time education (you can of course be in education when you apply but must have completed your studies by the time the graduate scheme starts).
• You should have already graduated, or be on track to graduate this year, with a minimum 2:2 in a relevant discipline. (A master’s degree is also accepted).

Sponsorship: Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Supporting you through the recruitment process: We’re committed to an inclusive recruitment process that removes barriers and empowers you to showcase your talent. If you have a disability, long-term health condition, are neurodivergent, or need reasonable adjustments for any other reason, please let us know at any stage of the process so that we can support.

Interview Process: Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed against the criteria outlined for the role. You will receive an email confirming whether you’ve been shortlisted or not selected to progress further.

We look forward to receiving your application and wish you the very best of luck!