Graduate Data Scientist

Newcastle Building Society

Newcastle Building Society, a leading employer in the Northeast, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Graduate Data Scientist apprentice. This role is designed to foster learning towards a Level 7 qualification, providing practical experience in data management. The focus is on employee growth and community-centric values as part of a well-rounded career development journey.

In this role you can expect to have the responsibilities:

• Manage data processes from querying databases to building models and creating insights.
• Convey analytical stories to the business using tools like Excel, R Shiny or Power BI.
• Support wider team projects and enhance data & analytics capabilities.
• Participate in a team challenge project with the Early Talent community.

This role comes with the following benefits:

• 35-hour work week with flexible options.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Bonus scheme.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance and income protection.
• Wellbeing benefits.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Enhanced family leave entitlement.
• Option to buy extra holidays.
• Two paid volunteering days per year.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangements.

This role requires you to have:

• Proficiency in SQL (or willingness to learn).
• Experience with R and Python.
• Effective communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage personal computing devices with basic IT skills.

You would benefit from having:

• Interest in programming and data storytelling.

Newcastle Building Society values diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from all backgrounds. They are committed to accessible recruitment processes and support candidates by providing necessary adjustments. The role is an inclusive step into a purpose-led, community-focused organization.