Analyst jobs in United Kingdom

Relay is fundamentally reshaping how goods move in an online era. Backed by Europe’s largest-ever logistics Series A ($35M), led by deep-tech investors Plural (whose portfolio spans fusion energy and space exploration), Relay is scaling faster than 99.98% of venture-backed startups. We're assembling the most talent-dense team the logistics industry has ever seen

Relay’s Mission is to free commerce from friction. Today, high delivery costs act as a hidden tax on e-commerce, quietly shaping what can be sold online and limiting who can participate. We envision a world where more goods move more freely between more people, making the online shopping experience seamless and accessible to everyone.

• ~90 people, more than half in engineering, product and data
• 45+ advanced degrees across computer science, mathematics and operations research
• Thousands of data points captured, calculated, analysed and predicted for every single parcel we handle
• An intellectually vibrant culture of first-principles thinking, tight feedback loops and relentless experimentation

Work Alongside Industry Leaders

Andy Turner – Director of Data

Andy has built and led data teams across global enterprises and high growth scale-ups on five continents. He has delivered cloud native platforms, launched AI products end-to-end, and holds patents for novel machine learning applications in the UK Capital Markets. Trained in statistics at Oxford, he pairs strong technical fundamentals with clear judgement, a commercial focus, and a bias to deliver.

Jonny Dungay - Head of Data: Strategy & Growth

Jonny brings extensive experience from some of the world’s most respected teams. He has helped scale Google Cloud’s European go-to-market strategy and led multi-million-pound engineering projects at Citadel. Holding both an undergraduate and master’s degree in mathematics from Cambridge, he pairs analytical rigour with a sharp focus on delivering real-world impact, ensuring our data team operates at a world-class level.

• Cloud-native on GCP with extensive use of BigQuery
• AI-first approach with Claude Code and other AI tools embedded into daily workflows
• Modern data tooling including Dagster, dbt, Cube, and Count

As a Graduate Data Analyst at Relay, you will:

• Write SQL queries to analyse courier and parcel flow data, uncovering patterns and opportunities.
• Build dashboards and reports that help teams make better decisions.
• Work alongside product, operations, and engineering teams to test ideas and measure impact.
• Learn how to turn messy, real-world data into clear insights.
• Develop your technical skills through pair programming, code reviews, and mentorship.
• Contribute to projects that directly impact how thousands of couriers and merchants use our platform.

• You are in the final year of a degree in a quantitative field (mathematics, statistics, computer science, economics, physics, engineering, or similar)
• Some experience with SQL whether from coursework, personal projects, or internships
• The ability to structure problems and think critically about data.
• You have high agency and pride of ownership in your work, taking initiative to drive impact.
• Genuine curiosity about how things work and why.
• You value clear communication, active listening, and intentional collaboration.

• Are ready to join us in Summer 2026 and able to work in our London office 4 days a week
• Are excited to work with real problems, not just textbook exercises.
• Want to grow quickly in an environment with high standards and high support.

• Talent Acquisition Interview – 30 mins
• Take Home Task – Practical analysis
• Hiring Manager Interview – 30 mins
• Onsite Case Study – 60mins
• Operating Principles & Impact - 1 hour
• Decision and offer within 48 hours; our process mirrors our pace of work, typically completed in a week.

• Aim with Precision: You define problems clearly and measure your impact meticulously.
• Play to Win: You chase bold bets, tackle the hard stuff, and view constraints as fuel, not friction.
• 1% Better Every Day : You believe that small, consistent improvements lead to exponential growth. You move quickly, deliver results, and learn from every experience.
• All In, All the Time : You show up and step up. You take ownership from start to finish and do what it takes to deliver when it counts.
• People-Powered Greatness : You invest in your teammates. You give and receive feedback with care and candour. You build trust through high standards and shared success.
• Grow the Whole Pie : You seek out win-win solutions for merchants, couriers, and our customers, because when they thrive, so do we.

• Generous equity, richer than 99% of European startups, with annual top-ups to share Relay’s success.
• Private health & dental coverage, so comprehensive you’d need to be a partner at a Magic Circle law firm to match it.
• 25 days of holidays
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Hardware of your choice.
• Extensive perks (gym subsidies, cycle-to-work, Friday office lunch, covered Uber home and dinner for late nights, and more).
• Located in Shoreditch, our office set-up enables the kind of in-person interactions that drive impact. We work 4 days on-site, with 1 day remote.

Relay is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fostering a workplace where everyone thrives.