Graduate - Data Science & Analytics

Sainsbury's; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is offering a Graduate Programme in Data & Analytics for final year students or recent graduates. This two-year programme includes three rotations, hands-on work in data analysis, and exposure to tools and processes that drive business success. Candidates should have a minimum 2:2 degree in a STEM subject and basic coding skills. Mentorship and development are key aspects, preparing graduates for permanent roles post-programme.

Qualifications

• Current final year bachelor's student or graduated since 2024.
• Comfortable using data to draw reliable insights.

Responsibilities

• Complete 3 rotations in Data & Analytics.
• Support data analysis, software engineering, and statistical modelling.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Foundational coding ability (Python, SQL)

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Proactive decision making

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree in STEM subject

Job description

London salary - £36,000

Outside of London salary- £34,000

Sainsbury’s Graduate Programme 2026 – Data & Analytics

Our FutureMaker Graduate Programme is where our leaders of tomorrow are grown. You’ll spend two years at the heart of Sainsbury’s, gaining the skills, capability and confidence to deliver our Next Level strategy and achieve your biggest ambitions. So, make your future with us – and be a big part of ours.

Our graduate programme is open to all final year university students, those who have graduated since 2024, or are due to graduate by summer 2026.

What the programme offers

From day one, you’ll be immersed in the heart of our Data & Analytics division. You’ll take on meaningful work, collaborate with experienced teams, and gain exposure to the tools, systems, and processes that drive our success. Whether you're analysing performance, supporting transformation, or enhancing customer experiences, you’ll be challenged to think differently and grow your capability.

Throughout the programme, you’ll be supported by a dedicated mentor and buddy, and take part in learning experiences focused on leadership, strategy, and essential skills. With regular feedback and a personal development plan, you’ll build confidence and clarity in your career path. By the end of the programme, you’ll be ready to apply for a permanent role and continue your journey with us.

Where you’ll work

You’ll complete 3 rotations within our Data & Analytics division, gaining broad exposure and deep insight into how we use data to drive business success. You’ll build core skills, develop your leadership mindset, and gain the confidence to take on real responsibility, all while contributing to projects that make a genuine impact. You’ll support areas including data analysis, software engineering, and statistical modelling, ensuring our teams have the insights they need to deliver for our customers.

Essential criteria

• You are a current final year bachelors student at university or have graduated since 2024 with a bachelors degree
• Minimum 2:2 degree obtained or predicted in a STEM subject (including social or environmental sciences)
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office
• Foundational coding ability using Python, SQL or another coding language
• Statistical foundations in concepts such as regression, hypothesis testing, and experimental design
• You think critically, logically and analytically to solve problems, and you’re comfortable using all available information to draw out reliable and practical insights
• You work brilliantly with others, sharing ideas and using everyone’s strengths to get the best results
• You are eager to learn – whether that’s about our organisation, our customers, or how things work behind the scenes
• You are proactive and confidently make decisions. You step in to keep things moving, even when things feel uncertain

Application process

If your application is shortlisted, you’ll begin with an online assessment that will help us to understand you- including how you approach challenges, adapt to evolving situations and process information. If successful, you’ll move on to a digital job simulation, where you’ll respond to realistic work scenarios through a range response options, including rank order, video and multiple choice. Following this, shortlisted candidates will be invited to an assessment centre where you’ll take part in a series of group and individual exercises, including a final interview with our team.

Assessment centres will be held in March at our London Store Support Centre.
The programme kicks off in September 2026.

If you're ready to make a real impact and grow your career with one of the UK’s most trusted brands, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that by proceeding with this application, you are consenting for your application to be reviewed and scored by a 3rd party provider to the extent that it is necessary and relevant to the assessment process.

Our application window is scheduled to close on 23rd January 2026 however this could close sooner depending on volumes of applications.