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Graduate / Junior Data & AI Analyst

Middlesbrough
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Graduate / Junior Data & AI Analyst
Location: Middlesborough
Salary: £25-28k starting, rising to £32,000 within two years

Want a great place to start or continue your career in Data, AI and advanced analytics?

This global company, with a strong track record in digital innovation, is expanding its Data & AI team and has a fantastic opportunity for a graduate or junior analyst to join its structured early careers pathway.

You'll be joining a dynamic, digitally forward-thinking organisation that's investing heavily in AI, machine learning, data visualisation and the Microsoft Azure ecosystem. This role will see you work across a range of impactful projects that blend traditional BI with emerging AI capabilities.

What you'll be doing:

Developing data solutions using Power BI, SQL, and ETL techniques, and learn Power Apps and Co-Pilot
Building data models and visualising insights for business stakeholders
Supporting early-stage AI/ML initiatives, such as process automation and predictive analytics
Working in an agile, cloud-first environment using the latest Microsoft tools
Collaborating with a growing team of data engineers, BI developers and AI specialistsWhy join?

One day a week for dedicated learning - work towards a Level 4 Data Analyst accreditation
Structured progression: salary increases every six months up to £32k in two years
A Friday early finish - the whole company logs off at 1:30pm
Hybrid working: initially office-based in Middlesborough, then 3 days/week onsite
A highly supportive team of 14+ data professionals and a hands-on manager invested in your growthWhat we're looking for:

Some experience in SQL (or strong Excel skills)
Familiarity or enthusiasm for Power BI and data storytelling
Curiosity about data science, machine learning or AI tools and techniques
A genuine passion for using data to drive decisions and changeWhether you're a recent graduate in data analytics or computer science, or you've already gained some experience and want to shift into the Data & AI space, this is an incredible place to grow your skills.

Apply now if you want to be at the forefront of Data & AI innovation in a company that will invest in your development from day one

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