562 Strategic Analyst jobs in the United Kingdom

• Lead the elicitation, analysis, and documentation of business requirements for strategic initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with diverse stakeholder groups to gather detailed requirements and build consensus.
• Develop comprehensive business process models, use cases, and functional specifications.
• Assess the impact of proposed changes on existing business operations and systems.
• Collaborate with project managers, developers, and testers to ensure the accurate implementation of requirements.
• Conduct gap analysis and propose solutions to address business challenges.
• Support the development of business cases and project proposals.
• Provide strategic recommendations for process improvements and technology adoption.
• Assist in the planning and execution of user acceptance testing (UAT).
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of business analysis methodologies and best practices within the consultancy.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, with a significant focus on strategic or transformation projects.
• Proven experience in requirements elicitation, process mapping (e.g., BPMN), and data modelling.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and techniques.
• Experience in consultancy or client-facing roles is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications such as CBAP or CCBA are a plus.

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Analyze financial performance, identifying key trends, variances, and business drivers.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for deviations from budget and forecast.
• Support the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and perform financial due diligence.
• Collaborate with department heads to understand their financial needs and provide support.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of financial reporting and analysis processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, ACA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial analysis,FP&A, or a related role.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling techniques.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial planning software.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a hybrid work environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.

National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we've played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we're leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.

But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger. But it's no small feat and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy.

Strategic Infrastructure delivers major strategic UK electricity transmission projects, focused on connecting more clean, low-carbon power to England and Wales. Strategic Infrastructure is a part of National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and is responsible for delivering 17 major new projects to connect more clean, low-carbon power to the transmission network in England and Wales. These projects play a vital part in achieving the UK Government's ambition of connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030. They will be delivered under the regulator's Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework. As well as these 17 projects, Strategic Infrastructure will also focus on the early-stage development of other strategic infrastructure that Ofgem has requested.

The Delivery Strategy team are responsible for ensuring the infrastructure projects that are part of the Great Grid Upgrade, can be delivered successfully. We are delivering these projects alongside routine network maintenance and upgrades, large volumes of customers who wish to connect renewable energy and, in a world where other countries are also decarbonising. So why does that make delivering the Great Grid Upgrade challenging but an incredibly exciting opportunity? We must ensure we are delivering the right scope, at the right time and ensuring we can buy all of the equipment to deliver successfully. Your role as a Graduate Delivery Strategy Lead will be helping us answer key questions such as:

• What equipment do we need to deliver the Great Grid Upgrade, where are the supply chain constraints and what are our opportunities to maximise value for end consumers?
• How do we optimise the delivery of Strategic Infrastructure Projects alongside connecting our customers and undertaking network maintenance?
• How can we deliver these projects differently to reduce the amount of time we need to take the network out of service, whilst keeping safety a priority?

You will align with internal teams across National Grid, collecting information, analysing and drawing insights. You will document your findings in an Investment Case, clearly detailing a recommended delivery strategy for each project.

As you'll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you'll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You'll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 121 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to this role is our Commercial pathway, where you'll further develop commerciality skills and gain important insight of engineering and electricity to increase your understanding of our business and industry. Dependent upon your role you may complete a formal qualification such as (Chartered Institute of Professional Development) CIPD.

We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you'll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your superpowered career.

You'll need to achieve, or be working towards, a minimum 2:2 in a Business Management, Economics, Strategy or Engineering related degree. It doesn't matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you'll need to currently have a full valid UK driving license or have completed your theory test (and have a practical test booked) at the time of your assessment centre (if your application is progressed) will allow you to drive in the UK. You'll need flexibility to travel occasionally within role and throughout your graduate development programme rotations

This role is based in National Grid House Warwick. We offer flexible hybrid working, where possible.

We are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of £36,640

Not only will you receive a tailored development programme to progress a superpowered career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too:

• £,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
• 26 days holiday
• ,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
• Up to 00 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
• Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Flexible Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities.

You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We kindly ask that you review all our graduate opportunities and apply for the one that aligns closest with your aspirations and interests.

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

Assessment centres will be held between November - April 2026

National Grid's Graduate & Student opportunities in the UK are open to all applicants who meet the eligibility criteria including an existing and valid right to work in the UK. As part of the application process this will need to be evidenced and verified before you can start the programme.

Please note that in most cases, National Grid is unable to offer sponsorship for employment under the UK points-based immigration system. As such, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future under the UK points-based immigration system. However, in exceptional circumstances where there is a clear and demonstrable need for specialist skills that cannot be sourced from the local labour market, National Grid may consider offering sponsorship. All applications are welcome from candidates who meet these requirements, regardless of race, nationality, or ethnic origin.

Please be aware that it's your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this. For information about visas please visit

At National Grid, it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do and are committed to building a workforce of the future which represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need.

About Us
National Grid is at the heart of the UK energy network keeping people connected and society moving. We develop, own and maintain the physical infrastructure, such as pylons and cables needed to move the electricity generated from windfarms and power sources around the country. Every time a phone is plugged in, or a switch is turned on, we've played a part, connecting you to the electricity you need - and we're leading the transformation towards a greener future, dreaming bigger to bring a more affordable energy future to everyone.

But it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us better. But it's no small feat and we need the best to join us in our mission. So, join us and power the future of energy.

About The Role
Strategic Infrastructure delivers major strategic UK electricity transmission projects, focused on connecting more clean, low-carbon power to England and Wales. Strategic Infrastructure is a part of National Grid Electricity Transmission (NGET) and is responsible for delivering 17 major new projects to connect more clean, low-carbon power to the transmission network in England and Wales. These projects play a vital part in achieving the UK Government's ambition of connecting 50GW of offshore wind by 2030. They will be delivered under the regulator's Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework. As well as these 17 projects, Strategic Infrastructure will also focus on the early-stage development of other strategic infrastructure that Ofgem has requested.

The Development Strategy team leads the assessment and early-stage development of strategic electricity transmission projects. As a Development Analyst, you'll support a range of activities across multiple workstreams, helping shape high-level and detailed project development. You'll be responsible for creating initial business cases and coordinating delivery options, while also developing and applying societal impact-inclusive cost-benefit analysis methods to inform decision-making.

What You'll Get Up To As a Development Anaylst

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (including consenting, lands, external affairs, procurement, and construction teams) to gather information for robust scope development and deliverability assessments
• Support early-stage development activities by appraising options to meet network needs, considering engineering solutions, routing, outages, and environmental constraints
• Assist in developing and assessing delivery options, including project cost, schedule, and programme development, as part of the initial business case
• Contribute to the documentation of early-stage development activities and support the handover of initial business cases to delivery teams
• Engage with digital teams to identify and apply technologies that improve the accuracy and efficiency of project development

Our Graduate Programme

As you'll be joining our 18-month graduate programme, you'll have a tailored development pathway to support you as you develop a wide range of leadership, business, and technical skills. You'll attend in-person and virtual development sessions throughout your programme to equip you with the essential skills required, as you begin your career at National Grid. We're committed to the personal development of our colleagues so as well as the support from your line manager as you navigate your new role, you'll also have access to 121 coaching and a mentor, from a previous cohort to help you transition from campus to corporate life.

All graduates complete the core development programme to develop key skills such as how to make an impact, giving feedback and presentation skills. Aligned to our IT & Digital pathway you'll develop your IT technical skills including AGILE and Scrum. You'll also gain important insights in engineering and electricity to help broaden your understanding of our business and industry.

We believe in the importance of getting as much on-the-job experience as possible and to do this, you will complete three 6-month placements, across the UK, designed to deepen your understanding of your speciality but to also broaden your knowledge of our business. At the end of your 18-month programme you'll return to your initial placement area to kickstart your superpowered career.

What you'll need to apply

You'll need to achieve, or be working towards, a minimum 2:2 in a Power Systems, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Degree. It doesn't matter when you graduated or if you are currently working towards your qualification. We just need you to be eager to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

Due to the amount of travel to our site locations, you'll need to currently have a full valid UK driving license or have completed your theory test (and have a practical test booked) at the time of your assessment centre (if your application is progressed) will allow you to drive in the UK. You'll need to be able to travel occasionally within role and throughout your graduate development programme rotations.

Location

This role is based in National Grid House, Warwick. We offer hybrid working, where possible.

What You'll Get In Return

We are proud to offer a graduate starting salary of £36,640.

Benefits
Not only will you receive a tailored development programme to progress a superpowered career at National Grid, we also offer some great rewards and benefits too:

• £,000 bonus, once joined and started on programme
• 26 days holiday
• ,400 payment on successful completion of the programme
• Up to 00 per month accommodation allowance as you move around the business, and additional annual leave for when you move between placements plus assistance with moving personal belongings
• Other benefits include pension and share-option schemes, Adaptable Benefits, close mentorship and regular feedback & volunteering opportunities.

More Information

You can only apply for one graduate opportunity during this recruitment cycle. We kindly ask that you review all our graduate opportunities and apply for the one that aligns closest with your aspirations and interests.

We recruit on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close our vacancies once we have enough applications/based on volume of applications. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to ensure you obtain the place you want in the application process.

Assessment centres will be held between November - April 2026

You must have the legal right to work in the UK by the start of your employment.

Please be aware that it's your responsibility to explore avenues of working in the UK, as we're not able to provide advice on this.

At National Grid, it's our people that provide our true superpower. They drive and sustain our growth, their unique differences only making us stronger, so we pride ourselves on placing diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of who we are and what we do and are committed to building a workforce of the future which represents the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office where and when needed. All our offers are based on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, the innovation from creating diverse teams and perspectives, as well as business need.

At National Grid, we work towards the highest standards in everything we do, including how we support, value and develop our people. Our aim is to encourage and support employees to thrive and be the best they can be. We celebrate the unique differences people bring into our organisation, and welcome and encourage applicants with diverse experiences and backgrounds, and offer flexible and tailored support, at home and in the office.

Our goal is to drive, develop and operate our business in a way that results in a more inclusive culture. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, the innovation that comes with having diverse teams and business need.

We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and provide a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected, fairly treated, and able to reach their full potential.

DATA ANALYST TRAINER - (BOOTCAMPS&APPRENTICESHIPS) - £45,000 - FULLY REMOTE (MUST BE UK BASED)

SLS Recruitment are working with a leading IT & Digital Training provider and they have a new opportunity for a Data Analyst Trainer to work across their skills bootcamp and apprenticeship provision. This is a fully remote role and will offer a salary of up to £45,000. This opportunity would suit someone who has experience of delivering training in the technology below.

To be considered for this opportunity you will have the following:

• MUST HAVE DELIVERED TRAINING PREVIOUSLY
• MUST HAVE A TEACHING OR ASSESSING QUALIFICATION
• Knowledge of Excel, Access, R, SQL, Power BI and Azure fundamentals.
• Experience of delivering training in Data Analysis a minimum of 1 year.
• A relevant qualification in Data Analysis, ideally at degree level.

As a Data Analyst Trainer you will work with Curriculum, IQA and Service Delivery Teams. You will adapt different ways of working and be able to establish individual learning needs and introduce new ways of working.

For further information on this opportunity to work with a provider who continues to grow, please apply now.

• Analyze and interpret geological and geophysical data.
• Develop and refine 3D geological models.
• Conduct resource estimation and geological risk assessments.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with exploration and mining engineering teams.
• Utilize advanced geological software for data processing and visualization.
• Advise on exploration strategies and target definition.
• Ensure data quality and integrity throughout projects.
• Stay updated on the latest geological techniques and technologies.
• Contribute to the company's overall resource management strategy.

• MSc or PhD in Geology, Geophysics, or a related field.
• Significant experience in geological data analysis and modelling.
• Proficiency in geological software packages (e.g., Leapfrog, ArcGIS, Vulcan).
• Strong statistical analysis and quantitative skills.
• Experience in mineral resource estimation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with exploration and mining processes.

• Assist in collecting, cleaning, and organising large datasets from various sources.
• Perform preliminary data analysis using statistical methods and software tools.
• Support senior analysts in generating reports, dashboards, and visualisations to communicate findings.
• Learn and apply data mining techniques to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Contribute to the development of data models and analytical frameworks.
• Collaborate with team members on projects, participating in brainstorming sessions and problem-solving activities.
• Assist in documenting data sources, methodologies, and analytical processes.
• Gain exposure to various data analysis tools and technologies (e.g., SQL, Python, R, Tableau).
• Participate in training sessions and workshops to enhance technical and analytical skills.
• Provide support for ad-hoc data requests and analysis as needed.

• Recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of statistical concepts and data analysis principles.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn data manipulation and analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SQL).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive attitude and eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid work environment.

• Assist in the collection, cleaning, and preprocessing of diverse datasets from various sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and anomalies.
• Develop reports and dashboards using data visualization tools to present findings clearly and concisely.
• Support the team in designing and implementing data quality checks and validation processes.
• Gain exposure to statistical modeling and predictive analytics concepts.
• Learn to use programming languages such as Python or R for data manipulation and analysis.
• Understand database concepts and SQL for data extraction.
• Collaborate with different departments to understand their data needs and provide analytical support.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of data processes and methodologies.
• Undertake a structured learning program leading to a recognised qualification in Data Analysis.

• A strong interest in data, analytics, and technology.
• A minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above, including Maths and English, or equivalent.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Basic understanding of Excel or similar spreadsheet software is advantageous.