2026 Analytics and Data Science Graduate Programme

Luton, United Kingdom Hybrid Permanent Full Time 37.5 139246

Want to get your career off to a flying start? The sky’s the limit with TUI. We’re the world's number one tourism business, operating in around 180 destinations worldwide, which means limitless global opportunities for you and your future.

As part of our Analytics & Data Science Graduate Programme, you’ll spend two invaluable years working right at the heart of our business – with real responsibilities, and the chance to work on real projects. You’ll gain a unique insight into our exciting and dynamic industry, with exposure to many other functional areas and senior colleagues. You’ll have lots of fun during your time with us, and we’ll ensure you get the support you need every step of the way.

The application of analytical techniques and data-based decision-making being critical to TUI’s future success and a key source of competitive advantage. Throughout the programme, you’ll be working to ensure TUI fully benefits from the world of “big data” and continues to find innovative ways to make the right decision at the right time to both enhance the customer experience and maximise profitability.

This is an opportunity for you to join a graduate programme that’s focused on producing business leaders and gives you the chance to make a valuable contribution to our Analytics and Data Science function.

We welcome applications from those who studied outside the UK. However, a requirement of our training providers and universities is that we provide them evidence that these grades are the correct equivalent to GCSEs/A levels or Degrees. You will be required to apply for your grades to be converted and you can do this by visiting: Home Page (enic.org.uk) and applying for a statement of comparability.

We recruit on a rolling basis and therefore recommend that you apply as soon as possible to be in with the best chance.

ABOUT OUR OFFER

Starting salary for the role is £36,945 per annum with fantastic progression (pay review pending)

Fantastic holiday benefits including discounts, special offers and the ability to purchase additional ‘TUI time off’

Private medical Insurance, single cover with option to add dependants

Health and Wellbeing support in five key areas – Financial, Health, Social, Community and Career

Excellent rates with foreign exchange and discounts with retailers

Discovery day – time to spend working at a local charity or community

Investment in your development

Pension scheme and life assurance

On completion of the graduate programme a voucher (amount dependent on the apprenticeship level) and an extra day off

Access to student discount via Totum Apprenticeships

Network of other apprentices and colleagues

Workwide Scheme (30 days working abroad)

Be Rewarded Platform – savings at high street shops, on days out and more

All the employee networks

ABOUT THE JOB

During our two-year programme, you’ll gain experience within one of our four Analytics & Data Science teams. At the end of the two years, we’ll aim for you be ready to take the next step in your career within the teams. The four analytics areas we have are:

Digital Analytics – where we use web behavioural data to optimise the use of our web and mobile sites

Commercial Data Science – using commercial data such as demand forecasts and profitability data to deliver models across domains like Price and Yield, Sourcing, Commercial Sales & Personalisation

Customer Analytics – focusing on using our rich customer data to truly personalise the customer experience

Aviation Analytics – working closely with our operational teams to drive the use of data science in all stages of the aviation journey, from optimising the routes of our planes to forecasting the food we should pack on board

There will be different career pathways for you to choose during your graduate journey, these include opportunities to specialise in the following areas:

Data science and machine learning techniques

Solution design and feature engineering

Data analytics and Reporting

Product ownership and consultancy

During your time on the scheme, you will:

Work directly with stakeholders from across the business, getting to the heart of a problem and providing workable business solutions

Provide analysis that truly addresses the underlying problem, ensuring solutions are implemented with the impact being tracked and results measured

Gain experience in managing and explaining complex analysis to a variety of stakeholders

Use a range of modelling and analytical techniques, supported by the appropriate software, either to answer key business questions or deliver decision-making applications which ensure that decisions are made on a consistent and scientific basis

Thrive in an environment where you can learn from senior colleagues with experience in a wide range of industries, as well as learn about new technologies

As well as the varied exposure and experience you’ll get during the scheme, you’ll also be given the opportunity to continue your studies with a part-time Level 6 apprenticeship – fully funded by us. If this option is something that interests you then you’ll have the opportunity to find out more, including the courses on offer, during the recruitment process.

ABOUT YOU

Analytical approach to solving problems and creating solutions

Strategic thinker

Natural drive to achieve both individual and business results with a commercial focus

Brings innovative ideas and insights

Engages and collaborates with others

A focus on providing unrivalled service to our customers

Hunger for learning, with a minimum of GCSE grade 4 or C (or equivalent) in English and Maths, and a commitment to gaining your Level 6 apprenticeship should you wish to complete this

Minimum 2:2 degree classification in any subject

A passion for analytics and science, as well as an interest in the travel industry

From a workplace to a place to belong. At TUI we embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging everyone to come as you are, because together, our potential is limitless.

We are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities and impairments so if you require any support, please do let us know.

We are part of the Disability Confident Scheme and welcome disabled applicants. As users of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

We have an under-representation of ethnic minority and disabled colleagues at TUI and therefore welcome applications from people who come from these groups.

*Currently TUI is unable to provide visa sponsorship, you must have permanent right to live and work in the UK without sponsorship to be eligible to apply. This includes applicants in possession of a Tier 4 Student visa.

Application Deadline: 10th July 2026

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier than the stated deadline due to the high volume of applications.

Don't miss this opportunity to shape your future and make a meaningful impact on the global travel and tourism industry.

Next stage: Face-to-Face or virtual interviews (July/August) for September 2026 start.

As part of our commitment to supporting career development and internal mobility, we encourage those affected to consider applying for these graduate opportunities. Your experience and potential are valued, and we’re keen to support you in finding your next step within the business.