Graduate schemes and jobs
Graduate schemes are structured programmes — typically one to three years — that rotate you through parts of a business and build towards a permanent role, often with professional qualifications funded along the way. Plenty of graduate jobs sit outside formal schemes too.
What you get
- Structured training and rotations across a business
- Professional qualifications often funded
- Applications usually open the autumn before you start
- Assessment centres and multiple interview stages are normal
Who it's for
Final-year students and recent graduates.
Common questions
When do graduate scheme applications open?
Most open in the September to December window for roles starting the following summer, and many close as soon as they're full — so applying early genuinely matters.
Do I need a first or 2:1?
Many schemes ask for a 2:1, but a growing number have dropped degree classification filters entirely in favour of strengths-based assessment.
What if I've already graduated?
Plenty of schemes accept graduates from previous years, and many graduate-level jobs sit outside formal schemes altogether.
Live Graduate roles opportunities
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Supply Chain & Logistics Specialist Graduate Programme
Join DHL Supply Chain's 3-year Finance Specialist Graduate Programme and gain the CIMA Professional Qualification alongside rotational finance placements. £30,500, plus a £3,000 Finance Annual Skills Premium.
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Project Management Specialist Graduate Programme
Join DHL Supply Chain's 3-year Project Management Specialist Graduate Programme, managing live projects and gaining a Professional Qualification in Project Management. £30,500, plus £500 joining payment.
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HR Specialist Graduate Programme
Join DHL Supply Chain's 3-year HR Specialist Graduate Programme, rotating through People Services, Operational HR, Resourcing and Compensation and Benefits. £30,500, plus £500 joining payment.
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