What is the start date for the scheme and how long does the scheme last?
Our graduate scheme commences each September and is 2 years in length. The window for applications opens in September (the previous year) and closes at the end of November.
How are the Graduate roles identified?
Our roles are based on the needs of our business, which are determined every year with our future workforce planning activity.
What happens at the end of the 2 Years?
When you join our graduate development programme, you’ll be given a permanent contract. At the end of the programme, you’ll seamlessly transition into a full-time role at NNL.
How much time will I get for development?
The split between “on the job” commercial work and “off the job” development and training is 80% to 20%. The 20% “off the job” will be made up from personal and technical training, graduate projects, supporting our Education Outreach, mentoring, and work towards professional accreditation.
What development training will I receive?
In addition to technical training you will receive personal development training throughout the scheme. You will also receive introductory training in project management and commercial management to prepare you for your career in industry.
How many Graduates are NNL looking to recruit each year?
This will vary year on year depending on the annual NNL workforce assessment. We tend to recruit around 20 graduates each year.
Where will I be located? Will I be working alongside all the other graduates?
Graduates will be located at the majority of our sites. We promote a close graduate community and you will carry out specific projects with other graduates from your cohort.
Is there a specified professional institute that I will become a member of?
You will work towards professional recognition with the most appropriate professional body. We’ll provide you with advice and mentoring to support you.
Will job placements and secondments be part of the scheme?
This will be determined on a case by case basis. Some graduates are recruited to a specific role and some will undertake placements around the business. This is dependent on the roles we recruit for.
Can I get involved in other NNL work whilst on the graduate scheme.
We encourage graduates to get involved in a wide range of activities at NNL. This would be agreed with your manager that you can spend some of your time contributing to other activities and balanced against the requirements of your job role.
