2026 Digital and Data Graduate

Leonardo UK Ltd; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Yeovil is seeking a Digital and Data Graduate for their Graduate Programme. This opportunity offers rotations in various digital functions and significant professional development. Ideal candidates should have a minimum 2:1 Bachelor's in a relevant field and a passion for digital careers. The role includes a competitive salary and multiple benefits, including bonuses and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous leave options

Pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

Access to mental health support

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Annual flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for building a digital career.
• Ability to develop in various data operations.
• Good understanding of the data and digital landscape.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Graduate Programme with rotations across digital areas.
• Deliver digital products to internal and external customers.
• Engage in exciting project work as part of a team.

Skills

Curiosity

Analytical mindset

Education

Minimum 2:1 Bachelor's in relevant field

Master's degree in data analytics related subject

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

Are you ready to launch your career and make an impact on real-world projects from day one?

At Leonardo, we’re looking for graduates who want to be part of something bigger—shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for professional development.

Our 2 year Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to work on exciting and challenging projects alongside subject matter experts.

On joining, you will receive a competitive starting salary, plus a £1,000 welcome bonus. You’ll also be eligible for a £1,000 exit bonus upon successful completion of the programme. In addition, you may be eligible for a Temporary Accommodation Allowance (TAA), subject to specific criteria.

We encourage you to spend at least four days each week on site to integrate with your team and maximise your learning experience.

We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Digital and Data Graduate within the Customer Support & Training (CS&T) function.

During the programme, you will:

Start with an Induction into Leonardo, followed by team building activities. There will also be a Customer Support specific induction to ensure that scheme requirements and expectations are fully established.

You will be provided with a wealth ofdevelopmentopportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personaldevelopmentgoals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals.

Typically, your placements will consist of 3-6 month rotations across all the Digital areas within CS&T and beyond. The graduate scheme will give you the opportunity to build on your technical knowledge and also develop soft skills through opportunities which a direct entry position may not be able to. In conjunction with the CS&T Management Team and the Early Careers Team, you will have the opportunity to input into the design of your training scheme to include placements which give an insight into the complete digital landscape.

At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personaldevelopment, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera & LinkedIn onlinetrainingplatforms that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.

As a Digital and Data Graduate, you will

Learn about all aspects of the data and digital landscape in Leonardo to include;

• Developing in the Data Platform with development operations, Data Engineering, Advanced Analytics, Data Science, Software development, data governance, working with Helicopter and business derived data and applications.
• As part of your programme you will be expected to own and deliver digital products to internal and external customers.

What you’ll bring

Entry Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 Bachelors in a Computer Science/ Mathematic/ Data Science/ Engineering/ Economics related subject. We are open to candidates who have a degree with significant analytics element as part of the course. You will also need a curious mindset, and a genuine passion for building a digital career. Desirable: A master’s degree in data analytics based subject area.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) will apply, this will include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do, key contributors in shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your wellbeing matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding performance: All employees are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Join in our success: Our annual Employee Stock Ownership Plan provides you the opportunity to own shares in Leonardo.
• Tailored perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/company-benefits

We are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people, communities and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

Be part of something bigger - apply now!

Primary Location:

GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd

Contract Type:

Fixed term

Hybrid Working: