There is a plethora of some fabulous graduate schemes across mainly consumer brands. There is a great variety of opportunities on offer including sales, marketing, finance, merchandising, HR, operations, supply chain, procurement etc. Many are client facing and business orientated. Most offer training schemes
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Kingfisher Graduate Scheme
KingfisherUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Kingfisher: They offer a number of graduate programmes including an international commercial programme, where you will spend time in 2 different countries, an IT programme and a retail mangement programme at B&Q. All three are 2 year programmes.
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Taylor Wimpey Graduate Scheme
Taylor WimpeyUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Taylor Wimpey: They are one of the largest house builders in the UK. They run a general graduate programme which is a 2 year rotational scheme divided into 4 separate 6 month placements, where you will spend time in all areas of the Taylor Wimpey business including; project management, production, commercial, technical, sales and marketing, […]
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Whitbread Graduate Scheme
WhitbreadUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Whitbread: They own a number of household brands such as Costa and Premier Inns. Opportunities exist in HR, operations, finance, technology and marketing. The graduate programmes will help you develop your skills, build a network of contacts and gain exposure in a range of areas and roles. You’ll also acquire function-specific experience, technical training and […]
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Tate & Lyle Graduate Scheme
Tate & LyleLondon- Graduate Scheme
Tate & Lyle: Tate & Lyle Sugars specifically look for graduates in Operations, in specialist areas such as Packing and Engineering. They are also keen to hear from you if you are interested in other disciplines, such as Supply Chain, Finance and Commodity Trading.
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Unilever Graduate Scheme
UnileverLeatherhead- Graduate Scheme
Unilever: Their Future Leaders Programme (UFLP) is available within the following business areas: Financial Management; Supply Chain Management; Customer Management (Sales); Business & Technology Management; Human Resources; Research and Development; Marketing; China Programme and Asia, Middle East, Africa and Russia (AMEAR) Programme.All trainees on the UFLP start a comprehensive development programme from day one and […]
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Sainsbury’s Graduate Scheme
Sainsbury’sUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Sainsbury’s: They offer three core programmes: Commercial, Operations or People. The Commercial Programme gives you exposure to the full product lifecycle, from Buying through to Marketing. You’ll gain an insight into supplier engagement and managing product profitability During Phase One, you will complete two six-month placements. The first is in Buying and the 2nd in […]
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RB Graduate Scheme
RBUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
RB: Graduate Schemes in the UK include Marketing & Sales, R&D, Finance and Supply. The Supply Chain Management programme is 2 years in length and requires a science or engineering degree. The finance is a 2-3 year programme.
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Iceland Graduate Scheme
IcelandDeeside- Graduate Scheme
Iceland: They have Head Office roles, Store roles and Field roles. Their Head Office is based in North Wales and opportunities exist in Buying, Merchandising, Marketing, Customer Services, Finance, IT, HR and Support Services.
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Arqiva Graduate Scheme
ArqivaUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Arqiva: They are a leading communications infrastructure and media services company providing much of the infrastructure behind television, radio, satellite and wireless communications in the UK. They offer a range of gradute programmes. They specifically look for those studying Engineering, IT, Maths, Physics or Telecommunications related degrees. Programmes are within engineering, technology or commercial.
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Harrods Graduate Scheme
HarrodsLondon- Graduate Scheme
Harrods: They look for self-motivated individuals with a passion for retail, management, success and luxury! The programme is 18 months and consisits of regular training, seminars, workshops, on the job experience and one to one coaching.
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Vodafone Graduate Scheme
VodafoneUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Vodafone: The Graduate Discover Programme is 2 years in length. You will spend the first two months in one of their retail stores. For stages 2 and 3, you’ll spend five months each working in different teams. Positions could be in their head office in Newbury, at their call centres in Stoke-on-Trent or Newark or […]
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Majestic Wine Warehouse Graduate Scheme
Majestic Wine WarehouseUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Majestic Wine Warehouse: Each year they recruit graduates into their store teams and train them to become the future leaders of our fast-moving business. This will give you an insight into the world of wine. Their aim is to prepare you for a position managing your own store. They believe that from trainee manager through […]
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John Lewis Graduate Scheme
John LewisUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
John Lewis: Currently are reviewing their graduate schemes for 2019. They usually offer graduates schemes in the following areas that include buying, merchandising, technology, finance, retail management and leadership. Most schemes are based in the head office in London. Learn more about John Lewis assessment process and online tests HERE.
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Mitchells & Butlers Graduate Scheme
Mitchells & ButlersBirmingham- Graduate Scheme
Mitchells & Butlers: They run the five Graduate Schemes which include a Retail Scheme gives you access to a large portfolio of household name brands where you’ll learn all the skills you need to manage a pub or restaurant. And after 2 years of on-the-job training, tailored off-site courses and e-learning, you’ll have the knowledge […]
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Aldi Graduate Scheme
AldiAtherstone- Graduate Scheme
Aldi: Their Graduate Training programme is a 12-month scheme, where you will get formal and hands on training in a store for the first few months. After 24 weeks, you gain exposure to logistics, regional offices, accounts, trading and business administration. Then you will move on to area manager training, running a portfolio of stores. […]
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AB Foods Graduate Scheme
AB FoodsUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
AB Foods: They are one of the biggest food manufacturers in the UK and a major international business. They offer 5 graduate programmes in supply chain & operations, commercial sales, engineering, marketing and technical. They recruit around 20 graduates each year to join six businesses. You need 280 UCAS points to apply. For egineering you […]
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Heineken Graduate Scheme
HeinekenLondon- Graduate Scheme
Heineken: Their International Graduate Programme (IGP) is available in either Commerce (Marketing & Sales), Supply Chain (Sourcing, Transformation and Distribution) Finance, HR, Corporate Relations or IT. It consists of an induction of one week and then three international placements each lasting 6 months. This is combined with a training and support programme. Ideally they prefer […]
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ASOS Graduate Scheme
ASOSLondon- Graduate Scheme
ASOS: They do not currently have a graduate programme but they do hire graduates. They recruit entry level positions across all areas of the business offering a structured training and development programme. Opportunities can exist in Marketing, PR, eCommerce, Buying, Merchandising, Garment Technology, Design, Logistics, Supply Chain, CSR and IT.
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Mars Graduate Scheme
MarsUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Mars: They have a number of graduate programmes, which include General Management (MMDP), European Finance, Engineering, Purchasing and R&D. Their Mars Management Development Programme comprises three 12-month placements, which will have a supply or demand bias. Supply includes areas like Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing and R&D. Demand covers Marketing, Sales and HR. The European […]
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Pepsico Graduate Scheme
PepsicoLondon- Graduate Scheme
Pepsico: Their core brands are Walkers, Quaker, Tropicana and Pepsi. Their business also includes a range of other products, including Snack a Jacks, SunBites and Naked Juice. They offer a range of student placements in marketing, Business and Information Services, Finance, R&D and Procurement.
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Red Bull Graduate Scheme
Red BullLondon- Graduate Scheme
Red Bull: The Red Bull Graduate Programme is an intense 18 month deep dive into the business. Programmes are offered in: Marketing, Sales, Finance, Operations, IT and HR. They require you to have an interest in sales and marketing, excellent academic record and extra curricular activities and a proven history of managing complex projects. The […]
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ASDA Graduate Scheme
ASDAUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
ASDA: They offer 3 programmes. The Fast Track trading programme is 2 years in length and provides the pathway to become a buying manager. You will learn about everything from Marketing to Merchandising, from Pricing to Promotions and from Analysing Profits to Negotiating with Suppliers. The Retail Graduate Programme provides a 2 years in length […]
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Google Graduate Scheme
GoogleDublin, London & Manchester- Graduate Scheme
Google: They offer an Online Media Associate Programme. This is a 2 year career development program which offers international graduates from all academic disciplines an insight into online business, advertising and new technologies. The program is available in both their European Headquarters in Dublin, Ireland and the Wroclaw office in Poland. They also have another […]
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L’Oreal Graduate Scheme
L’OrealLondon- Graduate Scheme
L’Oreal: Every year L’Oreal offer up to 40 places in diverse roles across Commercial, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance. Their Management Training Scheme lasts for one year and is made up of three four-month placements across a variety of business areas. You will receive a minimum of 12 days training seminars in your first year. […]
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ATG Graduate Scheme
ATGLondon & Woking- Graduate Scheme
ATG: Ambassador Theatre Group is the UK’s biggest commercial theatre owner and operator and offers a graduate scheme in theatre management and administration. The programme lasts two years with a broad range of placements in the first year to develop a strong business foundation, followed by specialist placements in the second year. ATG owns theatres […]
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Enterprise Graduate Scheme
EnterpriseUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Enterprise (rent-a-car): They offer a Graduate Management Trainee Programme which is based in one of their branches, where you will learn all the business skills you need to manage it yourself. The hands on business training includes; management skills, business management, marketing, sales, customer services and fleet control. There’s also the opportunity to specialise if […]
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Arla Foods Graduate Scheme
Arla FoodsLeeds- Graduate Scheme
Arla Foods: They are a 13,500-strong dairy farmer cooperative, making the kost out of milk. Their graduate scheme consists of three job rotations of eight months each, within different business groups and funtional areas. You enter at least one international position in one of Arla’s subsidiaries e.g. in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, UK, Germany, Poland, Argentina, […]
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Proctor & Gamble Graduate Scheme
Proctor & GambleUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Proctor & Gamble: Your Career in P&G can start in any of the different Business Functions. This includes Marketing and Customer Business Development, technical roles around the supply chain (Manufacturing, Engineering, Logistics or Purchasing), R&D, Finance, Information Technology (IDS), Market Research (CMK), or Human Resources. They take around 120 graduates each year. Most functions welcome […]
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Sotheby’s Graduate Scheme
Sotheby'sLondon- Graduate Scheme
Sotheby’s: They are a global art business acting as auctioneers as well as offering private sales galleries, global exhibitions, wine and diamonds financing and art education. They offer graduates in UK and Europe a 12 month training programme. You will complete 12 months of rotations in various departments and attend regular lectures, workshops, and museum […]
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Next Graduate Scheme
NextLeicester- Graduate Scheme
Next: They do not have a formal gradate scheme but they do offer trainee roles in Buying, Merchandising, Design and Technology. All the roles are based in Leicester.
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Halfords Graduate Scheme
HalfordsRedditch- Graduate Scheme
Halfords: Their two-year programme provides graduates with an opportunity to gain experience in the Commercial and Marketing teams, spending time in a Buying role and in Marketing or E-Commerce. As part of your induction you will spend time working in the stores. The rest of your time you will be divided between a placement in […]
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Kerry Graduate Scheme
KerryUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Kerry: They are a global provider of food ingredients and flavours serving the food and beverage industry, and a supplier of foods to the Irish and UK markets. Graduates recruited by Kerry join a well-structured training and development programme aimed at building solid foundations for a long term career. Embracing both offsite and onsite training, […]
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Signal Graduate Scheme
SignalCheltenham, London & Edinbugh- Graduate Scheme
Signal: A marketing services and technology company. Specialising in the charity, travel and finance sectors, they manage direct mail and online campaigns, from planning and design, through to data, delivery, website build and carbon footprinting. They have three offices in Cheltenham, London and Edinburgh. You will be based in Cheltenham and you will be trained […]
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DPD Graduate Scheme
DPDUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
DPD: They are one of the UK’s largest carriers and distribution networks and offer a graduate programme. A variety of roles across the UK. You have to be prepared to travel and work anywhere in the UK.
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Selfridges Graduate Scheme
SelfridgesLondon- Graduate Scheme
Selfridges: They do not offer a graduate scheme however they do recruit for a number of entry-level roles across areas of the business, such as Merchandising & Buying, where their Buying Administrators and Allocator entry-level roles are great career starting points, especially if you have administration experience and a relevant fashion or design degree.
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Kraft Heinz Graduate Scheme
Kraft HeinzLondon- Graduate Scheme
Kraft Heinz: They offer a European Graduate scheme. 4.5 month programme with training weeks in: People & Legal, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Operations and R&D. You will also work on a 10-week real business project in one functional area. You need a 2.1 to apply in any degree discipline. You need to be willing to travel […]
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Argos Graduate Scheme
ArgosUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Argos: They are looking for graduates in digital and software engineering. There are a range of roles in each area.
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Christie’s Graduate Scheme
Christie'sLondon- Graduate Scheme
Christie’s: Offer an 18-month Graduate Training Programme to ten successful candidates. You’ll complete rotations in specialist departments and short rotations in the legal and marketing departments.
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Ski Solutions Graduate Scheme
Ski SolutionsLondon- Graduate Scheme
Ski Solutions: They are offering 2 different roles within the ski area: an after sales executive and an after sales administrator. They are seasonal roles based in London with the possibility of a permanent role for the right candidate. As part of our After Sales team you will be responsible for every aspect of the […]
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Morrisons Graduate Scheme
MorrisonsUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Morrisons: There are numerous graduate programmes. They include Finance and Food Technical, Group Wide (2 years), Instore, IT, Logistics, Manufacturing, Merchandising, Personnel & training, Property & Development (construction & Real estate based in Yorkshire), Retails Operations, Supply Chain, Trading (buying) and Trading technical. Find out more about how to prepare for the job assessment process […]
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Monsoon/Accessorize Graduate Scheme
Monsoon/AccessorizeUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Monsoon/Accessorize: They don’t offer graduate schemes, however they do have a range of entry level career opportunities ranging from a Buyers Administration Assistant or Design Assistant through to a Retail Accounts Assistant or Floor Manager.
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Ab Agri Graduate Scheme
Ab AgriPeterborough- Graduate Scheme
Ab Agri: AB Agri Ltd is the Agriculture Group of Associated British Foods plc. They are an international business based in the UK delivering products, technology and services to the food, drink and animal feed sectors. They operate at the heart of the agricultural industry and are one of the largest customers and suppliers to […]
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Fenwick Graduate Scheme
FenwickUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Fenwick: Fenwick has 11 department stores across the UK. They offer a graduate buyers scheme, a structured training programme which will teach you all you need to know about buying. You will learn about commercial trading techniques, sales floor operations, stock managment, finance, stock selection & planning and dept administration.
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Nestle Graduate Scheme
NestleUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Nestle: They offer a wide range of graduate programmes within Engineering, Finance, HR, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Sales, Supply Chain and Manufacturing & Focused Improvement. You need to be geographically mobile within UK. All the programmes comprise a one-week induction plus two leadership training interventions, a cross functional business project and a graduate development centre. The […]
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Neilsen Graduate Scheme
NeilsenBracknell, Oxford, London, Leeds & Woking- Graduate Scheme
Neilsen: They are a market research company based in Oxford. They have offices in around 100 countries and provide their clients with detailed consumer information. They offer a full graduate programme. They work within the following industries: advertising, telecom, online, FMCG, financial services and books. Opportunities vary and you could be managing projects, designing world-class […]
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Marks & Spencer Graduate Scheme
Marks & SpencerLondon- Graduate Scheme
Marks & Spencer: They offer a number of graduate schemes. These include iRetail Management, Buying, Merchandising, Design, Fabric/garment technology, food technology, food buyer, M&S.com, IT business analyst, IT Software engineering, logistics & supply chain and marketing. Most involve an initial 12-18 months training. Learn more about M&S assessment process and online tests HERE.
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House of Fraser Graduate Scheme
House of FraserUk-wide- Graduate Scheme
House of Fraser: They recruit into the areas of Buying and Merchandising and also have other opportunities within their Retail Stores, PR, Marketing, Finance, ecommerce, HR, IT, Retail Support and Visual Merchandising. For a Merchandising role you need proven retail experience combined with an analytical degree. You will take on an Allocator role, which ensures […]
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Facebook Graduate Scheme
FacebookDublin- Graduate Scheme
Facebook: They offer account management positions in Dublin.
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Bosch Graduate Scheme
BoschUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Bosch: Their Graduate Specialist Programme involves four to six assignments in the functional area of your choice, within a period of 24 months, probably rotating to different Bosch sites in the UK. Positions normally are available within Controlling, Engineering, Purchasing, R&D, Sales & Marketing and Technical Sales, but this may vary.
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Wilko Graduate Scheme
WilkoWorksop- Graduate Scheme
Wilko: They are a large retailer specialising in home, garden, beauty and health products based in Worksop, near Nottingham and Sheffield. They offer a range of graduate marketing schemes including Marketing Planning (events), Online Marketing and Marketing Insight (research). They also offer an IT programme. All the schemes are 18 months in length and commence […]
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ABInBev Graduate Scheme
ABInBevLondon- Graduate Scheme
ABInBev: AB InBev UK is part of the world’s largest brewer. They produce some of the country’s best-known beer brands, including Stella Artois, Corona, Budweiser and Beck’s as well as local favourites Boddingtons and Bass. They offer a global mangement trainee programme. It is an intensive 10-month rotational training programme.
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WH Smith Graduate Scheme
WH SmithSwindon- Graduate Scheme
WH Smith: Generally Graduates are recruited straight into key roles. You’ll have a full induction to the business, support with devising a development plan and core development workshops to attend.
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TK Maxx Graduate Scheme
TK MaxxLondon- Graduate Scheme
TK Maxx: TJX Europe is part of The TJX Companies, Inc. – the world’s leading Off-Price apparel and home fashions retailer in the world with an annual turnover of nearly $26 billion. They offer 3 graduate programmes in Merchandising & Buying, Finance and business technology.
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Lidl Graduate Scheme
LidlUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Lidl: They have a number of graduate programmes which include; buying, store management, area managment, warehouse (transport, logistics and distribution), property and head office which provides strategic support to the stores. There are also international opportunities which take the form of a 24 month programme which provides an insight into sales and warehouse and then […]
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Amazon Graduate Scheme
AmazonDublin, Edinburgh & London- Graduate Scheme
Amazon: There are a number of roles for graduates within Amazon. They are varied and span multiple business areas. Opportunities exist on their Rotational Finance Programme, business development, e-commerce, investigation specialist, and software development. They also offer an MBA programme which comprises a Retail Regional Development Programme, a 5-7 year path to key leadership roles. […]
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Ocado Graduate Scheme
OcadoUk-wide- Graduate Scheme
Ocado: They offer a Technology Graduate scheme aimed at computer science graduates. Take a look at their dedicated technology careers site. In addition they have several other development programmes in Operations Management, Retail and HR. The Retail scheme is made up of placements across Trading, Marketing, Supply Chain, Non-Food and Own Brand amongst others.
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Mondelez (Cadburys) Graduate Scheme
Mondelez (Cadburys)Bournville, Reading, Sheffield, Uxbridge & Ireland- Graduate Scheme
Mondelez (Cadbury’s): Programmes exist in engineering, supply chain & logistics, sales & marketing, finace, HR and R&D & quality. Each scheme last 3 years.
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Virgin Media Graduate Scheme
Virgin MediaManchester & Hook- Graduate Scheme
Virgin Media: They offer a number of graduate schemes including a 3 year programme in commercial operations. This covers a number of areas such as brand & marketing, customer services, sales, product, content and digital and comprises six rotations across essential consumer business disciplines. Another graduate scheme is offered with Virgin Media business where you […]
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Diageo Graduate Scheme
DiageoUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Diageo: They recruit for a number of global graduate programmes throughout the year, which are generally all 3 years in length. You can apply for graduate placements in one of five business areas: Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, Finance and Supply. Most of the programmes involve three rotations.
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The Co-Operative Graduate Scheme
The Co-OperativeUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
The Co-Operative: They offer five graduate programmes. These include Business Management (2 years), CIMA Finance (3 years), HR (2 years), Retail Operations (2 years), IT leadership (3 years). All the programmes consist of an induction programme and a series of placements.
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Compass Group Graduate Scheme
Compass GroupBirmingham- Graduate Scheme
Compass Group: They are the world’s largest contract catering organisation and support services business. and the 9th biggest employer in the world and a top 30 company on the FTSE 100. They offer a graduate development programme and a finance programme. The graduate programme is 2 years in length and you’ll be exposed to many […]
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Boots Graduate Scheme
BootsUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Boots: They offer a number of graduate programmes that include the Brand, Buying & Marketing Programme. This is a two-year scheme providing hands-on experience in two jobs in the areas of Buying, Brand and/or Marketing. You’ll also get to do a placement in one of the stores. The Retail Management Programme is about learning by […]
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Omnicom Group Graduate Scheme
Omnicom GroupUk-wide- Graduate Scheme
Omnicom Group: A leading global advertising and marketing communications services company. Omnicom’s branded networks and numerous specialty firms provide advertising, strategic media planning and buying, digital and interactive marketing, direct and promotional marketing, public relations and other specialty communications services to more than 5,000 clients in more than 100 countries.
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Musgrave Graduate Scheme
MusgraveIreland- Graduate Scheme
Musgrave. Musgrave is a private company who deliver the sourcing, sales, marketing and supply chain expertise so local entrepreneurs can go head-to-head with the international supermarket chains. As a family-owned business, they support thousands of other family businesses and their local communities in Ireland, UK and Spain. The Musgrave Graduate Development programme is a flexible, […]
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Tesco Graduate Scheme
TescoUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Tesco: They offer 21 graduate programmes within Business Operations, Retail Operations or Commercial Operations as well as opportunities in Europe and Asia. For the later, you need to contact the country offices directly. Business Operations includes programmes within customer analysis, marketing, human resources, finance, supply chain, property, technology and digital retailing. Retail operations include programmes […]
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McDonalds Graduate Scheme
McDonaldsUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
McDonalds: Progressive Young Farmer Scheme. if you are studying agriculture, business studies, maths, science or geography and interested in running your own business, McDonalds offer Farm Forward, a long-term programme to support British and Irish farmers. They run a 12-month training programme to help selected young people kick-start their careers in the industry. Each successful […]
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B&Q Graduate Scheme
B&QEastleigh- Graduate Scheme
B&Q: They offer a range of roles from digital, through to commercial and finance. There are also graduate roles in Kingfisher and Screwfix. Practice tailored psychometric tests similar to the ones used by B&Q HERE.
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Bakkavor Group Graduate Scheme
Bakkavor GroupUK-wide- Graduate Scheme
Bakkavor Group: They specialise in making and developing private label prepared foods for the top global grocery retailers and well-known international foodservice operators. They offer a an Accelerated Management Scheme (AMS) which provides a fast track route for graduates. They offer seven schemes focusing on different areas of the business and all schemes provide a […]
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Dyson Graduate Scheme
DysonMalmesbury & Bristol- Graduate Scheme
Dyson: They are looking for over 100 graduates based principally in Malmesbury. The graduate jobs fall into four key areas: Finance, IT, engineering and sales & Marketing. As a design engineer, based in Malmesbury you are given freedom and resources to experiment, learn and improve. They are looking for graduates of any discipline. in marketing […]
