Trainee Data Analyst - Elevation Programme

FRASERS GROUP PLC t/a Sports Direct International; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK retail group is seeking candidates for its innovative analytics program. You will gain exposure to various retail functions through rotations in Commercial, Digital, and Warehouse. This unique opportunity supports your development with early access to Leadership training, insights from senior leaders, and a year's accommodation. Ideal for individuals with a passion for retail and problem-solving skills. Join us to shape the future of retail.

Benefits

One-year free accommodation

Subsidised food and laundry

Discounted gym membership

20% discount across brands

Frasers Champion recognition scheme

Frasers Festival events

Qualifications

• Valid working rights for the UK.
• 1+ year work experience in any industry (if no degree).
• No degree required but any disciplines are considered.

Responsibilities

• Exposure to analytical functions in various departments.
• Specialize in an analytical function and high value projects.
• Participate in advanced analytical techniques and AI innovation.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Passion for retail

Problem-solving skills

Education

GCSE grade A*-C in Maths & English

Job description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our vision

we are building the worlds most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose

– we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Think without limits- Think fast, think fearlessly, and take the team with you
• Own itand back yourself- Own the basics, own your role and own the results
• Be relevant -Relevantto our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

About the Programme

The Elevation programme is designed to help you live and breathe our principles. You’ll discover what it means to think without limits, own it, be relevant and be the next champion of analytics. This is a unique opportunity to deliver tangible performance for the UK’s biggest multi brand retailer.

What you’ll do

Year 1

• Exposure to Commercial / Retail / Digital / Warehouse analytical functions, through dedicated rotations working in the heart of each department.
• Each rotation you'll be exposed to advanced analytical techniques, data modelling, data best practice and will be given the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI adoption and innovation for a leading retailer.
• The objective of year one is to understand how a product flows throughout the business from a physical perspective and a data perspective.

Year 2

You’ll use your new technical skillset with a rounded business knowledge to specialise in a particular analytical function, while being accountable for high value projects across the entire organisation.

Your Development

To support your journey towards becoming a future leader, you’ll have:

• Early access to our Leadership and Management Training programme
• Exclusive insights from senior leaders across Frasers Group
• Continuous professional development designed to accelerate your career

Qualifications

• Valid working rights for the UK
• No degree required but any degrees disciplines are considered
• 1 year+ work experience in any industry (if no degree)
• GCSE grade A*-C (or equivalent) in Maths & English

Skills

• The ability to put commerciality at the forefront of your decision making
• We are looking for people with a real passion for retail, spotting customer trends and helping us push the boundaries within this industry.
• Inquisitive and technical mindset with strong problem solving skills.

Additional Information

• One-year free accommodation, as well as subsidised food and laundry
• Discounted gym membership
• 20% discount across our brands, including Sports Direct, Jack Wills, FLANNELS, Everlast, GAME, Frasers and many more…
• Frasers Champion – A peer-nominated recognition scheme where winners receive double pay for one month. This award celebrates individuals who have demonstrated exceptional behaviours by thinking without limits, owning their actions, and staying relevant.
• Frasers Festival– an event like no other! Our Frasers Festival is our celebration for Head Office and Retail Staff across the UK and Europe – hosting a MEGA brand village, guest speakers from the world's biggest brands, evening entertainment,the ultimate Frasers Fearless Fitness Challenge and much more.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit – Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible employees and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust – We know that it’s not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

Selection Process

1. Application Review (response within 30 days)
2. Online Assessment (Analytical skills, logic, values)
3. Video interview (showcase your fearless qualities)
4. Onsite assessment centre at Shirebrook HQ (March 2026)
5. Offered issued in AprilProgramme starts Sept 2026 with an immersive orientation week.

Additional Information

We are unable to accept applications from candidates on dependent VISA’s, Student Tier-4 VISA’s, Tier-2 Skilled worker VISA’s, or those holding a post-Study work VISA. Please apply only if you have permanent UK working rights.