Talented people are key to our success. If you’re an ambitious, top-class graduate, we’ll give you all the training and attention you need to realise your potential. Our Graduate Development Programme runs parallel to your placement on the Business Management Programme. It offers everything from an introduction to our organisation, culture and processes to formal training in the form of seminars, specialist courses and visits.
No specific degree background is needed to join our rotational Business Management Programme, which comprises of different placements within your business area. You might work in Contract Management, Procurement, Bid and Programme and Business Growth, across a number of different sites nationwide.
Think of it as a unique opportunity to take on a range of business-related challenges across Thales whilst working towards an industry-recognised professional qualification. For more about us, read here.
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SALARY & BENEFITS
Our starting salaries are extremely competitive. You'll benefit from structured assessments that will inform your pay review. Additional benefits include:
Competitive salary
Performance-related pay uplifts
Rotational programme
Development programme
Support towards professional accreditation
SMART working
10 volunteering days
201 hours holiday a year
Competitive pension scheme
Career mentors to help guide your journey
Healthcare cash plan
Recognition and reward schemes
Discount portal & cash-back
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We welcome applications from recent graduates with or without work experience and mature students from all universities. If you have significant work experience, you may be directed down the professional hire route.
Equally important is the ability to:
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Think Big
- Imagine the Future
- Inspire to engage
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Make it happen
- Deliver user-centric solutions
- Act with agility
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Together
- Grow others and self
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Include others
All of our roles require you to undertake security clearance – please check the requirements against the position you are applying to.
Because the programme is rotational, with placements based across a number of different UK sites, you must be UK mobile. But we welcome candidates from any degree background, - just bring us your ambition, intellect and commercial savvy.
SUPPORTING YOU TO SUCCESS
Engineering doesn’t have a monopoly on breaking new ground and doing things differently. We also need the biggest business brains to keep things running like clockwork. Our Business Programmes offer invaluable insight into our UK business and the chance to take on a host of exciting challenges in preparation for your full-time role here at Thales.
WHERE CAN YOU JOIN US?
You’ll find the results of our pioneering work everywhere you turn, but it’s all carried out in carefully selected locations across the UK – each with its own unique attractions. See where you can start your Thales career.
First things first. Search our jobs and see if there are any open roles in your chosen field.