Associate Data Scientist - Graduate Programme

Tesco PLC; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

Structured training

Rotational placements

Job summary

dunnhumby is seeking talented individuals to join our 2027 Data Science Graduate Programme in London. You will rotate through Applied Data Scientist and Data Science Engineer roles across two placements during a 12-month programme.

You will receive mentorship, technical training, and exposure to leading retailers, including Tesco, helping you develop skills to deliver real value for clients.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate STEM degree with a 2.1 or equivalent.
• Experience using a range of analytical techniques.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to two rotational placements across Applied Data Science and Data Science Engineering.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes for clients and customers.
• Apply data science and engineering methods to solve increasingly complex problems with mentorship.
• Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Take ownership of development through mentoring, training and learning opportunities.
• Build strong relationships and uphold the company values.
• Maintain required training and certifications.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

2.1 in STEM

Job description

dunnhumby is looking for talented individuals to join our 2027 Data Science Graduate Programme! As part of the Graduate Programme, you will be involved in shaping our platform for the future, whilst also gaining knowledge and experience of different areas of dunnhumby. The Data Science Graduate Programme will explore the Applied Data Science and Data Science Engineering teams during two rotations over a 12-month period. You will rotate through the core roles of an Applied Data Scientist, who executes projects to provide compelling insights and a Data Science Engineer, who creates science products and software to use across dunnhumby.

Salary: £35,000 Scheme location: Brook Green, Hammersmith, London Programme start date: 6th September 2027

What is in it for you

Joining the dunnhumby Graduate Programme is an opportunity to kick-start your career with a global leader in Customer Data Science. You'll work alongside industry experts, gain exposure to some of the world's best-known retailers and brands, and develop the skills needed to become a future expert in data and analytics. As a graduate, you can expect Meaningful, hands-on experience from day one, working on real business challenges that drive measurable value for our clients and their customers.

A structured learning journey with dedicated mentorship, technical training and ongoing support to help you grow your skills, confidence and career. Rotational opportunities across different areas of Data Science and Data Science Engineering, giving you exposure to a variety of teams, technologies and problem spaces while helping you discover where you can make the greatest impact. The opportunity to work alongside talented colleagues and support globally recognised retailers and brands, including Tesco, to create better customer experiences through the power of data.

A flexible, inclusive and collaborative culture where diverse perspectives are valued, curiosity is encouraged, and everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

You will be responsible for

• Contributing to a range of projects and business challenges through two rotational placements across different areas of the business.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality outcomes that create value for clients and customers.
• Applying data science and engineering techniques to solve problems of increasing complexity, with coaching and support from experienced colleagues.
• Communicating insights and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences, including stakeholders and business leaders where appropriate.
• Taking ownership of your development by actively engaging in mentoring, training and learning opportunities throughout the programme.
• Building strong relationships, embracing feedback, and living our values in everything you do.
• Maintaining required technical and professional certifications, completing mandatory training, and always acting in line with our values.

You will need

• To hold/expect to achieve a 2.1 or equivalent in an undergraduate degree in a STEM or numerate subject e.g. Engineering, Stats, Maths, Computer Science, Data Science, Chemistry, Physics or Economics.
• Experience of using a range of analytical techniques
• The ability to use logic and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build and maintain solid working relationships

dunnhumby is the global leader in Customer Data Science, empowering businesses everywhere to compete and thrive in the modern data-driven economy. We always put the Customer First. Our mission: to enable businesses to grow and reimagine themselves by becoming advocates and champions for their Customers. With deep heritage and expertise in retail - one of the world's most competitive markets, with a deluge of multi-dimensional data - dunnhumby today enables businesses all over the world, across industries, to be Customer First. dunnhumby employs nearly 2,500 experts in offices throughout Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas working for transformative, iconic brands such as Tesco, Coca-Cola, Meijer, Procter & Gamble and Metro.