Lloyd James Media Group
Business Analyst — Graduate Programme (Graduate Entry Level)
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Business Analyst — Graduate Programme (Graduate Entry Level)
GRADUATE OPPORTUNITY
Business Analyst — Graduate Programme (Graduate Entry Level)
Shape the Future with Data
Are you passionate about turning numbers into narratives and data into decisions?
We are a data-driven organisation where insight isn’t just a by-product—it’s the engine behind everything we do. From market strategy to operational performance, our decisions are shaped by rigorous analysis, and we need sharp, curious minds to help us go further.
This is more than an entry-level role. As a Graduate Business Analyst, you’ll work at the heart of our business:
- Collaborating with senior stakeholders
- Uncovering trends that matter
- Influencing strategy from day one
About Us
Lloyd James Media Group comprises several inter-related businesses operating across:
- Legal
- IT
- Media
- Property
- Travel
We are an innovative and award-winning company that recognises our people are crucial to our success. We thrive in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment where data informs our direction. With over two decades of experience, we’re expanding our business interests in the UK and growing our customer base in the EU.
Join our friendly, professional, and welcoming team—where impact means everything.
About The Role
You’ll join a collaborative and expanding analytics team that sits at the intersection of data, strategy, and business performance. From your first week, you’ll work on real projects with real impact. Our structured two-year graduate development programme ensures:
- Fast skill-building
- Exposure across business areas
- Development into a well-rounded analyst and future leader
What You’ll Be Doing
- Analyse data: Tackle large, complex datasets to identify trends, opportunities, and risks that directly inform strategic decision-making.
- Build & maintain visualisations: Create interactive dashboards and reports that give stakeholders real-time insights into business performance.
- Translate insights into action: Work alongside senior analysts and business leaders to turn data findings into clear, compelling recommendations.
- Elaborate strategy: Support business improvement initiatives using data-driven evidence.
- Forecast & model: Contribute to forecasting, scenario modelling, and KPI tracking across functions such as Finance, Operations, and Marketing.
- Present persuasively: Deliver insights to both technical and non-technical audiences, simplifying complex outputs into engaging narratives.
- Collaborate across teams: Partner with Finance, Operations, Marketing, and Product teams.
- Innovate continuously: Explore new data sources, tools, and methodologies to sharpen our analytical edge.
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What We’re Looking For
We seek analytically-minded graduates as comfortable with spreadsheets as they are with boardroom presentations. While a degree in areas such as Business Analytics, Data Science, Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science is useful, what matters most is:
- Curiosity
- Drive
- Critical thinking
Essential Skills & Experience
- A degree (2:1 or above) in:
- Business Analytics
- Data Science
- Economics
- Statistics
- Computer Science
- Or a numerate/analytical discipline
- Proficiency in:
- Advanced Excel
- SQL
- Python/R
- Or similar analytic tools
- Experience with data visualisation platforms such as:
- Power BI
- Tableau
- MongoDB
- Looker
- Strong analytical AND problem-solving skills, grounded in logic and evidence-based reasoning
- Excellent communication abilities:
- Written (grouping insights into clear reports)
- Verbal (explaining complex ideas simply in presentations)
- Comfortability with ambiguity, paired with the ability to structure independent problem-solving approaches
- A genuine enthusiasm for:
- How businesses operate
- The role of data in improving decision-making and outcomes
Nice to Have
- Experience in:
- Statistical modelling/regessione
- A/B testing
- Exposure to:
- Machine learning concepts/predictive analytics
- Cloud-based data platforms (e.g., Google BigQuery, AWS, Azure)
- Independent project work involving real business data (e.g., internships, placements)
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Skills You’ll Develop
We prioritise your growth. Over your time here, you’ll build expertise for the full analytics lifecycle:
- Data Collection & Cleansing
- Advanced SQL & Python
- Data Visualisation
- Statistical Analysis
- Business Intelligence
- Stakeholder Management
- Strategic Communication
- Process Improvement
- Predictive Modelling
- Commercial Acumen
- Agile Methodologies
- Storytelling with Data
- AI Command Skills
Your Career Journey
This role is the launchpad for a high-impact career in data & analytics. We proudly promote from within—our graduates have ascended to roles including:
| Timeline | Role |
|---|---|
| Year 1–2 | Graduate Business Analyst |
| Year 2–4 | Business Analyst / Data Analyst |
| Year 4–6 | Senior Analyst / Insights Manager |
| Year 6+ | Head of Analytics / Strategy Lead |
What We Offer
- Competitive starting salary + annual performance reviews
- Structured two-year graduate programme with rotations across business functions
- Mentoring from senior analysts and leadership
- Access to top-tier data tools and certifications
- Flexible working arrangements
- 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Team socials and innovation challenges
- Proven career pathways based on performance—not tenure
Why Join Us?
We don’t just handle data—we live by it. Every strategic decision rests on rigorous analysis, and our analysts:
- Are ** respected and listened to**
- Empowered to challenge thinking at all levels
- Work at the boardroom level, not tucked away in a back office
If you crave a career where: ✔️ Data is genuinely valued ✔️ Your ideas will be heard ✔️ Growth happens faster than you envision
...this is the place for you.
Ready to begin your analytics career? Apply now and share how you’ve used data to solve a problem—big or small.
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