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Data & Analytics Industrial Placement - Retail

Nationwide Building Society
Competitive
SwindonNorthampton

Expected closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • 12-month Data & Analytics Industrial Placement in Retail at Nationwide.
  • Gain hands-on experience in data analysis, reporting, and visualisation.
  • Hybrid working with at least two days per week in Swindon or Northampton.
  • Requires students studying towards an undergraduate degree.
  • Applications close when a high volume is reached, apply as soon as possible.

About the Role

This 12-month Data & Analytics Industrial Placement offers a chance to gain hands-on experience in banking, turning data into insights to improve customer and colleague outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Contribute to meaningful work from day one, with support to learn and grow.
  • Gain exposure to different Data & Analytics teams, understanding how information is used to improve decisions, performance, and identify opportunities.
  • Activities may include analysing data, building dashboards, creating reports and visualisations, identifying trends, and working with stakeholders.
  • Utilise technologies such as Power BI, SAS, SQL, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
  • Develop practical skills in data analysis, visualisation, reporting, customer insight, AI, data ethics, stakeholder management, and problem-solving.
  • Work in a hybrid model, spending at least two days per week at our Swindon or Northampton offices.

Who We're Looking For

  • Students studying towards an undergraduate degree.
  • Curious, motivated individuals who enjoy problem-solving and learning new skills.
  • Strong analytical thinking and an interest in using data to solve problems.
  • A logical, methodical approach with the ability to see both detail and the bigger picture.
  • Confidence to build relationships and work collaboratively.

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, plus free on-site gyms at selected locations.
  • A competitive pension scheme.
  • Additional benefits through a salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Up to 14 paid hours per year for volunteering.
  • Life assurance.

Application Process

  • Click 'Apply Now' to 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.