Business Operations Management Graduate Programme

**Business Operations Management Graduate Programme**:

- Location: Kensington, London, GB, W10 6BD
- Onsite or Hybrid: OnSite

Programme title: Business Operations Management Graduate Programme

**Salary**: Minimum £34,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Location: Across the UK. Graduates tend to be based in Bristol, London, Holyhead, Walsall and Gloucester in England.

Application closing date: 16 October 2025

Programme start date: September 2026

Role ID: 66965

**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 £34,000, 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 Land Sector.

Our Land sector employs close to 6,000 skilled personnel who deliver complex and critical services to civil and military organisations worldwide. This includes the fleet management and maintenance of equipment for the British Army, London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police; training for submariners, pilots, engineers, army personnel, drivers, operators, maintainers, police officers and firefighters; the manufacturing of over 1,000 armoured vehicles; and playing a key role in decarbonising the railway and delivering national critical rail infrastructure.

While we have locations across the UK, graduates tend to be based in Bristol, London, Holyhead, Walsall and Gloucester in England. We ask that you are ready and willing to relocate to other sites throughout your programme.

**Ready to apply?**

**Job Segment**:Manager, Management