Graduate scheme
•£30,000 - £35,000
Our 12 month Graduate Programme
Joining the Leonardo Graduate Scheme is the opportunity to be part of the next generation of our business. As a Graduate you will join us on £32,000 with a welcome bonus and could receive a generous Temporary Accommodation Allowance if you move more than 40 miles away from home for the role.
You will be provided with a wealth of development opportunities in both virtual and applied working environments. On our programme you will engage with challenging and exciting project work and deliver innovative business or technical solutions as part of a team of subject matter experts. Throughout the programme you will receive coaching and support from your team to achieve your objectives as well as your personal development goals. We are committed to developing our graduates into leading technical or business professionals, and as such we will also support you through your preferred route for chartership.
At Leonardo we value individuals who continuously demonstrate a dedication to their personal development, and this is no different for our graduates. We have partnered with Coursera, the world leading online training platform that offers around 4,000 courses you can sign up to, according to your professional and personal interests. Self-directed learning thrives in this environment.
The opportunity:
We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals to join our expanding team in Digital & IT to help us fulfill the growing demand for digital and data driven value in Leonardo. As we embed new technologies and practices into the business, we want to bring in and develop graduates who are interested in areas such as Cloud computing and its embedded applications, Data Science and Engineering, DevSecOps software development, Cyber implementation and management, Digital transformation and development of data driven value. Our goal is to provide a world class IT function that enables the business to succeed and grow.
What you’ll do as a Digital & IT Professional:
As a Leonardo Graduate in Digital & IT you’ll participate in many areas of the function, from Architecture and Innovation to Delivery and Service Operations. You’ll be involved in innovation initiatives and have the opportunity to work on projects across a number of business areas.
What we need from you:
Graduates with a 2:1 (Honours Degree or higher qualification) achieved in the last three years, from Business, IT, Technology, Science or Maths courses.
Experience of:
- Experimentally led development. Building prototypes, demonstrating key design concepts and understanding of technical challenges
- Cloud Computing
- Information Technology
- Software engineering
- Developing Infrastructure and Code (Terraform Scripting)
- Data Analytics and Data Science
- Cyber Implementation, guidelines and management
- A strong interest in and awareness of technology and innovation
- Ability to work efficiently as part of a team in a demanding but rewarding environment
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Desire to grow experience across the lifecycle of Digital & IT.
Life at Leonardo
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
- Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us
- Company funded flexible benefits: Access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance)
- Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year
- Pension: Award winning pension scheme (up to 10% employer contribution)
- Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme with access to free mental health support, financial wellbeing support and network groups to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to diversity & inclusion (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers)
- Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme
- Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera
- Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member
Please note that in order to apply for this opportunity you must be eligible for UK Security Clearance. Normally this is to the level of Security Check (typically known as “SC”) for our business which includes having a minimum of 5 years permanent residency in the UK.
At Leonardo, we are strongly committed to supporting all our people, and, as society and the environment we work in changes, our approach to Inclusion and Diversity continues to evolve and adapt to reflect this. A culture of inclusion goes on to create an environment for greater collaboration, innovation and opportunities to develop as an organisation. If you are willing and able to commit to giving your best performance, you will find Leonardo a very rewarding place to work!
Primary Location:
GB - Newcastle
Additional Locations:
GB - Basildon, GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane, GB - Edinburgh, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Yeovil - Lysander Rd
Hybrid Working:
Hybrid
More Details
Salary
£30,000 - £35,000
Apply by
15.07.2024
Locations
Newcastle upon Tyne