Junior Data Analyst – Industrial Placement

John Lewis Partnership; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail partnership is seeking an ambitious Junior Analyst for an Industrial Placement starting July 2026. The role involves manipulating and analyzing data to aid decision-making. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in a numerate field and have a passion for problem-solving. The position offers a hybrid working model and a salary of up to £25,000.

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a degree in a numerate discipline (e.g., Maths, Statistics).
• Demonstrates passion for solving business problems.
• Strong foundational communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Learning to manipulate and analyze large data sets.
• Identifying analytical approaches for projects.
• Creating impactful outputs using data visualization tools.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Data manipulation

Learning agility

Education

Currently studying a degree in a numerate discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

Tableau

Job description

About the roleThe John Lewis Partnership is a unique business, built on democratic principles and a commitment to our Partners and customers. Our Analytics Team sits at the heart of this, using advanced analytics to help stakeholders across the Partnership solve problems and make better decisions.
We are now looking for an ambitious and curious Junior Analyst to join us for an 2026 Industrial Placement. This is a fantastic hands‑on opportunity to develop your technical expertise and apply it to real‑world business challenges. You will be allocated to a part of the business, working with your line manager to maximise the impact and value of your projects. We're looking for someone passionate about solving problems, with a curious and pragmatic mindset, who is eager to learn in a fast‑paced, supportive environment.

Salary: Up to £25,000
Contract type: This position is a Fixed Term contract for an Industrial Placement (typically 12 months).
Proposed Start Date : July 2026
Working pattern/flexible working: The Partnership has adopted a hybrid working approach, meaning you'll be able to work a mixture between the office and home based upon your personal needs whilst balancing the needs of the business.
Location: London (Pimlico)

Key Responsibilities

• Learning to manipulate, analyse, and draw conclusions from large data sets to impact strategic and everyday decision making.
• Working with your line manager to identify the right analytical approach, techniques, and delivery timelines for projects.
• Creating clear and impactful outputs, such as in data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau) or presentation slides.
• Learning to use visualisation tools and automation to increase efficiency.
• Communicating projects and conclusions clearly and concisely to stakeholders.
• Understanding your stakeholders’ commercial strategies and how your work supports them.
• Developing good relationships with stakeholders and becoming an extension of their team.
• Ensuring all work complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and adheres to all Partnership risk, data privacy, and security policies.
• Actively investing in your personal and professional development by utilising the opportunities available to you.

Essential Skills/Experience You’ll Need

• Currently studying for a degree in a numerate discipline (e.g., Maths, Physics, Statistics, Data Science, Science, or similar).
• A demonstrable passion for solving business problems, with a curious and pragmatic mindset.
• A self‑starter with the ability to learn quickly and a flexible approach to working.
• Strong foundational communication skills and the ability to develop clarity in written and verbal delivery.
• An interest in developing technical skills in data manipulation (e.g., SQL) and advanced analytics (e.g., Python).
• An aptitude for learning data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau).
• Good planning and organisational skills, with the ability to support colleagues and contribute to team success.

Desirable Skills/Experience You May Have

• Experience of creating value from analytics (this could be from university projects or previous work).
• Experience of interacting with senior stakeholders.
• Experience of influencing decisions through the use of analytics.

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About The Partnership

We’re the largest employee owned business in the UK and home of our cherished brands, John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re not just employees, we’re Partners, driven by our purpose to build a happier world. As we look to our future, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us.

We’re ruthlessly focused on being brilliant at retail. We continue to innovate, adapt and diversify. Never Knowingly Undersold on price, quality and service in John Lewis and passionately serving food‑lovers in Waitrose.

As Partners we all share the responsibility of ownership and in its rewards. We use our voices to contribute to our success, working together through the good and challenging times, holding true to our behaviours and treating everyone with kindness and respect.

We all own making the Partnership somewhere we belong. Embracing our differences and creating an environment where we’re free to be ourselves and can THRIVE. Growing ourselves individually, and as a collective.

As Partners, we make all the difference. And, we all own it.

Important points to note

It’s important to note that some of our roles are subject to pre‑employment vetting (which may include DBS checks for successful candidates). If required, you’ll be informed and provided with information about vetting during the recruitment process and we encourage you to complete any vetting documents quickly to avoid delays. Any DBS checks required will be carried out by a third‑party registered body and financial probity checks may also be required for some of our roles.

We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, and therefore, we recommend you apply early. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability which means you may need longer to complete your application please contact us as soon as possible.

We want all of our Partners to have a good work‑life balance and we support flexible working. This might mean flexible or compressed hours, job sharing or shorter hour contracts, where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.