Graduate Data Analytics

Job title: Graduate Head Office Data Analytics

Location: Frimley (Surrey) or Preston (Lancashire) We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – however for this role you will be expected to attend your site 3-4 days per week.

Salary: £34,000 Per Annum + £2,000 Welcome Bonus 

Who we are 

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow – shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space – there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role description
 
The role of the Data Centre of Expertise within BAE Systems Head Office is to enable, govern and assure our use of data across BAE Systems. This includes data strategy, management, architecture, exploitation and skills. As a Graduate in this team, you will work on a range of initiatives, engaging with colleagues across the business to create common approaches to working with data, make sure the right tools are in place to manage and exploit it, and to drive the investment in people needed to ensure we have data skills across our Sectors and Functions. You will play a part in engaging with our stakeholders, developing best practices, and defining the right data solutions to particular problems. You will collaborate with experienced professionals from across the global company gaining invaluable insight as to how the whole company works to satisfy its customers and deliver on its commitments.

Core duties 

•    Data Strategy – support in defining, and advocating for, the vision for greater use of data, analytics and AI across the Company.
•    Data Management – leading and coordinating activities across the business to ensure our data is secure, standardised and fit for purpose.
•    Data Architecture – setting out the patterns for how we capture and manage data so that it is ready to exploit when we need it.
•    Data Exploitation – working with business stakeholders to understand the opportunities and dependencies for more use of analytics. and AI to deliver value.
•    Data Skills – improving the knowledge and skills of all our employees, so that they have greater confidence in their use of data, analytics and AI.

Our aim will be to give you the chance to get exposed to a range of these activities, working alongside more experienced professionals to learn new skills and contribute to our work.

The Head Office Team 

At Head Office we support our teams who provide some of the world’s most advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace, and security solutions by supplying the tools, processes, and expertise they need to succeed.

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work – this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family – support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive
 
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. 

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

As a minimum requirement you must have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2:2 Bachelor’s degree or a pass at Master’s level in the following subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Software & Systems Engineering or Data Science