Data Analytics Graduate Programme

Programme title: Data Analytics Graduate Programme
Salary: Minimum £32,500. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: Devonport, Plymouth 

Closing date: 17 December 2024
Start date: Autumn 2025
Role ID: SF59396

About the programme 
On our two-year Data Analytics programme, you’ll become part of our Data Exploitation department, gaining insight into all our core activities, including service delivery, project management, procurement, security, strategic development, ERP systems, and software and asset management. 

With multiple sites across the UK and many more around the world, we have a lot of major infrastructure to maintain and a lot of stakeholders to engage - meaning you'll quickly gain exposure to the heart of our business.

Data Analytics at Babcock 
Our Data Exploitation department helps the most critical parts of our business to make decisions when they count.

Working within the Data Analytics team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on a broad range of projects, as well as developing broader skills along the way. Capability areas include mathematical modelling and simulation, advanced statistical analysis, predictive analysis, web development, data visualisation, information-related technology development and strategy development. 

Along the way, you’ll partner up with a lot of different teams within Babcock and learn from them as you go. 

What you'll need  

•    A (Hons) degree in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Operational Research and/or Computer Science. 
•    Many of our early careers roles are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which roles you are eligible for. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). For our early careers roles, you must be able to achieve BPSS and many of them require you to be eligible for Security Clearance.

What you'll get 
We’ll provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career.

In addition, you’ll benefit from:  

•    A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
•    Generous pension and employee share schemes 
•    Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts 
•    Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities. 

Your career development 
It’s hard to beat the variety of fantastic opportunities and business experiences you’ll receive. You can expect real world encounters and exposure to exciting projects that will really help you navigate where you want to take your career. 

Plus, when you join us, you’ll be automatically enrolled onto our Graduate Development Programme. Through a series of digital and face to face sessions, presented by wellbeing and performance experts and our external partner Gen Healthy Minds, we will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to thrive and perform at your very best on your programme and beyond. 

Where you'll be based  

Places on our Data Analytics programme for Autumn 2025 are available in our Nuclear sector in Plymouth. 

Our business in Plymouth works in partnership with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Royal Navy at HM Naval Base Devonport. We provide through-life support for submarines, surface ships and associated systems and equipment as part of our continuing commitment to support our nation’s naval capability. 

Depending on your programme, your home base could be Devonport Royal Dockyard, Plymouth. However, some of your placements may be at other sites.

Closing dates 

Please be aware that if there is a high level of interest in this programme, applications may close earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please submit your application as early as possible. 

Making your application

We offer a diverse range of early careers programmes. Please explore your options and select the programme that best aligns with your passions and interests. Choose carefully, as only one application can be reviewed per cycle. If you submit multiple applications, only the first one received will be considered. If the programme you apply for is oversubscribed, we’ll transfer your application to another programme you are eligible for and interested in.