Graduate Analyst - Digital and Business Roles

targetjobs UK; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading graduate development organization in the UK is seeking a Graduate Analyst to join their Graduate Development Programme. Starting salary is £25,000, with opportunities available in Bristol, Cheltenham, and Somerset. Ideal candidates should have a minimum 2:1 degree and the right to work in the UK without sponsorship. This role offers hands-on experience in various analytical roles across prestigious FTSE 100, 250, and 500 organizations while gaining industry-recognised qualifications. Join a community that values resourcefulness and collaboration.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to mentors and coaches

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 or above in any degree subject.
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored.
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to driving change and transformation for clients.
• Analyze business needs and identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive business decisions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Adaptability

Data analysis

Education

2:1 or above in any degree subject

STEM degree preferred

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Description

Job Position: Graduate Analyst – via the Graduate Development Programme

Locations: Opportunities available in Bristol, Cheltenham and Somerset

Starting Salary: £25,000

Application Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 or above in any degree subject
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme.
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week.

Grayce is not on the UK Border Agency's Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants.

Are you a curious, adaptable, and proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and a drive to make an impact? At Grayce, we’re looking for ambitious graduates who are eager to learn, take ownership and build meaningful relationships while delivering excellence. If you have a keen attention to detail and accuracy, a knack for spotting trends and patterns and the ability to tell a compelling story using data, you’ll thrive in our environment. We value resourcefulness, resilience, and a passion for driving change. Join us and be part of a community that cares, collaborates, and thrives together.

Role

Understanding the types of roles available to a Grayce Analyst. We have exciting opportunities across a range of roles, some examples of these can be found below:

DevOps Analyst

Join us as a DevOps Analyst and become the vital link between software development and IT operations. This graduate role is your chance to learn how to build, automate, and streamline the process of getting software from the team to the users. You’ll get hands‑on experience with the latest tools, helping to improve efficiency and ensure everything runs smoothly. This is a dynamic opportunity to gain valuable skills and play a key part in the fast‑paced world of tech.

InfoSec Analyst

As an Information Security Analyst, you’ll be at the forefront of the fight against cybercrime. This role is a great way to start your journey in tech, focusing on designing security systems, monitoring for threats, and responding to cyber-attacks. You’ll learn to manage systems, conduct ethical hacking, and advise on security best practices, all while staying ahead of the latest threats to keep businesses safe.

Software Developer

Start your tech career as a Software Developer and dive into the full software development lifecycle. This role is a fantastic opportunity to work on real projects, helping to write, test, and debug code while learning from senior developers in a fast‑paced environment. You’ll gain hands‑on experience with modern technologies and help build user‑friendly applications, providing a solid foundation to launch a successful career.

Business Analyst (BA)

As a Business Analyst you’d be responsible for investigating and analysing business needs, identifying improvement opportunities, defining requirements and ensuring solutions align with business objectives. BAs take a holistic approach, considering people, processes, technology and organisational structure to deliver value while minimising risks.

Data Analyst

Kick‑start your career as a Data Analyst, where you’ll transform complex data into actionable insights, create dynamic visualisations and drive business decisions. You’ll work with cutting‑edge tools, collaborate with stakeholders, and develop automated reports and dashboards, all while refining your technical expertise and problem‑solving skills in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Grayce?

We specialise in driving change and transformation for some of the world’s most ambitious organisations and for over a decade, we’ve partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies to deliver impactful results by developing and deploying high‑performing talent in the UK and beyond.

Our accelerated development programme is designed to launch the careers of recent graduates eager to make an impact. We offer a fast‑track route to expertise, allowing you to gain hands‑on experience with one of our impressive clients in a variety of flexible roles.

Opportunity

You’ll embark on a journey of continuous learning, gaining industry‑accredited qualifications, whilst getting hands‑on experience, working full time on site directly with prestigious FTSE100, 250, and 500 organisations.

Delivery

Typically will work for one client, delivering high quality outcomes during your Grayce tenure. The skills required for exceptional client delivery include natural curiosity, proactivity, adaptability, effective communication and problem solving.

Mentoring

Expert coaching throughout your Grayce journey.

Progression

Starting as an Analyst with the potential for significant salary progression, you will pick up invaluable skills and complete a minimum of 6 industry recognised accreditations during your time on the development programme.

What Makes a Great Grayce Analyst

2:1 Undergraduate Degree: An undergraduate degree with a minimum 2:1 within a STEM field. A solid academic basis within data analysis and science through an additional MSc would be an advantage.

Data Tools: Previous experience with tools such as Excel, R, SQL or Python is essential for this role. If you have utilised visualisation programmes such as Tableau or Power BI in projects before, we are also keen to hear from you.

Analytical Problem Solving: We’re looking for analytical minds that can spot patterns and think creatively. Whether it’s dissecting complex issues or finding fresh angles, we highly value critical thinking skills and their application.

Soft Skills: From effective communication styles to planning, organisation and a learning development mindset, Grayce is committed to building core consultancy skills. Stakeholder and time management are core skills we utilise every day and we look for examples of those through our interview process.

Why work for us?

Competitive Salary: Starting at £25,000 with potential for significant growth.

Industry Recognition: We help you embark on your journey with fully funded, industry‑recognised qualifications designed to maximise your experience and put you in control of your career.

Mentors and Coaches: Access a network of mentors and coaches dedicated to you, your experiences and development at Grayce.

Wellness Support: We are here for you 24/7 with our Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential assistance ranging from financial and legal support to health and wellbeing.