Year In Industry - Digital Services

Join our one-year programme and gain valuable experience working on key projects and programmes that shape how we connect the country.

What you’ll be doing

If you’re interested in a digital or IT-based career, our one-year programme gives you the opportunity to discover the digital, data and technology services that support our everyday operations and shape the roads of the future.

Digital Services is also home to our Digital Lab, where we develop and roll out our new data and digital solutions that innovate and improve our roads network.

Depending on your placement, you’ll work alongside Digital Services specialists on exciting projects and key services, which could be related to:

• Cybersecurity and managing risks to our systems
• Enterprise technology and systems managing around £5 billion in payments every year and supporting key business functions such as HR
• Business Partnering
• Our network of traffic technology, helping millions of road users get to where they need to be safely and reliably

You’ll gain valuable experience whilst supporting the key digital and IT services that help us to connect the country!

What you’ll get in return

A placement at National Highways gives you a taste of life in a large, evolving organisation, developing valuable skills and experience that will boost your graduate career prospects.

With our support, you’ll enjoy the chance to own your development to get the best out of your time on the programme. All our placements offer:

• Real-world on-the-job experience in many different aspects of your business area
• A dedicated line manager and mentoring from experienced colleagues to provide encouragement, direction and career planning support
• Development opportunities to help you move towards your career aspirations
• Adaptable working arrangements
• Peer networking and support through our Early Talent community

As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, life assurance, 26 days’ annual leave and retailers discounts and cashback.

What you’ll need to succeed

If you have the passion and dedication to succeed, you’ll be a great match for our programme. To be successful, you’ll have:

• An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others
• The ability to communicate in different formats with a variety of stakeholders
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• The ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
• A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do

You’ll also need to meet these essential entry requirements:

• Currently studying in your second year of an undergraduate degree in a digital, IT, business, maths, engineering or sciences subject area

Assessment centres will take place in January and February.

To be eligible for a placement, you must be available to attend the 2-day induction, 30th June – 1st July.

All offers for our graduate programmes are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.

Successful candidates will require Right to Work in the UK by the start of employment and for the duration of the programme.

About Us

Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads.

We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.

We’re constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in!

Why you should join us

At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this.

If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity , you’ll thrive as part of our team.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re excited about shaping the future of digital services in a large and evolving organisation, apply today and start your journey with us! Don’t miss out – submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.