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When it comes to jobs for graduates, there are several terms you’ll come across, particularly: graduate schemes, graduate jobs and entry-level jobs. A graduate scheme is a structured training programme, normally lasting one to three years. These schemes are most often offered by large employers who hire numerous graduates every year. While a graduate scheme is time limited, the ambition is usually always for you to ‘graduate’ into a full-time role at the organisation.

A graduate job refers to any job that specifies an applicant should have a degree. Graduate jobs can be full-time, permanent positions, but it is a growing trend to be offered a fixed-term contract with a view to it becoming permanent if all goes well. You may also find temporary or part-time jobs.

You will also come across suitable jobs that match your experience level but aren’t explicitly labelled as ‘graduate jobs’. As long as you match the job description and meet any stated requirements, you can absolutely apply. You are also free to apply for an entry-level job, which is suitable for anyone with no or little work experience in that area and could also be open to school leavers. When considering an entry-level job, ensure that you aren’t selling yourself short and that it will help you on your way to achieving your long-term career ambitions.

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Frazer-Nash Consultancy

PhD Graduate: Fluids and Thermal Engineering

Leatherhead, Bristol

£30,000 - £35,000

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Latham & Watkins

Latham & Watkins Brand Ambassador

Durham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Birmingham

£20,000 - £25,000

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Moore Kingston Smith

Audit Graduate Programme (ACA) – Media sector - March 2026

West End, London

£30,000

15 days to apply
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Global Water Intelligence

Data Adventurers

Oxford, OX1 1XX

£31,500

29 days to apply
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Cambridge Healthcare Research

Research Analyst, Birmingham 2025

Birmingham

£25,000 - £30,000

4 days to apply
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Police Now

2026 Police Now National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood

Bath, Bristol, Ipswich, Kettering, Northampton, North Somerset, Wales, Wellingborough.

£29,907

29 days to apply
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UHY Hacker Young

Audit Associate (ACA), London

London

£31,000

29 days to apply
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Grayce

Graduate Project Manager – Launch Your Career with Grayce (Harrogate)

Harrogate

£25,000

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Investment20/20

Investment Risk Trainee

London

£30,000

15 days to apply
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TPP

Product Specialist

Leeds

£60,000

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HMA Tax

Graduate Sales Executive

Bolton

£40,000+

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Office for National Statistics

Research Officer

Newport, Titchfield, Darlington, Manchester

£34,624

12 days to apply
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