Graduate Programme 2026

About MHR

At MHR, our employees are central to our success and play a key role in helping customers achieve sustainable high performance. With a team of over 900 professionals, we work to make things flow smoothly, whether for large organisations or individual employees. As businesses face rapid changes in the world of work, our team helps them adapt and thrive.

By focusing on efficiency, productivity, growth, and impact, our employees use their expertise to deliver real solutions through our People and Finance platform. This system, which covers finance, HR, payroll, and learning, helps businesses run more smoothly and make better decisions in real time.

With over 40 years of experience, MHR’s track record as a high-performance organisation is built on clear goals, a shared vision, and strong communication—all of which we pass on to our customers. MHR is more than just a place to work; it’s a platform for empowerment. Joining us means bringing innovation, technology, and teamwork together to remove obstacles, enhance your skills, and focus on work that matters. With us, you’ll grow, find your flow, and make a lasting difference in your career, your team, and your impact.

Graduate Programme Overview

We are looking for new talent to join our Graduate Programme, starting in September 2026. This two-year rotational programme offers real work, expert mentorship, and the chance to explore different areas of our business. From day one, you’ll be supported, challenged, and empowered to make a real impact.

Your Career

As part of MHR’s Graduate Programme, you’ll gain hands-on experience across key areas of the business, including Marketing, Sales, Product, Software Development, and Professional Services. This is your opportunity to explore different functions, discover where your strengths lie, and build a well-rounded skill set.

Through structured placements and strategic project work, you’ll develop a deep understanding of how a successful technology business operates while building core professional competencies.

Your Team

Throughout each rotation, you’ll be supported by experienced managers and collaborate with a variety of internal teams. You’ll also liaise with customers to better understand their needs—potentially including site visits—and contribute meaningfully to live projects.

In addition to your core responsibilities, you’ll coordinate MHR’s sustainability initiatives, working closely with internal stakeholders and partner charities to drive impactful campaigns and events.

Your Impact

Your fresh perspective and proactive attitude will bring value to every team you join. Whether you’re contributing ideas to research, supporting a strategic business task, or managing sustainability projects, your work will shape real outcomes across the organisation. By developing your communication, teamwork, relationship-building, and time management skills, you’ll be well-prepared to make a lasting impact and carve out a future career path at MHR.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

• Effective teamwork and relationship-building abilities, fostering collaboration across all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to express ideas clearly and constructively.
• Strong presentation skills to confidently share information and engage audiences.
• Proactive mindset, demonstrating initiative and adaptability in response to challenges and change.
• Strong time management, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation.
• Openness to feedback and a commitment to personal development.

Eligibility

• Recent graduates (within the last 2 years) who have achieved or are working towards a 2:1 degree.
• Right to work in the UK fro the start date
• Graduates are based at our head office in Nottingham.

Benefits to Support You Personally and Professionally

• Access to over 60 internal training courses, professional qualifications, and cross-departmental mentoring and coaching programs.
• 24/7 access to a GP for you and your family, confidential mental health support, and paid sick leave.
• Ability to purchase or sell additional holiday days beyond 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced family leave.
• My MHRewards offering discounts at over 900 retailers.
• Monthly employee recognition program and departmental awards.
• Referral bonus scheme of up to £2,000.
• Employee-led social events such as running clubs, football teams, book clubs, and bake-offs.
• On-site subsidised restaurants offering a variety of fresh meals daily.
• Opt-in benefits schemes such as private medical insurance and dental coverage.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace where all voices are heard and everyone feels valued. Whatever your background, abilities, or experiences, if you’re excited by this role, we want to hear from you. If you require adjustments for an interview, please let us know and we will ensure your needs are met.