Do you want to make a difference in an interesting and important sector?
We are looking for talented graduates to join our team!
Joint us as a Trainee Analyst from January 2025.
You will receive a starting salary of £29,738 and will be offered a permanent trainee analyst role following a six-month probationary period and performance assessment.
About us
As the economic regulator of publicly owned Scottish Water, we work to ensure that the industry is internationally admired for excellence and, through the investment it makes, is sustainable both today and for future generations.
It is an exciting time to join WICS and to be a part of the important work that we do for customers, communities and the wider water industry. Your analysis will help ensure Scotland’s sustainable future as we work collaboratively to transform the industry in the face of key challenges.
The work we do is highly varied, has a genuine impact and makes a real difference. With wide-ranging projects, each day brings new challenges and opportunities to develop.
We are entering into a new phase of ‘hybrid working’ which includes regular face-to-face team meetings and brainstorming sessions. Our registered office is in Stirling which means you must be able to regularly commute to Stirling.
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About you
We welcome talented graduates with an upper second-class undergraduate honours degree (2:1) or higher in any discipline; however, a numerate based degree is desirable. We will also consider candidates with a 2:2 honours degree provided they have also attained a Master’s degree with Distinction.
Our graduates are:
- Analytical problem solvers
We are looking for strong analytical minds - candidates who can understand and interpret numerical information in a range of formats. We are looking for people who use creative approaches to solve complex problems. You will need to use compelling analysis and evidence to support decision making.
- Curious
We are looking for candidates who have a real sense of curiosity and eagerness to learn. Much of what we do at WICS involves scanning the horizon for best practice and innovations across industries and sectors. Our analysts take an active interest in developments that impact regulated industries in Scotland and internationally.
- Strong communicators
We need our graduates to demonstrate strong writing and presentation skills. We are looking for people who can communicate openly and challenge constructively. You will need to inspire confidence and trust in others.
- Team players
We are looking for people who enjoy working collaboratively in a team environment, supporting others by sharing knowledge and ideas. We employ graduates who listen and learn from others in order to broaden their own knowledge.
- Adaptable
We are looking for graduates who can adapt quickly to changing circumstances. We employ graduates who have a positive attitude to change and will look for innovative ways to overcome obstacles.
The work you will be doing
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting and critical time as we determine charges for the 2027-33 regulatory control period. Your analysis as part of the Strategic Review of Charges will have a real impact in shaping the future of the water industry, ensuring that Scottish Water continues to deliver best value for Scotland.
You will help develop regulatory strategy, carry out economic and financial analysis and prepare briefings for a wide range of stakeholders. Importantly, you will work closely with colleagues at the executive level and senior officials working in the heart of government.
You will be working on a wide range of projects from day one, from analysing Scottish Water’s performance to looking outwards at the performance of other companies and sectors.
There will be opportunities to develop technical skills such as econometric modelling and data analysis, as well as broader skills such as team working, writing and presenting. As we are a small office you will be able to see the direct contribution of your work.
Our analysts use their unique experience at WICS to grow and develop their careers – be it through our progression within WICS, exciting secondments or as they move on to new employers. The WICS alumni network is worldwide with former employees taking up their next roles at organisations such as McKinsey, Moody’s, the World Bank, IATA, Amazon and the Competition and Markets Authority.
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Benefits
We offer additional benefits including:
- Learning and development opportunities
- Public sector pension, with 27% employer contribution
- Generous annual leave entitlement, with an additional 3 days after 5 years’ service
- Flexible working arrangements
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Paid leave for volunteering
How to apply
You can start the application process by registering an account on our online recruitment platform Tazio. Access to the application form closes at 12pm (noon) on Friday 22 November 2024. You will have 7 days from registering to complete and submit the application form but by no later than the closing date (whichever date comes first).
After submitting the application form, you will be invited to an online analytical assessment. You will have 7 days from receiving the analytical assessment invitation to complete the test but no later than 11:59pm on 24 November 2024.
Initial interviews with our analytical team will start from week commencing 18 November and will be followed by an assessment centre on or around 5 December.
Successful candidates will start with us in January 2025. Please note, you must have completed your studies prior to your start date.
Eligibility to work in the UK
All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK at the time of employment. For further details regarding the eligibility criteria please access the UK Government website by following this link: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.
Equal opportunities policy
We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates who have a disability and who satisfy the basic criteria. Reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process will be made where necessary to ensure that no applicant is disadvantaged in the process because of their disability. Please get in touch with our team at recruitment@wics.scot if you would like to discuss this in more detail.