Job Title: Data Analytics Undergraduate Programme
Posting End Date: 25/01/2026
Start Date: 06/07/2026
Programme Duration: 12 months
Location: Gaydon, Whitley, Manchester
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.
Our undergraduate programmes offer a direct pipeline to our graduate scheme, which is not eligible for sponsorship. Therefore, JLR will only accept applications for this programme from candidates who would have the right to work in the UK at the point that they would successfully convert to the graduate programme.
ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL
Your placement year at university could not have come at a more exciting time. The undergraduate placement at JLR launches you into the heart of automotive innovation. Apply your learning, satisfy your curiosity and prepare for a long, successful career alongside industry experts. Arrive curious. Discover opportunity.
Your future starts here.
DATA ANALYTICS UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME
At JLR we’re analysing the future of movement. The insights we gather are used to create data‑driven, cutting‑edge designs and deliver modern luxury. Our data and analytics create value, drive profitable growth, and make the business more efficient and agile by delivering quick, actionable insights.
Throughout this 12‑month programme you’ll work on high‑profile projects, gain insights from industry experts and senior managers, and gain the skills and experience you need to become a successful data and analytics professional.
As an undergraduate joining our Commercial or Engineering team, you will develop your skills across Data Engineering, Data Science and Data Analytics, using cutting‑edge tools such as Google Cloud Platform. You might be creating dashboards to give engineers insights into their systems, help marketers with effective campaigning, create a machine learning model to look for patterns in complex data, create data pipelines to automate the collection of vehicle data, or write scripts to analyse data and improve the engineering process, enrich data to help us better understand our customers.
Explore the different teams you could be a part of below.
COMMERCIAL – 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.
You’ll be based within the specialist Analytics team in the Customer Experience centre of excellence (CEX), which leads the JLR modern luxury customer journey. Through the use of advanced analytics and industry leading mar‑tech we ensure no customer signal is ignored and the customer journey feels personal for every single customer. The CEX team supports the customer from the very beginning, when known only as a cookie, through exploring and making their purchase and beyond ensuring owner satisfaction is maximised to build loyalty to JLR's brands.
Throughout your 12‑month placement, you will have the opportunity to work across core Analytics capabilities including Data Engineering, Data Science & Data Analytics whilst also supporting Commercial colleagues in driving growth, simplifying processes and understanding our business and customers, to help deliver personalised customer experiences.
VEHICLE PLATFORM TEAM – West Midlands (Gaydon, Whitley or NAIC)
The Vehicle Platform team is where engineering meets innovation – delivering world class automotive experiences. We engineer and deliver the core systems that define the customer experience – everything from Body Interiors, Body Exteriors, Body in White, Chassis, EDU, Powertrains & Accessories. We are a large, highly skilled team with a focus on integrating cutting‑edge technology and engineering excellence to create vehicles that set new standards in performance, comfort and safety.
As a Data Undergraduate, you���ll work alongside experienced data professionals to transform this data into meaningful and impactful insights. Using tools such as Tableau, Python, SQL, Matlab, and leveraging Cloud platforms, you’ll help deliver scalable solutions that benefit the entire Vehicle Platform team.
You’ll gain hands‑on experience across multiple disciplines, collaborating with Data Analysts, Data Engineers, Data Scientists, and Data Architects to unlock the power and value of data. This is your opportunity to develop technical skills, solve real‑world challenges, and make a tangible impact on the future of our vehicles.
DIGITAL PLATFORM – (Manchester)
The Digital Platform team is responsible for the end‑to‑end delivery and operation of JLR’s on‑ and off‑board digital platforms, owning the software and hardware that power vehicle and cloud services. The team integrates software components to deliver seamless, customer‑facing features across both vehicle and digital environments. You could get involved in work with a range of experts to transform data into meaningful insights using a range of analytical tools.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Our undergraduate programmes are designed to set you up for a lifetime of success, developing your curiosity and creativity over a period of 12 months.
From day one, you’ll be surrounded by an innovative and dedicated team that cares about your development. You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, personal branding, and self‑care. Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain valuable industry insights while bringing your academic knowledge to life. Shadowing opportunities will further deepen your understanding of our business and enhance your technical expertise.
Throughout your journey, our Early Careers Delivery team will provide continuous support and guidance, ensuring you make the most of every opportunity. By the time you finish, you’ll be equipped to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing industry and ready to make a meaningful impact.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
To join the Data Analytics Undergraduate 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.
Please note that our undergraduate placement opportunities are open only to penultimate‑year students (those who will be returning to their final year of study or on an integrated master’s after their placement with us). All our undergraduate programmes have a fixed start date, commencing 6th July 2025.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Our 2026 undergraduate programme salary will be £24,998. You’ll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from 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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