Business Operations Management Graduate Programme
6 days ago
**Business Operations Management Graduate Programme**:
- Location: Bristol, GB, BS11 0YA
- Onsite or Hybrid: Hybrid
Programme title: Business Operations Management Graduate Programme
**Salary**: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.
Location: Bristol
Application closing date: 16 October 2025
Programme start date: September 2026
Role ID: 66838
**What will you do on the programme?**
Our projects span multiple markets, locations, and clients - so behind the scenes, coordination and collaboration are essential. On our Business Operations Management Graduate Programme, you’ll discover exactly how we make it all happen.
You’ll gain experience across a variety of business areas, from developing strategic initiatives and securing new business to managing projects, analysing contracts, supporting financial systems, or working with suppliers to deliver results. Along the way, you’ll learn to break down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps, keeping projects on track and running smoothly.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and insights to make a real difference across our organisation - and a strong foundation for a rewarding career in business operations.
**How is the programme structured?**
Over two years, you’ll rotate through multiple areas of the business, including business development, bidding and strategic initiatives, finance, procurement, HR, commercial operations, leadership, and management.
In every placement, you’ll be an integral part of the team, taking ownership of meaningful tasks and directly contributing to creating a safe and secure world.
**How do we develop and support you?**
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.
You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
**What rewards and benefits will you get?**
We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.
In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
- Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
**What do you need to apply?**
**Where will you be based?**
Places on our Business Operations Management programme for Autumn 2026 are available in our Mission Systems business in Bristol.
Babcock’s Mission Systems business designs and delivers complex solutions for our customers, and in areas such as High Frequency Communications we are world leaders. Our circa 2,000 employees are involved in everything from maintaining satellites in space as part of our Skynet contract, to electronic warfare, advanced manufacturing and technology solutions as well as services in and around disruptive technologies.
Your home base will be Bristol, but some of your placements may be at other Babcock locations.
**Ready to apply?**
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