Date: 1 Apr 2025
Location: St Albans, GB
Based in St Albans/Hybrid WFH
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious Graduate who is self-driven, enthusiastic, and flexible who wants to join a large FMCG organisation. The role will suit someone who can demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and has an interest in data analytics, is a strong communicator who can work well in a team, and who will flourish in a fast-paced environment where you are given early responsibility.
We have an IT graduate opportunity within our Data Analytics team, which comprises database and data visualisation developers, business analysts, and project management. The analytics team is key to driving our pillar to “Use data analytics/ insights to provide true competitive advantage to the business.”
Overview of the IT Function
Our IT function is split into 3 areas, each headed up by a senior manager:
1. Commercial Systems (Including Analytics and Automation)
2. Supply Chain Systems
In total, we have a team of 90 (based in various locations including St Albans, Manchester, and Winchester), and work with several 3rd parties who provide us with Networking capabilities as well as specialist, technical, and development activity.
The Scheme
The 2-year graduate programme will see you working within the IT Data Analytics centre of excellence. The team is working to introduce and build upon a new advanced data platform and visualisation tool which will enable the business on the road to outperformance.
As part of the role, you will be responsible for:
* Working with stakeholders across the business and IT
* Taking business reporting requirements and delivering these through our new business reporting tools
* Gaining an understanding of data platforms, models, and queries with SAP BW and AWS Redshift
* Building development skills within our visualisation reporting tool
* Working with the internal analytics team and our partners to deliver analytics requirements
* Working on new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
Travel may be required to different locations, which may include overnight stays.
Core skills required
* Analytical mindset
* Self-management (Time management)
* Problem-solving / diagnostic skills
Typically, you will possess a degree demonstrating abilities in logic, analysis, and data interpretation such as maths, statistics, economics, computing, and engineering.
What we need from you?
* Degree qualified 2:1 minimum achieved (or expected)
* Clear career aspirations demonstrated through employment or work experience/placement
* UK driving licence
* Experience of leadership roles across sports, hobbies, or other interests
* Strong communicator both oral and written
* Skilled in Microsoft Suite
The benefits…
* Starting salary of £30,000 per annum
* Attractive benefits package including: 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, employee discount scheme including travel, food, and shopping discounts.
* Relocation support loan
* A business mentor
* Employee assistance scheme
* More than 10 days of off-job development workshops covering such topics as communication, presentation, and influencing skills
* Invitations to social events and executive networking opportunities. Our graduates are sociable and enjoy informal dinners and drinks and have the opportunity to attend more formal events such as charity dinners and sales conferences.
Ready to apply...?
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV tailored to this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you.
A great British food company
Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 13 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country.
Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century, and you’ll find them in 90% of British households.
At Premier Foods, we believe in inclusion, authenticity, and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and future colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued, and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love, or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
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