Public Sector

Graduate Scheme

Public sector firms include government departments as well other public enterprises. They offer a host of interesting and varied roles across business, technology, science, finance, teaching and many others. Most offer full graduate schemes, which are often a number of years in length and offer a full training programme.

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Ofcom Graduate Scheme
Ofcom
London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Ofcom. They are the independent regulator and competition authority for the UK communications industries. Their Graduate Scheme offers opportunities across a diverse range of disciplines. There is the opportunity to follow a Generalist, Finance, IT, Technologist or Spectrum Engineering pathway. You will embark on a series of intensive job placements across different business areas and move regularly between projects, […]
Government Finance Profession Graduate Scheme
Government Finance Profession
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Government Finance Profession: They oversee the implementation of strategies for improving management of financial resources across central government. They offer the Financial Mangement Development Scheme. A comprehensive training programme will combine tailored job placements at a variety of locations with a three to four year programme of study towards a professional accounting qualification. You’ll also have your […]
M15 Security Service Graduate Scheme
M15 Security Service
London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  M15 Security Service: MI5 safeguards the United Kingdom against threats to national security including terrorism, espionage, sabotage and the spread of weapons of mass destruction. They offer 2 year graduate development programmes in the following areas: intelligence officer (IODP), intelligence and data analysis (I&DADP) and technology. The IODP is a structured two year programme designed to […]
Imperial College London Graduate Scheme
Imperial College London
London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Imperial College London: They offer two graduate schemes; a Graduate Management Training Scheme and a Financial Management Scheme. The former comprises a series of placements encompass teaching, research, students, finance, people, planning, income generation and service provision. Placements are augmented by training and external study opportunities, enabling participants to be well-placed to apply for managerial positions at […]
National Audit Office Graduate Scheme
National Audit Office
Newcastle & London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  National Audit Office: They offer a graduate professional training scheme leading to qualification as a Chartered Accountant. The scheme is open to graduates from any degree discipline and comprises a 40-month training contract. Once fully qualified and depending upon performance they may offer graduates a permanent contract as an Audit Principal. They work to promote […]
Metropolitan Police Graduate Scheme
Police
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Metropolitan Police: Offer a three year Police Officer Graduate Entry Programme. This three-year course gives you exposure to the full range of police service delivery, acting as the springboard for a diverse and absorbing career as an officer in the MPS. There is also the possibility of entry onto the Accelerated Graduate Development Programme (AGDP). This will […]
Government Legal Service (GLS) Training Contract
Government Legal Service (GLS)
London, Leeds & Manchester
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Government Legal Service (GLS): GLS lawyers work for just one client – the Government of the day – which requires advice and support on a huge range of domestic and European affairs. The diversity of work reflects the wide range of activities within Government. These range across issues of national and international significance and across […]
Front Line Graduate Scheme
Front Line
London & Manchester
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Front Line: They will train you as a childrens social worker. Frontline’s graduate programme is a unique opportunity for high-achieving university leavers to join one of Britain’s toughest and most rewarding professions. The programme offers you an exciting new route into a rewarding career in children’s social work. You’ll benefit from intense practical and academic training, coupled with a leadership development programme. Throughout the […]
Kent County Council Graduate Scheme
Kent County Council
Kent
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Kent County Council: They offer 2 graduate programmes – one in management and the other in finance. The management stream is a 2 year programme. On the scheme, you will undertake four 6 month placements in key areas of the council that may include education, environment, heritage, HR, policy, social care, or youth services. The […]
Environment Agency Graduate Scheme
Environment Agency
London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Environment Agency: They run graduate programmes for civil engineers and business and IT graduates. The civil engineering programme takes between three and four years to complete. Your work will focus on four core areas: Technical, Commercial, Professional and Management Skills. Once you have obtained your charted status you’ll be a Flood and Coastal Risk Engineer […]
Defence Science & technology Lab Graduate Scheme
Defence Science & technology Lab
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Defence Science & technology Lab (DSTL): They recruit around 60-70 graduates and post graduates each year to join their two-year graduate development programme from a huge range of scientific and technology disciplines, such as Applied Sciences, Physical Sciences, Engineering, Biological and Health Sciences and Research and Development. All graduates are encouraged to join their Chartership […]
Civil Service (Government Economic Service) Graduate Scheme
Civil Service
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Civil Service (Government Economic Service): This is a Fast stream programme for Assistant Economists. You need an economics or post grad qualification in economics. The GES is the UK’s largest recruiter of economists, with over 1400 professionals in more than 30 Departments and Agencies. They are involved in all aspects of Government policy. As a […]
DESG (MOD) Graduate Scheme
DESG
London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  DESG (MOD): This is the corporate development scheme for engineering and science graduates seeking a career within the Ministry of Defence. It is accredited by a number of Professional Institutions including IMeche, IET, RINA, IoP, IMarEST and RAeS. The Scheme is tailored to individual development needs and will last for a maximum of two years […]
HM Treasury Graduate Scheme
HM Treasury
London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  HM Treasury: They recruit for policy advisors. As a Policy Adviser, your job is to provide the government of the day with the best advice possible to help them to make decisions in the interests of the public. You are there to be the expert on a particular policy area. The role is varied. One day you […]
NPS Group Graduate Scheme
NPS Group
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  NPS Group. They are a national organisation, delivering a comprehensive and flexible range of property services, tailored to meet the needs of both public and private sector clients across the UK. They operate in the following sectors: education, commercial, housing, government and civic & community. The companies within NPS Group are wholly owned by the […]
Civil Service Fast Stream Graduate Scheme
Civil Service
London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Civil Service Fast Stream: There are a number of options. The Generalist Fast Stream is subdivided into four options: Central Departments (every major dept apart from Foreign & Commonwealth Office), Diplomatic Service, House of Parliament and Science & Engineering. In addition there is an Analytical Fast Stream, an HR Fast Stream, a Digital & Technology […]
Teach First Graduate Scheme
Teach First
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Teach First: Teach First are a charity working to end educational inequality. They believe inspirational teaching and leadership is key to helping every child succeed, regardless of their background. Since 2002 over 7,000 graduates have joined the Teach First Leadership Development Programme (LDP) in schools across England and Wales and helped change the lives of […]
NHS Graduate Scheme
NHS
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  NHS: The NHS Graduate Management Training Scheme is a comprehensive programme that aims to equip graduates with the expertise needed to become successful leaders in the NHS. The graduate scheme consists of four specialisms each of which includes a post graduate academic/professional qualification: Finance Management, General Management, Human Resources Management and Health Informatics Management. They […]
The Intellectual Property Office Graduate Scheme
The Intellectual Property Office
Newport
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  The Intellectual Property Office: The Intellectual Property Office is the United Kingdom’s principal authority on intellectual property (IP) with responsibility for granting patents, registering trade marks and designs, and leading on policy for all IP including copyright. It is based in Newport in Wales. They recruit graduate patent examiners who scrutinise both the technical and […]
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) Graduate Scheme
GlaxoSmithKline
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  GlaxoSmithKline: GSK offer the Future Leaders Programme for graduates. This comprise a number of diffeent programmes. This includes: Business & Technology Consulting, Communication & Gov Affairs, Corporate Secritariat, Engineering and Supply Chain, Environment Health, Finance, Health Outcomes, HR, Management, Manufacturing Science, Maunfacturing Operations, Marketing & Sales, Procurement, Product Development, Regulatory Affairs, Strategic Marketing, and Vaccines. […]
Army Graduate Scheme
Army
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Army: The Joint Graduate Training Scheme (JGTS) offers the opportunity for employees of commercial organisations to undertake Army Reserve Officer training at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst as part of their internal graduate/management training programmes. This might be as part of the employer’s own Graduate Training scheme or as an addition to other formal training. Individuals […]
Met Office Graduate Scheme
Met Office
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Met Office: There are opportunities in Forecasting, Technology, Science, Engineering, Marketing and Corporate Services. Applicable degrees for forecasting include meteorology, physics, mathematics, environmental sciences and geography. They provide an Initial Forecasting Course designed to train and test your meteorological knowledge and build your operational forecasting experience. Mechanical and electronic engineering degrees are required for the […]
European Union Graduate Scheme
European Union
London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  European Union: There are a large number of traineeships open to gradautes who wish to work for The EU. These are genereally 5-12 months in length and opportunities exist in the committee of the regions, council of the EU, court of justice, european central bank, european court of auditors, economic & social committee, external action […]
Local Government Association Graduate Scheme
Local Government Association
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Local Government Association: The National Graduate Development Programme is a two-year graduate management development programme, run by the Local Government Association. The programme has been set up to provide local government with the high-calibre managers their communities need – and to give committed graduates the training and opportunities to make a positive impact to the […]
HM Revenue & Customs Graduate Scheme
HM Revenue & Customs
UK-wide
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  HM Revenue & Customs: They recruit for 120 places on their Tax Professional Development Programme. The intensive four year programme includes core modules designed to equip you with essential knowledge, alongside job-specific modules related to your particular role. Modules cover both technical (tax) knowledge and the professional skills you’ll need to apply that knowledge effectively […]
Halma Graduate Scheme
Halma
Amersham & London
- Graduate Scheme
- Posted 5 months ago
- Excerpt:
  Halma: Halma is an international group of companies that make products for; hazard detection, life protection, personal and public health improvement and environmental proetction. They offer a graduate development programme for engineering, science and technical graduates. This leadership development programme offers full time employment starting with 2 years training, based on 3-4 rotational work placements (each c6 months) […]