Business Graduate Programme

About the Programme

Ready to kickstart your career in a place where creativity meets strategy?

At Sky, you’ll work alongside some of the brightest minds in marketing, media planning, and business strategy. Whether it’s getting the nation hyped about a new show, launching a fresh brand, or shaping our long-term commercial plans, you’ll be right at the heart of the action.

What You'll Be Doing

Over two years, you’ll rotate through four different roles, giving you a broad view of how our business works and helping you discover where your strengths lie.

You’ll take on real responsibilities, work on high impact projects, and build the skills to become a future leader. This programme is designed to springboard you into management, giving you the tools, experience, and confidence to make bold decisions and drive change.

Year 1: Build Your Foundation

You'll start with two 6-month rotations in our Consumer Group, where you'll:

• Get creative in a marketing or insight role, including campaign planning, brand storytelling, and understanding what makes customers tick.

• Get analytical in a commercial or trading role, working with data, pricing strategies, and performance metrics to help drive revenue and growth.

This year is all about learning how Sky operates, how teams collaborate, and how the business delivers value to millions of customers.

Year 2: Tailor Your Journey

You'll choose two more rotations based on your interests and career goals.

You can further specialise in the roles from Year 1 or explore new areas such as:

• Brand Strategy

• Propositions and Product Development

• Insight and Analytics

• Commercial Content Strategy

You’ll be supported to explore what excites you most and take on projects that stretch your thinking and grow your confidence.

What Kind of Work Will You Do?

You can expect to work on projects such as:

• Developing mobile sales plans to boost customer engagement.

• Leading consumer research to uncover new insights.

• Creating marketing campaigns for brand-new shows.

• Shaping Sky’s five-year business strategy.

• Collaborating with teams across the business to solve real-world challenges.

This isn’t just a graduate programme. It’s your launchpad.

You’ll gain exposure, build confidence, and discover what drives you. When you finish the programme, you’ll be ready to step into a permanent role that matches your passion and potential.

What We're Looking For

The one essential requirement is that you are:

• In the final year of your undergraduate degree; or

• Completing a postgraduate qualification; or

• Already graduated.

Your degree can be in any subject.

Our programme is designed to provide all the knowledge and experience you need, so we are much more interested in the passion, drive and talent you can bring to the team.

Right to Work

Please be aware that Sky does not offer sponsorship for this role.

Employment is contingent on you having a valid right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme. Information on programme lengths can be found on the Sky website.

Your Application Journey

Step 1 – Apply Online

Tell us a bit about yourself, including:

• Your personal details.

• Your degree.

• Any relevant experience such as part-time work, volunteering, or personal projects.

Once you submit your application, keep an eye on your inbox (and junk folder) as we'll send you a link to start your digital assessments.

Please note: You can only apply to one programme per year.

Step 2 – Show Us Your Skills

You'll complete two online assessments designed to help us understand:

• How you think.

• What motivates you.

• How you might fit into the programme.

You'll have the opportunity to practice beforehand and will receive tips to help you prepare.

We understand that applicants may use AI to help prepare and learn more about Sky. However, the assessments themselves should be completed without AI assistance.

Want to Go a Step Further?

Visit our Preparation Hub, which includes:

• Practice exercises.

• Insights into the assessment process.

• Stories from current graduates and apprentices.

• Information about your values, learning style, and potential career fit.

Step 3 – Virtual Assessment Centre

If you reach the final stage, you'll be invited to a virtual assessment day.

You'll participate in activities designed to demonstrate:

• Problem-solving ability.

• Communication skills.

• Teamworking capability.

• Commercial thinking.

This is also an opportunity to gain a genuine understanding of what it's like to work in Business at Sky.

We'll let you know when to expect a decision following your assessment day.

Need Support?

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application process, let us know when submitting your application.

A member of the Early Careers team will contact you if additional information is needed.

Where Developing You Begins

At Sky, your development starts from day one.

Through personalised skills discovery, future-focused learning, and real-world experiences, you'll build the confidence and capabilities you need to succeed.

You'll be supported by:

• A dedicated Early Careers team.

• Experienced mentors.

• Programme buddies.

• Supportive managers.

Together, they'll provide the guidance, networks, and opportunities needed to help you make the most of your career from the very beginning.

Why Sky?

This is your opportunity to be part of something big.

Our graduate programme puts you right at the centre of the action, helping you learn, grow, and contribute to delivering the magic of Sky every day.

No matter your background, interests, or degree subject, there is space here for your ideas and ambition.

A career at Sky is where better begins, and it starts with you.

Important Information

If your application is successful, any offer of employment will be subject to successfully passing a Criminal Record Check.