Graduate Data Analyst

Job Introduction

Are you a curious, analytical graduate who wants to turn data into meaningful insight that drives real-world impact?

This is an exciting opportunity to build your career in data and insight while contributing to work that informs decisions on employment, skills, productivity, and wider community outcomes across the region. You’ll play a key role in turning complex information into clear, actionable insight that supports better services and better outcomes for people and places.

As part of the WMCA Graduate Development Programme, you’ll join a structured early careers pathway designed to develop the next generation of public sector leaders. You’ll benefit from mentoring, training, peer networking, and hands-on experience that will support your development throughout the programme.

What you’ll be doing

You’ll work as part of a collaborative Insights team, helping to transform data into insight that supports policy, performance, and programme delivery.

You will:

• Collect, clean, and analyse data from a range of internal and external sources.
• Translate complex datasets into clear insight, reports, and presentations for a range of audiences.
• Support performance monitoring across key programmes and strategic priorities.
• Contribute to research and analysis on employment, skills, productivity, and wider socio-economic trends.
• Help develop consistent reporting products and insight outputs across the directorate.
• Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities that inform better decision-making.
• Support cross-directorate projects aligned to priorities such as inclusion, sustainability, and digital transformation.
• Develop your technical capability in tools such as Excel, and gain exposure to Python, Power BI, and GIS tools (training provided).

What’s essential

You will bring:

• A minimum 2:2 degree (or equivalent Level 6 qualification) in a relevant subject, gained within the last 5 years.
• Experience working in a team environment (e.g., university, volunteering, internships, or part-time work).
• Experience producing reports, presentations, or structured outputs for different audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and an interest in working with data to inform decisions.
• Clear communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex information.
• Good organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset and willingness to learn.
• An interest in tools such as Python, Power BI, or GIS, with training provided.
• An understanding of, or interest in, how evidence supports regional growth and public service delivery.

Location

This role is based at our offices – 16 Summer Lane, Birmingham, B19 3SD. We currently operate a hybrid working model, which means splitting your days across the office and home, subject to work demands and agreement with your line manager.

Selection process

Successful shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an assessment centre in August 2026. The assessment centre will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, strengths, and potential through a range of exercises designed to reflect the role and the WMCA Graduate Development Programme.

Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates following the closing date.

Why join WMCA?

WMCA is laser-focused on improving the West Midlands, bringing economic growth, jobs, homes, and better journeys to the region. We target local needs where it matters most, ensuring everyone has a job that pays well and has access to safe and affordable places they can call home.

We put people and place at the heart of everything we do, working hand in hand with our partners to direct funding where it's needed most. What you do, really matters. Your expertise will help make a big difference, improving people's lives, every day.

Our Values and Behaviours

Fostering an environment where people feel valued, included, supported, and proud to contribute to our region is important to us at the WMCA. Our behaviours are more than statements; they guide how we work, make decisions, and treat one another - they set the standards we hold ourselves to and the experience we want others to have.

• Collaborative - We work as one organisation, building trust, connection, and shared purpose across teams, partners, and customers to create the biggest impact for our region.
• Driven - Focused on impact - leading with clarity, care, and courage to deliver meaningful results for the West Midlands.
• Inclusive - Every voice matters - we create belonging, fairness, and psychological safety so everyone can thrive.
• Innovative - We think future and act smarter - embracing curiosity, creativity, and continuous improvement to shape the future.

Creating an inclusive workplace

WMCA holds diversity accreditations, including the RACE Code Quality Mark and Armed Forces Covenant (Gold status), and has been recognised as one of the Inclusive Top 50 Employers and The Times Top 50 Employers for Women. We’re a Disability Confident Employer with ‘Leader’ status, committed to interviewing applicants with disabilities who meet all the essential role criteria.

We are also proud to be a Ban the Box employer, which means we do not ask about criminal convictions at the initial application stage, and will only ask after an offer is made as part of our onboarding checks, which helps us remove barriers for people with past convictions and supports fair opportunities for all.

We recognise that certain groups, such as women and people of colour, may be less likely to apply for roles if they feel they do not meet all the requirements. However, we encourage individuals who are passionate about the role and want to make a difference to still apply. We value potential and encourage applicants to highlight their skills, including transferable ones, even if they don't fit the traditional "perfect candidate" mould.

We gladly consider part-time, flexible, and job share arrangements, so please don't let these factors deter you from applying.

Right to Work in the UK

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Salary and benefits

We advertise salary ranges, with new appointments typically starting at the lowest salary point. In exceptional cases, the salary point may be adjusted to secure the best candidate. This approach allows for potential year-on-year salary increases, offering progression and appropriate rewards to employees. Requests for salaries above the maximum advertised range will not be considered.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Local Government Pension Scheme (**one of the most generous pension schemes in the UK**).
• **Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contribution** scheme where you can build an additional pot of money alongside your pension with contributions exempt from Income Tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs).
• **28 days** paid annual leave (with an option to purchase more) + Statutory days.
• **EV car benefit scheme**
• **Healthcare plans.**
• Discounted **gym membership, will writing,** and **mortgage advice.**
• An option to **buy a bicycle**, including e-bikes and adapted pedal cycles, at a discounted rate.
• **3 days** of paid leave each year to **volunteer**.
• **Interest-free financing** through SmartTech to buy the latest technology
• **Discounted shopping** with over 2,000 big-name retailers, and more. You can now also obtain a **Costco** membership through the WMCA.
• **Boundless** unlocks unlimited entry to top-rated UK attractions and loads of extra benefits and discounts.
• **Eye** **Care Scheme,** offering a free eye test and a financial contribution towards your glasses.

For more information, please visit the benefits page on our career site.