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Graduate schemes, sometimes known as graduate programmes or graduate training schemes, are structured training programmes offered by many large employers. They typically last at least a year; some last 18 months, while others extend to two or three years. Some graduate programmes are rotational, meaning they are made up of shorter placements in several business functions. Rotational schemes give you the opportunity to experience different roles at the organisation before deciding what you would like to do afterwards. Alternatively, some employers run multiple graduate schemes specialising in a different areas and requiring you to choose your area of interest when you apply. Benefits of graduate schemes over other entry-level jobs include structured training and inductions to help you adapt quickly to a professional work environment. Sometimes there is the opportunity to complete a professional qualification. Joining at the same time as a number of other graduates enables you to network and socialise with your peers who are in the same position as you.

Newcastle Program & Project Management Graduate Programme 2026 - 2027
Newcastle
£32,028

Bristol Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2026 - 2027
Bristol
£32,028

Manchester Software Engineering Graduate Programme 2026 - 2027
Manchester
£32,028

Implementation Specialist
Leeds
£45,000

Graduate Trainee Auditor
Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness
£31,312
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Graduate Digital Analyst - London
London, England, United KingdomWatford, England, United KingdomTwickenham, England, United KingdomSlough, England, United KingdomMilton Keynes, England, United Kingdom
£25,000 - £30,000

2026 Graduate Rural Surveyor
York, Cambridge, Northampton, Winchester, Harrogate

Management Trainee Autumn 2026
£26,000 - £28,000

2026 Retirement Actuarial Graduate Trainee Consultant Programme - Reigate
Reigate

Tech Grad – Space, Defence and Intelligence – Summer 2026 intake
London, Reading, Manchester, Bristol, Gloucester, Leatherhead, Chippenham

Technical Graduate - Geospatial Software Engineer - 2026
London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Reading, Bristol, Liverpool

Business Graduate - 2026
London, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Reading, Manchester, Liverpool, Belfast, Gloucester, Leatherhead, Chippenham, Bridgend