Top 20 UK Graduate Programmes – 24/25

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price. As UNIQLO continues to open new stores every year, hundreds of graduates around the globe join the “UNIQLO Management Candidate” programme (UMC). In Europe, we are present in France, UK, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Spain, Luxemburg, Italy and Poland. To be eligible to apply for our Graduate Program, you must be fluent English and in Italian.

We’re a global business with all the resources in place to make your career with us a true success story. Our scale, teams and technology are at your disposal – and you’ll get to work on projects which positively impact our clients, communities and society. Once you join, you’ll become part of the EY graduate community. You’ll have a buddy who’ll be your first point of call for practical help and guidance. We also provide coaching, so you always have access to impartial advice, opportunities and ongoing support. You’ll receive dedicated, structured training, a careers counsellor and access to innovative technology. Plus, your EY experience doesn’t stop when you’ve completed the programme. We’ll continue to support you on your path to progression.  

Hilti is where innovation is improving productivity, safety and sustainability in the global construction industry, and beyond. Where strong customer relationships are creating solutions that build a better future. Where there is pride and a sense of belonging across our 120 locations, carrying right into our lives and homes. Where people are exploring possibilities, leveraging their potential, owning their personal development and growing lasting careers. Hilti is very proud to be ranked as the UK’s 12th best large organisation to work for in the Great Place to Work survey.

ITW Construction Products is one of seven segments of the US multinational group Illinois Tool Works family, innovating, designing and manufacturing advanced industrial technology. ITW Construction Products divisions are known for their innovation and remain a leader in technology, research and development. This enhances our interaction and relationship with our customer and generates increased productivity for our end users.

At Vodafone, we’re working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it’s our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this. We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together. With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.

The Deutsche Bank Graduate Programme is a year-long comprehensive programme designed to provide you with exposure to a range of fascinating projects and ongoing professional and technical training to develop the skills you need to grow your career. You’ll feel supported by a network of peers and mentors and benefit from our global wellbeing programme. We offer our Graduate Programme across various business divisions and infrastructure areas – The Unofficial Guide to Banking will help you to understand the best fit for you.

We are the world’s leading public service broadcaster. We produce programmes and services that inform, educate and entertain, and deliver for all audiences across TV, radio, iPlayer, Sounds, News, Sport and a whole lot more. As the world’s largest and longest-standing public service broadcaster, we have a unique role that informs culture and democracy in the UK and overseas. Attracting and retaining the very best talent is at the heart of delivering for our audiences.

Wood Thilsted is a specialised offshore wind engineering consultancy designing the transition to clean energy. Our unmatched experience in end-to-end offshore wind, from project exploration to operation and lifetime extension, is delivering some of the world’s largest offshore wind farms more efficiently and at a lower cost. Wood Thilsted is different from other engineering consultancies. We have brought together leading offshore engineers with structural, geotechnical, geophysical, survey management, energy and climate analytics experts – all in one organisation. Managing project costs is always of the upmost importance but in a highly volatile steel market this is more important than ever before.

TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. At TikTok, our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok’s global headquarters are in Los Angeles and Singapore, and its offices include New York, London, Dublin, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Jakarta, Seoul, and Tokyo. Why Join Us Creation is the core of TikTok’s purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make TikTok possible. Together, we inspire creativity and bring joy – a mission we all believe in and aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how difficult, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

The KPMG Early Career Academy is a one-year academy that ensures you have the best start of your career. You will develop your KPMG Core Skills and create a network across KPMG and beyond. The Early Career Academy consists of 3 modules, each focused on different professional aspect of working as a consultant or auditor at KPMG. Each module starts with 2-3 days of intensive training at an offsite location, where you will also have the chance to socialise with your fellow Early Talents. Due to the three different and independent modules, you will have the chance to join the Academy regardless of your start date at KPMG. You will jump onto the next module starting in the months following your first day! You can read more about each module further down the page. The KPMG Early Career Academy is designed for everyone starting an entry-level job position at KPMG. It ensures that everyone gets the same chances in the start of their career.

At Toyota Motor Europe, our mission extends beyond being a leading mobility company; it’s about fostering happiness for all through our commitment to Mobility for All. With a rich heritage spanning decades, we’re dedicated to crafting a future where every individual experiences joy through mobility. Our pledge to deliver innovative, sustainable, and world class vehicles isn’t just about transportation; it’s about enhancing the lives of our customers and communities alike.

At Dyson we are focused on solving the problems that others have ignored; solving them first using our technology and ingenuity. In order to achieve this we need to pioneer technologies that are different and authentic. This is the core of what we do and who we are. We must strive to create the future, every single day by developing new things, different things, things that go against the grain with a diverse and global team of ingenious minds. Dyson employs over 14,000 people and is present in more than 80 countries. And while we are growing fast we want Dyson to remain a start-up in spirit with the freedom of experimentation and learning, constantly reinventing our products as well as reinventing how we work, how we sell and how we support our owners. At the same time we are working through the James Dyson Foundation, James Dyson Award and Dyson Institute to inspire future engineers and pioneering a new approach to engineering education. Underlining everything we do in this diverse environment is the need to always show respect, supporting each other as one team to overcome whatever challenges we encounter. We drive empowerment, development and equality in an inclusive environment for our people around the world. The future doesn’t just happen, we look to make it happen, to achieve leaps through pioneering new ideas.

With over 157,000 employees worldwide, Allianz Group is one of the world’s leading insurers and asset managers with 125 million* private and corporate customers in almost 70 countries. In fiscal year 2023 the Allianz Group achieved a total business volume of approximately 162 bn euros. Allianz is one of the world’s largest asset managers, with third-party assets of 1,712 bn euros under management at year-end. We’re looking for future leaders, so if you have a want to learn and a readiness to do so, we’ll be there for you every step of the way. You can also be confident that you will be treated as more than a name here. At Allianz, you actually matter and are more than simply a number.

With a history tracing its roots to 1799 in New York City, JPMorganChase is one of the world’s oldest, largest, and best-known financial institutions—carrying forth the innovative spirit of our heritage firms in global operations across 100 markets. We serve millions of customers and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional, and government clients daily, managing assets and investments, offering business advice and strategies, and providing innovative banking solutions and services.

Bank of Ireland is the sum of many parts, working together to deliver on our collective strategy. From the design and sales of our products, serving our customers excellently, or trading on international markets, all parts of the Bank work as one group, one team. Our aim is to be a leading UK multi-niche Bank providing simple, flexible, accessible financial services and products to UK customers, both directly and through partnerships with trusted, respected brands and intermediaries. We partner with the Post Office and this has enabled us to widen our propositions and products, strengthen our relationships with existing customers as well as attract new ones. In Northern Ireland, we operate a full service retail and commercial branch network. Our successful Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries mortgage business has established strong partnerships with some of the largest mortgage intermediary networks in the UK. We also have a very successful car and asset finance business, which operates in Northern Ireland and Great Britain, under the Northridge Finance brand.

The programme is structured to help you really get to know our business, yourself and where your career could take you. From day one, you’ll also benefit from a strong and supportive network of colleagues on the programme and beyond. An onboarding month with your ‘home’ department is then followed by the first of five trainee weeks, each of which is held in different locations during the year. After an initial welcome meeting at our headquarters in Sweden – where trainees usually get to meet our Group management – a series of team-building exercises and a site visit to a generation facility provide an introduction to your new colleagues and the business. The trainee weeks enable you to learn more about how we work across different cultures and countries and to see our business close-up through site visits. In the first four months you are focused on the business area you are assigned to. You then carry out two rotations, each of between 4-8 weeks, and you can choose where you want to go in the business with at least one rotation abroad. The rotations, with accommodation and travel paid for, are an opportunity to broaden your experience and take a deep-dive into an area that interests you. Many trainees choose to step outside their comfort zone and work in a different expertise or business area. Each programme also features a ‘Hackathon’ based at our R&D centre in Sweden and huddle meetings where trainees can choose particular topics they want to know more about. At the final trainee week, we’ll make sure you have all the tools you need to continue your development and take the next step in your career. What we offer Challenging and international work environment Full-time contract with an employer committed to good work/life balance Focused personal development plan and mentoring Opportunity to choose two assignments, including one abroad International travel to visit Vattenfall operations across Europe Networking opportunities to get to know colleagues

Red Bull Gives Wiiings to People and Ideas. This has driven us – and all we do – since 1987. Today, Red Bull operates in over 170 countries, selling more than 12 billion cans annually and growing! Above all, our people remain the essential ingredient in bringing the Red Bull brand to life. Get ready to take on exciting tasks, face new challenges, and realize your potential. We want to give you wiiings by providing you with the opportunity to take on responsibility, learn something new, gain insights into our company, and participate in demanding projects.

Join us as a Shell graduate and you can be a part of the future of energy. Together we are transitioning to become a net-zero emissions business while providing the energy that people around the world need today. Working with experienced colleagues on these important challenges, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills– in an environment where we value honesty, integrity, and respect for one another. Whichever part of our business you join, you will have the chance to work with experienced colleagues and share your unique perspective and fresh ideas on how to tackle energy-related challenges. That’s why we’re looking for graduates who share our purpose and passion for progress. Our inclusive and collaborative culture will equip you with the support you need to forge your own path and grow your skills as you work on meaningful projects with exciting responsibilities right from the start. At Shell you can power your progress as we tackle the energy challenge together.

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation, we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence. At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organization reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve. With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

We’re the UK’s fourth largest supermarket, with over 1,000 stores across the UK (not to mention our growing global presence). But we know our success has only been possible thanks to our amazing Aldi colleagues. That’s why we celebrate everyone’s achievements, offer competitive pay and create great working environments. And that’s how we’ve become a multi award-winning employer – but it’s the least we can do. We know that our people make Aldi mean even more. Aldi is one of the most reputable retailers in the global business market today. Our goal has always been very simple: to provide great value and quality, using leaner and smarter business processes. And it’s working. We’re winning all kinds of awards and new stores are springing up all over the country as we rapidly increase our market share. We wouldn’t be this successful without recruiting strong-minded, passionate people to share our ambitions. We employ over 36,000 people in the UK alone, and we’re constantly growing. If you understand the impact of hard work and commitment in a dynamic, fast-paced retail environment, then a career at Aldi could be perfect for you.