Graduate Development Programme - Data

Bank of England; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national financial institution in Leeds seeks recent graduates for a 24-month programme aimed at developing skills in economic research and data analysis. Candidates will gain practical experience while supporting decision-making processes with data insights. The programme includes training, a chance to pursue a master's degree, and a competitive salary of £33,525 plus benefits. Hybrid work arrangements are in place, combining office and remote work to help build a career in central banking.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Visa sponsorship availability

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Keen to learn about banking operations and gain practical experience.
• Ability to produce and analyse economic and financial statistics.
• Eligibility for visa sponsorship under specific circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Participate in training sessions on crucial skills.
• Produce and analyse economic and financial data.
• Develop impactful visualisations and dashboards.

Skills

Data analysis and visualisation

Economic and financial research

Drafting briefing materials

Stakeholder engagement

Data management practices

Education

Recently graduated

Masters in Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation

Tools

Python

R

Excel

Job description

Overview

About this programme

This programme is designed for students who have recently graduated and are looking to start their career at the heart of the UK's economy.

• Length of contract: 24-month programme, leading to a permanent position
  • Start date: early September 2026
  • Location: Leeds offices (hybrid)
  • Salary: £33,525, plus our comprehensive benefits package

This could be right for you if you are:

• Keen to learn about what we do and gain practical experience
• Eager to gain a unique insight into the workings of the UK's central bank
• Looking to build your network and pursue a career at the Bank of England

We are committed to nurturing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.

What to expect

We start by giving you an introduction to the many areas of the Bank. You will get an idea of the range of specialist roles across the organisation. You will also receive training sessions, which focus on crucial skills to develop as a central banker. We hire graduates who are driven and intent on learning while building their career with us.

In your first 12 months, you will take part in a foundation year covering the Bank's breadth of work. In your second year, you will have the opportunity to study for a masters in Global Central Banking and Financial Regulation with Warwick Business School.

Data

If you are interested in producing and analysing key economic and financial statistics that are published by the Bank, then this stream might be ideal for you. By joining this stream, you will help make sure that insights from data analysis can directly inform strategic business decisions. You could help develop impactful visualisations and dashboards to communicate trends, supporting robust data management practices, and overseeing the integration of data from multiple sources—all contributing to meaningful, data-driven decision-making.

The skills you could develop include:

• Data analysis and visualisation (e.g. Python, R, Excel)
• Economic and financial research
• Drafting briefing materials and internal notes
• Supporting project delivery and stakeholder engagement
• Data management practices

Right to work in the UK

For our graduate programmes, the Bank may be able to offer visa sponsorship in specific circumstances. We will assess eligibility on a case-by-case basis, taking individual circumstances into consideration. All applicants must comply with Home Office regulations. Please note, should sponsorship be offered, the cost of the Skilled Worker visa application and the immigration health surcharge (IHS) will be payable by the applicant and will not be reimbursed by the Bank. Please follow this link for further information on the costs involved – Skilled Worker visa: How much it costs – GOV.UK

Our Approach to Inclusion

The Bank values diversity, equity and inclusion. We play a key role in maintaining monetary and financial stability, and to do that effectively, we believe we need a workforce that reflects the society we serve.

At the Bank of England, we want all colleagues to feel valued and respected, so we are building an inclusive culture which supports people from all backgrounds and communities to be at their best at work. We celebrate all forms of diversity, including age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. We believe that it’s by drawing on different perspectives and experiences that we’ll continue to make the best decisions for the public.

For most roles where work can be carried out at home, we aim for colleagues to spend half of their time in the office. Subject to that minimum requirement, individuals and managers should work together to find what works best for them, their team and stakeholders.

We are proud to be a member of the government’s Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). We are committed to creating an equitable interview process for disabled candidates through our membership of the DCS and this means we guarantee progression to video interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you wish to apply under this scheme, please select Yes to the DCS question at the end of the application form. We understand, however, that not all applicants with a disability may wish to apply through this scheme, and we fully respect that choice; you will still be fully supported with any support or adjustments you may require. As we are an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to providing adjustments and support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Should you require support with completing your application and require any adjustments, please contact the recruitment team at [e-mail] who will work with you to provide the support you require. We may need to ask for more information about your disability to provide the necessary support.

*Disability includes but is not limited to visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, autism, ADHD, diabetes, epilepsy, dyslexia, dyspraxia, mental health conditions, speech impairments and major illnesses such as cancer and MS.

National Security Vetting Process

Employment in this role will be subject to the National Security Vetting clearance process (typically can take between 6 to 12 weeks post offer) and the passing of additional Bank security checks in accordance with Bank policy. Further information regarding the vetting and security clearance requirements for the role will be provided at offer stage for successful candidates. Information about how the Bank processes personal data for these purposes is set out in the Bank's Privacy Notice.

The Application Process

Important: Please ensure that you complete all details in the application form including education, work history and all job specific questions. Your application will not be considered if all mandatory questions are not fully completed. Please also ensure you have uploaded a copy of your CV for eligibility checks.

The assessment process will comprise 4 stages: online application, situational judgement test, video interview and a virtual assessment centre.