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JOB TITLE: Data Analytics Cross-Functional Graduate Programme
POSTING END DATE: 23/01/2026
START DATE: 07/09/2026
PROGRAMME DURATION: 2 years
LOCATION: Gaydon, Whitley
Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business, and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.
JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship and therefore, we will only accept applications for this programme from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period (if you are on a tier 4 student visa or a graduate route visa you are not eligible to apply to this programme).
ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL
JLR’s graduate programme is where your ambition meets automotive innovation. Learn from visionary industry experts, build your network and gain invaluable industry insight. Become integral to our future and build the exceptional career you deserve. Arrive with potential. Grow with freedom.
Your career starts here.
DATA ANALYTICS CROSS-FUNCTIONAL GRADUATE PROGRAMME
At JLR, we’re at the forefront of transforming movement through cutting-edge data analysis. By leveraging data-driven design, we turn insights into a competitive edge. Our focus on data and analytics drives value, fosters profitable growth, and enhances business efficiency and agility with rapid, actionable insights.
Our cross-functional programme will have you working on high-profile projects – gaining insights from industry leaders, experts and senior managers. Your journey begins with a six-week in-person data skills bootcamp, designed to equip you with essential core data capabilities. This foundational training prepares you to be a collaborative and influential member of the team, driving progress from day one.
During the two-year long programme, you’ll be allocated to a primary team, allowing you to develop deep expertise in that area of the business. You’ll also undertake a placement into one of the other cross-functional teams, broadening your experience and skills.
Explore the different teams you could be a part of below.
DATA AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE OFFICE (DAIO) - Gaydon
As part of the Data & AI Office (DAIO), you’ll join a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team where you’ll help solve real commercial challenges and influence key business decisions. From global programmes to cost and quality targets, your insights will drive impact across the organisation. You’ll build core skills in data structures, analytics tools, and agile methodologies like Scrum, while gaining hands-on experience with tools such as Tableau, GCP or Python, to name a few.
Throughout the programme, you’ll support the team in tackling complex analytics problems, deploying scalable solutions, and creating reusable data products. You’ll also engage with users and stakeholders to understand and document business requirements. Over time, you’ll develop expertise in problem structuring, data wrangling, modelling, visualisation, and analytical strategy. Amongst other learnings, you’ll have completed our three key pathways in your final year; Data Analytics (DA), Data Science (DS) and Data Engineering (DE), after which you’ll align to your chosen technical path for long-term growth within DAIO.
Join our Information & Digital Technology team (I&DT), where you'9ll help deliver and operate digital technologies that drive enterprise-wide transformation, optimisation, and affordability within JLR and the wider TATA ecosystem. As a data graduate, you’ll support financial governance of digital investments, contribute to cloud-first data strategies, and help unlock insights through analytics, AI, and automation. With a focus on excellence and compliance, you’ll learn to apply industry standards and TATA guidelines, gaining hands-on experience in planning, delivery, and customer engagement.
As the first graduates to join this exciting pathway within I&DT this year, you’ll have the opportunity to work on one of our strategic platforms, specialising in Anaplan, Salesforce, or DevSecOps, while completing a dynamic cross-functional programme designed to accelerate your growth. By the end of the programme, you’ll step into a permanent role within these specialist platforms as either a Data Engineer or Data Analyst, equipped with the skills and experience to make a real impact.
I&DT is trusted across the business and partners at every level, giving you a unique chance to learn, collaborate, and shape the future from day one. This is more than a role; it’s the start of a career where your ideas matter and your contribution counts.
ENTERPRISE QUALITY & CUSTOMER SATISFACTION - GAYDON
As a Data Analytics Graduate in our Performance, Systems & Investigations team, you’ll be at the heart of products and services we deliver to customers. This means you''ll gain deep insight into our customers, our products and the experiences that define our brand.
You’ll join a fast-paced, collaborative team tackling real commercial challenges and influencing key business decisions. Your ability to turn complex, varied data into clear, actionable insights will help shape strategies that improve product and service quality; all in service of our goal to provide the Perfect 10 experience to our customers.
Why this team? Unlike a traditional data analytics role, here you’ll work closely with product and quality experts, developing your technical skills while building a deep understanding of customer needs and product performance and broadening your exposure to senior stakeholders across the Enterprise.
COMMERCIAL TEAM - Gaydon
Our Commercial team spans over 3,500 colleagues globally and is constantly evolving to ensure we provide a relentless focus on customer experience to deliver a modern luxury experience across all customer touchpoints.
As the competitive landscape evolves with more digital touchpoints, connected vehicles, and diverse ownership models, we continue to transform our four world-class, modern luxury brands – and data is at the core of this transformation. Throughout this graduate programme, you’ll support your commercial colleagues in driving growth and simplifying processes by understanding our business and customers, to help deliver personalised customer experiences.
You’ll experience three six-month placements within Commercial that include a focus on Data Engineering, Data Science and Data Analytics. You’ll also have one six-month placement within an Analytics cross-functional team in another part of the business.
FINANCE DATA AND ANALYTICS TEAM - Gaydon or Whitley
Our finance team is at the heart of our mission to deliver sustainable, profitable growth using key information to shape decision-making. The teams support JLR operations around the world, spanning engineering, manufacturing and commercial, as well as adding value in core areas such as global finance services, treasury, financial planning, analysis and reporting, accounting and tax. Every day, we harness the insights we gain from data and analytics, using what we learned to influence stakeholders across the business and shape the company of tomorrow.
In your first year, you’ll build your skills in problem structuring, data engineering and modelling and visualisation, using a variety of tools and software. During your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to work in a number of different teams and benefit from a secondment to another function in the business or the data and analytics hub.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Our graduate programme gives you access to some of the most forward-thinking experts, networking opportunities, and valuable insights from across the industry. We’ll support your growth every step of the way, both personally and professionally, to help you reach your full potential. As a graduate, you’ll be part of a bespoke learning programme designed to develop essential business skills, including resilience, personal branding, and self-care. Plus, you’ll enjoy dedicated off-the-job learning time and the ongoing guidance, advice, and support of our Early Careers Delivery team, who will be with you throughout your journey.
During the programme, you’ll sharpen your creative and strategic thinking, develop leadership skills, and contribute to key business projects. By the time you finish, you’ll be ready to make an impact and play a vital role in shaping the future of JLR.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
To join the Data Analytics Cross Functional Graduate Programme, you’ll need to hold or be on track to achieve at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline. We’re particularly keen to receive applications from students with a passion for analytics.
You should be a skilled problem-solver with a curiosity for understanding business challenges and a drive to deliver innovative solutions. Strong numerical and interpersonal skills, along with the confidence to champion new initiatives, are also essential.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Our 2026 graduate programme salary is £32,000, with a £2,000 joining bonus to welcome you to JLR. After two years, you will progress from the graduate programme on a £39,000 salary. In addition, JLR offers a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, excellent pension provisions and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from well-known retailers and sports clubs.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At JLR, we’re passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.
JLR is committed to delivering equal opportunities for all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with our recruitment team so we can accommodate your needs.
To learn more about diversity and inclusion at JLR, please visit our website.
ARRIVE AS YOU ARE. ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL.
You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We’ll be there right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we’ll provide all the encouragement and support you need for a long, fulfilling career. Your potential for impact starts here.
Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.
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At JLR we are passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of our global customers and the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work, and reach their full potential.
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