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Data & Analytics Industrial Placement - People

Nationwide Building Society
Competitive
Swindon

Expected closing date: Wednesday, 9 December 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 12-month Data & Analytics Industrial Placement focused on People data.
  • Gain hands-on experience in data extraction, analysis, visualisation, and insight generation.
  • Work hybrid in Swindon, with at least two days per week in the office.
  • Must be studying towards an undergraduate degree; visa sponsorship is not available.
  • Applications close early if high volume is received; apply as soon as possible.

About the Role

This 12-month placement offers hands-on experience in data and analytics, focusing on People data within Nationwide's Organisational Culture Team.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Turn complex data into meaningful insights to support decision-making for colleagues and customers.
  • Work with real People data, explore emerging technologies, and learn how insight can drive action.
  • Extract, combine, and analyse People data.
  • Utilise Business Intelligence (BI) tools and Microsoft Excel for numerical analysis.
  • Create data visualisations and reports.
  • Generate insights and practice data storytelling.
  • Explore AI and coding applications in data analysis.
  • Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
  • Engage with stakeholders and communicate findings clearly.
  • Understand the meaning of data, question AI outputs, and check accuracy.

Who We're Looking For

  • Curious, motivated individuals with an interest in understanding data and solving problems.
  • Willingness to learn and confidence in applying human judgement alongside new technologies like AI.
  • Interest in People, HR, and how data can improve organisational decisions.
  • Ambition to grow, take on challenges, and build towards your next career step.
  • A logical, methodical approach.
  • Confidence to build relationships and work with colleagues.
  • Drive, high performance, and commitment to learning.
  • Determination to push for better and prioritise customers.

Eligibility: You must be studying towards an undergraduate degree in any discipline.

Benefits

  • Structured learning, personalised development, and hands-on experience.
  • 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
  • Opportunity to earn an annual bonus based on performance.
  • Private medical insurance.
  • Wellhub access for fitness and wellbeing options, plus free on-site gyms at selected locations.
  • A highly competitive pension.
  • Salary sacrifice scheme for additional benefits.
  • Up to 14 paid hours per year for volunteering.
  • Life assurance.

Application Process

  • Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button.
  • Answer a few quick questions.
  • Complete online assessments.
  • Participate in a short video interview.
  • Successful candidates may be invited to an assessment centre in January 2027.

Visa Sponsorship: VISA Sponsorship cannot be offered on this programme. All successful applicants will need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.