Graduate Data Scientist / Junior Analyst

The Opportunity Hub UK; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based analytics company is looking for a Graduate Data Scientist / Junior Analyst to support their data-driven products. The role involves data collection, analysis, and working with development teams to improve analytics platforms. The successful candidate will hold a degree in a related field and have skills in Python, R, or SQL. The position offers a competitive salary and the potential for career growth in a remote-first environment.

Benefits

£25,000–£28,000 pro rata salary

Remote-first role

Mentorship from experienced data professionals

Opportunity to work on a high-profile analytics product

Career growth potential

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field, preferably Data Science or Statistics.
• Competence in programming languages for data analysis.
• Experience with data visualisation tools is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Gather and analyse data for the leaderboard analytics platform.
• Build dashboards and visualisations to communicate metrics.
• Collaborate with developers to enhance analytical outputs.

Skills

Data manipulation using Python, R or SQL

Experience with data visualisation tools

Strong numerical and analytical ability

Effective communication skills

Education

Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics or related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Company overview

Graduate Data Scientist / Junior Analyst Kickstart your career in data science by joining a team that’s redefining how performance insights are measured and delivered. This London-based analytics business is seeking a Graduate Data Scientist / Junior Analyst to support its leading leaderboard and intelligence platform.

This fast-growing insights and analytics organisation delivers data-led solutions that help clients evaluate performance and make informed strategic decisions. Combining technology and analytical expertise, the company’s products are trusted by organisations seeking evidence-based intelligence and benchmarking.

Job overview

As a Graduate Data Scientist / Junior Analyst, you’ll work closely with the analytics and development teams to collect, process and interpret large datasets. You’ll be integral to improving the company’s flagship leaderboard product, helping refine algorithms and provide meaningful insights to clients.

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Gathering, cleaning and analysing data for the leaderboard analytics platform
• Building dashboards, reports and visualisations to communicate key metrics
• Supporting data modelling and performance tracking processes
• Collaborating with developers to enhance the accuracy and usability of analytical outputs
• Researching emerging data science trends and recommending improvements

Here are the skills you’ll need:

• Degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Economics or related field
• Competence in Python, R or SQL for data manipulation and analysis
• Experience using data visualisation tools (Power BI, Tableau or similar)
• Strong numerical and analytical ability with good attention to detailEffective communicator with enthusiasm for data-driven problem-solving

Work permissions

You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Here are the benefits of this job:

• £25,000–£28,000 pro rata salary (6-month internship with potential to become permanent)
• Remote-first role with one monthly visit to the London office
• Mentorship from experienced data professionals
• Opportunity to work on a high-profile, real-world analytics product
• Career growth potential within data science or analytics consultancy

A role as a Graduate Data Scientist / Junior Analyst offers a strong foundation for a long-term career in data analytics. With demand for data professionals continuing to grow, this opportunity provides practical experience in statistical analysis, product development and data-driven decision-making.