UK National Audit Office

About the Company

The National Audit Office (NAO) is the UK's independent public spending watchdog. We support Parliament in holding government to account and we help improve public services through our high-quality audits.

We scrutinise public spending for Parliament and are independent of government and the civil service. We help Parliament hold government to account and we use our insights to help people who manage and govern public bodies improve public services.

The Comptroller and Auditor General (C&AG), Gareth Davies, is an Officer of the House of Commons and leads the NAO. We audit the financial accounts of departments and other public bodies. We also examine and report on the value for money of how public money has been spent.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

UK National Audit Office

Job Title

Data Science Internship 2026

Job Description

**Job title:** Data Science Internship 2026 **Role Summary:** Entry‑level, 1‑year fixed‑term internship in a data analysis hub. Participants receive intensive training in R, SQL, and Python, then apply these skills to large, complex datasets, develop data tools, create visualisations, and support the review of quantitative models for government‑based assurance work. **Expectations:** - Complete the training program in programming and analytics tools. - Apply newly acquired skills to real‑world data challenges. - Deliver actionable insights and data visualisations. - Collaborate with auditors and financial teams to evaluate high‑value models. **Key Responsibilities:** - Undergo initial training in R, Python, SQL, and relevant development tools. - Clean, manipulate, and analyze large, messy data sets. - Build and implement data tools and visualisations for stakeholder use. - Review and critique quantitative models underpinning government estimates (e.g., student loan valuations, fraud rates, clinical negligence compensation). - Produce reports and presentations to support assurance and audit activities. **Required Skills:** - Programming knowledge in R, SQL, and Python (prior experience desirable but not mandatory). - Data wrangling and statistical analytics. - Ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data. - Strong communication and teamwork in a multidisciplinary environment. - Completed numerical reasoning assessment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Minimum 120 UCAS points (or 300 pre‑2017 UCAS tariff) from top 3 A‑Levels (excludes General Studies). - Equivalent qualifications are acceptable. - No prior audit experience required; training will be provided.

London, United kingdom

On site

Fresher

01-12-2025

Company Name

UK National Audit Office

Job Title

Junior HR Information Systems Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title** Junior HR Information Systems Analyst **Role Summary** Support the National Audit Office’s core HRIS platform (Salesforce‑XCD), contribute to HR data analytics using Power BI, and assist payroll operations. Provide user support, data governance, and process improvement across HR systems, working closely with People, Digital Services, and Information Security teams. **Expectations** - Deliver accurate, timely HRIS support and data quality standards. - Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and documentation. - Collaborate on process automation, system releases, and compliance. **Key Responsibilities** - Operate and maintain the Salesforce‑XCD HRIS platform. - Provide user assistance and support HRIS‑related projects (e.g., quarterly engagement survey). - Build and update HR dashboards and reports in Power BI and Salesforce‑XCD. - Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and governance across HR systems. - Support payroll functions: data preparation, reconciliation, and query resolution. - Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities. - Participate in system testing, release management, and update documentation. - Create and maintain system documentation, workflows, and SOPs. - Work with Digital Services and Information Security to maintain data protection compliance. **Required Skills** - Experience working with HR systems (e.g., Salesforce‑XCD, other HRIS). - Proficient in Excel; confident manipulating and analyzing data sets. - Understanding of core HR processes and the employee lifecycle. - Basic knowledge of payroll operations and associated data flows. - Familiarity with data privacy and security principles. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. - Effective communication, problem‑solving, and multitasking abilities. - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. **Required Education & Certifications** - Degree or equivalent experience in HR, IT, Business Analytics, or a related field. - Prior exposure to project management methodologies. - Evidence of continued professional development (e.g., CIPD, HRIS training) is desirable.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Junior

03-02-2026