Data & Insights Graduate - Sept 2027

Ocado Retail Limited; Hatfield; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Spend & Save

Hybrid working

Job summary

Ocado Retail Limited is seeking an ambitious Data & Insights Graduate in Hatfield. This permanent, entry-level scheme offers 4 x 6‑month rotations across Marketing, Category, Operations, Forecasting, Customer Research, Web Merchandising and Trading. Programme starts Sept 2027, with hybrid working (3 days in office).

You will build data-driven insights, support promotions and loyalty projects, and develop skills in analytics and business partnering within a market-leading online retailer.

Qualifications

• A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject or a business/analytical discipline from a UK accredited University.
• Legal right to work in the United Kingdom at scheme commencement and duration.

Responsibilities

• The insight stream covers 4 x 6‑month placements across Marketing, Category, Operations, Forecasting, Customer Research, Web Merchandising and Trading.
• Delivery of key projects within each rotation and collaboration with the wider business.
• Post-rotation discussions to match candidate preferences with business needs.
• Cross-functional rotations available to broaden exposure beyond primary discipline.

Skills

Excel

SQL

Python

R

VBA

JavaScript

Education

2:1 degree or higher in STEM or business/analytical from a UK accredited University

Job description

Data & Insights Graduate

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Hatfield (Hybrid working - 3 days in the office)

Working hours per week: 40 hours

Level: Entry level - Graduate

Starting Salary: £32,000

Application Closing Date: Sunday 1st November 2026

Scheme commences: September 2027

About us

Our mission is to deliver joy in every shop, through unbeatable choice, unrivalled service, and reassuringly good value.

We’re Ocado Retail, a market-leading joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S, and the world's largest dedicated online supermarket, ocado.com. Not only is ocado.com the only place to shop a full range of M&S food online, it’s also the home to the widest online supermarket range in the UK and champion of small, independent brands. We’re also the brains behind Zoom by Ocado, our same-day grocery delivery service.

About the team and the role

The Insight team is at the heart of the Ocado retail – from advising the buying team on promotions to run and products to range, to understanding how our customers buy their weekly shopping, through to building models for new loyalty schemes and personalised marketing campaigns – data and insight are critical to everything we do. Our analysts become experts in the business function they support and develop the skills to produce great insight.

What you’ll do

• The insight stream encompasses 4 x 6-month placements in analyst teams across the business; including Marketing, Category, Operations, Forecasting, Customer Research, Web Merchandising, and Trading (Range, Pricing, and Promotions)
• Within each rotation, you’ll be an integral part of the team, delivering on key projects for the team and wider business
• After each rotation, we will discuss your preferences for your next placement and try to match your needs, with those of the business
• In addition to your core scheme, you will have the opportunity for cross-functional rotations to gain broader business exposure outside of your primary discipline

Who you are

• Someone who brings your passion, enthusiasm, and has a willingness to learn
• A logical thinker, with a knack for problem solving
• Someone who embraces challenge and thrives when seeing work through to completion - delivering results
• Strong problem-solving skills with an ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Has a mindset that challenges the status quo, driving yourself and the teams around you to push the boundaries of what is possible
• Excellent Excel skills and experience with programming languages (such as SQL, R, Python, VBA, JavaScript) would be advantageous

What you need to apply

• A 2:1 degree or higher in a STEM subject or a business/analytical discipline from a UK accredited University
• The legal right to work in the United Kingdom upon scheme commencement and duration of the scheme

What’s in it for you

By joining Ocado Retail, you’ll have the chance to experience life at the world’s largest online retailer, work with an amazing bunch of people who challenge what’s possible each day, and grow your skills and career in online retail.

If that’s not enough to tempt you, you’ll also get access to loads of great benefits to sweeten the deal. Here’s a taste of what we offer:

Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance with option to add your family, Digital GP appointments, market-leading family policies, mental health support, discounted gym memberships, dental insurance, and more.

Spend & Save: Annual bonus scheme split between personal and business objectives, recognition with reward platform, up to 7% matched pension contributions, 15% Ocado discount, 20% M&S discount, free breakfast every day in the office, electric vehicle leasing scheme, and free shuttle bus from Hatfield station to the office.

Never miss the moments that matter: Hybrid working, 26 days holiday plus 8 flexible bank holidays, options to buy extra holiday, 2 weeks work from anywhere, and lifestyle break opportunities.

Your Application and AI

In the spirit of innovation, we welcome you to use AI tools in your application, just as we use them in our own business at Ocado Retail. However, as you leverage this technology, please don't lose sight of the most important element: your unique self. Your experiences, passions, and personality are what truly set you apart. Ensure that your application still authentically conveys who you are and why you're a great fit for us.

Everyone’s welcome

We’re an equal opportunities employer, which means that we make sure all potential colleagues are treated fairly and equally. We want to ensure everyone has a fair chance to apply; if you need this job description in an alternative format (e.g., larger print, different document type, etc.), please reach out to us at [e-mail] and we'll be happy to assist you, and if you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know on the application form.