Year in Industry - Data Analyst

Year in Industry - Analyst

Salary: £23,620

Location:Birmingham

Programme start date: June 2025

Where Next?

Discover how we use data to make key business decisions, support our customers and help keep our country connected on our one-year programme.

What youll be doing

If youve got a passion for collecting, organising and studying data, our one-year programme is a great opportunity to learn how data provides business insight to a large organisation.

Working in our Network, Analysis and Statistics team, youll discover how we use data to help inform decisions at National Highways to make our roads safer and improve network performance and customer satisfaction.

What youll get in return

A placement at National Highways gives you a taste of life in a large, evolving organisation, developing valuable skills and experience that will boost your graduate career prospects.

With our support, youll enjoy the chance to own your development to get the best out of your time on the programme. All our placements offer:

• Real-world on-the-job experience in many different aspects of your business area

• A dedicated line manager and mentoring from experienced colleagues to provide encouragement, direction and career planning support

• Development opportunities to help you move towards your career aspirations

• Flexible working arrangements

• Peer networking and support through our Early Talent community

As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, youll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 26 days annual leave and retailers discounts and cashback.

What Youll Need to Succeed

If you have the passion and dedication to succeed, youll be a great match for our programme. To be successful, youll have:

• An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others

• The ability to communicate in different formats with a variety of stakeholders

• Excellent co-ordination skills

• The ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines

• A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do

Youll also need to meet these essential entry requirements:

• Currently studying in your second year of an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject (i.e. mathematics, physics, econometrics, computer science, statistics, programming or engineering).

Assessment centres will take place in January and February.

To be eligible for a placement, you must be available to attend the 2-day induction, 30th June 1st July.

All offers for our placement programmes are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.

Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will require Right to Work for the duration of the programme.

About Us

Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.

Were constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in!

Why You Should Join Us

At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. Were passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.

If you share our values of?safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, youll thrive as part of our team.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're excited by growing in and shaping the future of a large, evolving organisation - apply today and start your journey with us! Dont miss out submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.

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