Location: Glasgow
Job Type: Full Time, 12-Month Fixed Term
Salary : £25,000
Hybrid
Are you a recent graduate who enjoys working with data, researching information and finding ways to turn it into something useful?
Do you have a naturally curious mindset and an interest in how businesses identify opportunities, understand their customers and make better commercial decisions?
This could be an excellent opportunity to start your career in a role that combines data analysis, market research, business development and technology.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a graduate to join a global professional services environment in a development-focused Business & Data Analyst role.
You don't need previous experience within the sector. What matters is that you are analytical, curious, organised and keen to learn.
You will work alongside experienced commercial and business development professionals, gaining exposure to how data and research are used to identify opportunities, understand markets and support business growth.
You will receive structured training, one-to-one buddying and practical coaching, giving you the opportunity to develop a broad range of commercially valuable skills.
The Role
As a Business & Data Analyst, you will:
Analyse data to identify trends, relationships and potential commercial opportunities
Carry out research into organisations, markets and potential clients
Use CRM data and other sources to identify patterns and develop insight
Work with large datasets using Excel, Power BI and other analytical tools
Support the creation and management of target lists and commercial research
Prepare research, briefings and insight for senior stakeholders
Help maintain and improve the quality of CRM and commercial data
Support marketing and business development campaigns
Use AI and digital tools to improve research, analysis and productivity
Work with colleagues across different teams and levels of seniority
Contribute to projects that help identify and develop new business opportunitiesWhat We're Looking For
This role would suit a recent graduate who is looking to build a career in data, commercial analysis, business development or professional services.
You will ideally have:
A degree or relevant academic background
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent attention to detail
An interest in working with data and identifying trends
Strong research skills and a naturally curious approach
Good written and verbal communication skills
Confidence using Microsoft applications, particularly Excel
An interest in AI and digital tools
The ability to organise your workload and manage competing priorities
A proactive attitude and willingness to learn
The confidence to work independently while also collaborating with a wider teamFull training and support will be provided.
Why This Role?
This is more than an entry-level data position.
You will develop practical experience across data analysis, CRM management, market research, commercial insight, campaign support and stakeholder engagement. These are transferable skills that can open doors across the wider professional services and commercial sectors.
There is also scope to develop your career further into areas such as client development and campaign management as your experience grows.
What's On Offer
12-month fixed-term graduate opportunity
Structured training, coaching and one-to-one buddying
Career development and study support
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Employer pension contribution of up to 5%
A collaborative, one-team working environmentIf you're a graduate who wants to start your career somewhere you can develop commercially valuable skills, work with data and technology, and gain genuine exposure to how businesses identify and develop opportunities, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV
Salary description
£25000.00 - £25000.00 per year