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Package Description
Graduate Development Programme – Digital
Location: Durrington/ Falmer
Contract: 2 year FTC
Hours: 37 hours, Monday–Friday
Salary: £32,913 per year
Find your purpose. Shape your future. Build a career that matters.
Have you graduated within the last five years in a digital or technology‑related discipline? Are you looking for the opportunity to build real‑world experience, explore what motivates you, and contribute to work that genuinely makes a difference?
If so, you’ll feel right at home on our Digital Graduate Development Programme.
Make a meaningful impact from day one
We’re excited to welcome graduates who want to play a part in shaping the future of digital services within a critical infrastructure organisation. You’ll be involved in the technology that supports our people, protects our data, and keeps essential services running every day.
This isn’t just a stepping stone. It’s a platform to build a long‑term, purpose‑led career in digital.
What to expect
Across the two‑year programme, you’ll take part in a range of placements within your chosen pathway. You’ll gain broad exposure to our digital teams, build confidence early, and take responsibility for meaningful work that contributes to real outcomes.
You’ll receive:
- Meaningful responsibility from day one, supported by experienced mentors and placement managers
- Coaching and guidance from colleagues and leaders across digital, data, cyber and technology operations
- Opportunities to contribute to projects early in the programme, including digital transformation and innovation initiatives
- Access to industry‑recognised development, training, certifications and professional memberships
- A strong graduate cohort community with peer learning and business‑wide networking opportunities
- Opportunities to get involved in cross‑functional projects and wider business events
Your digital pathway
You’ll be placed into one digital pathway for the duration of the programme, with rotations across teams and projects to build your capability and broaden your experience.
Possible pathways may include:
- Software Engineer Graduate
- Platform Engineer Graduate
- Service Desk Graduate
- Cyber Security Graduate
- Data Scientist Graduate
- Data Engineer Graduate
- Data Governance Graduate
- Digital Graduate – Generalist Pathway (for those seeking broad exposure across multiple digital functions before specialising)
All pathways place you at the heart of our digital directorate - supporting critical systems, strengthening cyber resilience, enabling data‑driven insight, and contributing to cloud and platform modernisation.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome graduates from digital or technology‑related disciplines. What matters most is your curiosity, your willingness to learn, and your motivation to use technology to create positive impact.
You’ll need:
- A predicted or achieved 2:2 degree (or equivalent)
- Permanent right to work in the UK, even though this is a fixed‑term contract. We aim to develop talent for long‑term careers and are unable to offer sponsorship at this point.
Where this programme can take you
Our Digital Graduate Development Programme is designed to prepare you for a long‑term career within our digital teams. Many graduates go on to progress into roles such as:
- Cyber Security Analyst or Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Business Analyst
- Other specialist or leadership roles within digital and technology
Your development will be supported through structured check‑ins, coaching, mentoring, and a tailored end‑of‑programme transition process.
What our graduates say
“You get out what you put in – it’s a great place to grow.”
“It’s a career in a stable, essential industry.”
“You’re working with people who genuinely want to make a positive difference.”
“There’s a strong sense of community, trust and empowerment.”
Support for you
Relocation support
If you’re moving to take up your role, we offer relocation support to help make the transition as smooth as possible. This may include financial assistance and guidance to help you settle into your new location so you can focus on starting your career with confidence.
Transport allowance
For roles where driving is essential, we provide support to help you get on the road. This may include funding towards driving lessons and your driving test, depending on role requirements. If your role involves travelling between locations, we’ll make sure you’re supported. You can claim reimbursement for business mileage, so you’re not out of pocket while gaining experience across different teams and sites.
24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Get peace of mind with round‑the‑clock access to a Virtual GP, allowing you to speak to a qualified doctor anytime, anywhere. You’ll also have access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, offering confidential support for mental health, wellbeing, financial advice and everyday life challenges.
Competitive pension
It’s never too early to think about your future. Our pension scheme allows you to contribute between 6% and 11%, with generous employer contributions to help you start building long‑term financial security from day one.
Community and social impact
Make a positive difference beyond your day‑to‑day role with two paid volunteering days each year, giving you the chance to support causes that matter to you while gaining new experiences. You can also connect, learn and feel part of a supportive community through our employee networks, including Be You, Working Parents, and Neurodiversity groups.
Ready to get started?
If you’re collaborative, people‑focused, environmentally motivated, and excited by variety, we’d love to hear from you.
Help us build a better future for the South East.
Apply now to join our Digital Graduate Development Programme and take your first steps into a purpose‑led career with real impact.
Everybody Welcome
We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to facilitate your participation in the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Need flexibility in your work?
Does this opportunity excite you but you’re not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? Or are you concerned that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t possible given your personal circumstances? Whilst we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we’ll try to find a practical solution. So why not engage with us and find out more about this role?