Graduate Operations Management Scheme

2 weeks ago

Oxford, United Kingdom Ground Control Full time


Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment for our customers and their communities.

We're a purpose driven, values centred business, on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.

Human Nature - At Its Best 

Join Our 2025 Graduate Program and Kickstart Your Career with Ground Control

Are you ready to start an exciting, hands-on career that makes a difference? We’re offering 4 exclusive opportunities for ambitious graduates to join us at Ground Control in September 2025.

What’s in it for you?

This isn’t your average graduate scheme – it’s fast-paced, dynamic, and packed with real-world experience. You’ll dive straight into action, rotating across multiple field-based placements, including our exciting Grounds Maintenance, Rail, Utilities, and Landscape Construction teams. You’ll also get a taste of our Business Development, Client Services, and People teams – all while working both in the field and from the office or home.

Our focus is on environmental services, so if you care about making a positive impact on the planet, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

What you'll gain;

Hands-on experience: Work with industry leaders and get involved in real projects across the UK.

Accelerated learning: Fast-track your career with industry-recognized qualifications like your PTS for the rail sector.

Skill-building: Our GC Develop training program will help you master soft skills like leadership and communication, preparing you to take on management roles.

Travel perks: Enjoy a fully expensed electric vehicle and home charging setup to support your field placements.

Career prospects: Previous grads have gone on to awesome roles like Assistant Contract Manager, Environmental Data Manager, and more.

What We're Looking For:

We are flexible on degree disciplines for this program but we’ve found in the past that it’s particularly suited to graduates in the following;

  • Geography / Environmental Science / Ecology
  • Construction
  • Business and Management
  • Sport Science / Coaching

Whatever your degree…. what really matters is your passion for making an impact, learning fast, and thriving in a team that cares about innovation and sustainability.

You’ll also need:

  • A full driving license (so you can get around to different client sites).
  • A positive, can-do attitude – you’ll get your hands dirty, work in all weather, and be part of something that really matters.
  • A love for teamwork and the drive to build relationships with everyone, from field workers to top executives.
  • A mindset ready to embrace change and inspire innovation.

If you’re ready to push your limits, learn everything you can, and make a real impact from day one, Ground Control is the place for you

Apply today and start your journey toward becoming a future leader in one of the UK’s largest and most exciting environmental services companies.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture 

  • We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For’ league table.
  • Certified B-Corp Accredited, Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.
  • We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter’, ‘Ban the Box’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant’ and are ‘Disability Confident'
  • We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund, an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.
  • By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and working towards achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.
  • 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500

Perks and Benefits

  • Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.
  • Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans
  • Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app
  • A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.
  • Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities
  • Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays in our Essex HQ.
  • Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.
Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.


Agency Notice

Ground Control does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/ CV’s

Please do not forward resumes / CV’s to our job alias, employees, or any other company location.

Ground Control is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Please contact the Talent Team for additional details


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