Graduate - Business Management 

Salary: £26,500 

Location: Nationwide 

Where Next? 

Start your professional journey with National Highways and make an impact on how we meet the needs of our customers. 

Our three-year Business Management Graduate Programme offers a unique opportunity to gain all-round experience at National Highways, helping you develop the skills and knowledge you need to thrive in a dynamic, evolving organisation. 

What You’ll Be Doing 
Through a series of rotating placements across the business, you’ll get exposure to diverse areas such as: 

• Customer Service 
• Business Transformation 
• Strategy and Communications 

You’ll work alongside our specialist teams and contribute to exciting projects that shape the future of National Highways. In your role, you’ll: 

• Help develop our long-term strategies 
• Support future business planning efforts 
• Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders 

You’ll also have the opportunity to bring fresh, innovative ideas to the table, making a direct impact on how we meet the needs of our customers and clients who rely on our road network every day.  

And at the end of your programme, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to continue your own journey with us, in whichever direction you choose! 

What You’ll Get in Return 

With our support, you’ll enjoy the chance to own your development to get the best out of your time on the programme.  
 
So, if you're looking to grow your career in a large, evolving organisation and ready to invest in your development, all our graduate programmes offer: 

• A mix of workshops, on-job-training and ‘hands on’ experience 
• A dedicated line manager and mentoring from experienced colleagues to provide encouragement, direction and career planning support 
• Flexible working arrangements 
• Peer networking and support through our Early Talent community 
• A permanent contract from day one 

As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes a generous pension scheme, life assurance, annual leave starting at 26 days (rising to 31 days with service) and retailers discounts and cashback. 

What You’ll Need to Succeed 

If you have the passion and dedication to succeed, you’ll be a great match for our programme. To be successful, you’ll have:  

• An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others   
• The ability to communicate in different formats with a variety of stakeholders   
• Excellent co-ordination skills    
• The ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines   

• A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do  

You must also meet these essential qualification requirements by the programme start date: 

• An undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) in any subject 

Assessment centres will take place in January and February. 

To be eligible for a place on the programme, you must be available to attend the 4-day induction, 8th -11th September  

All offers for our graduate programmes are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks. 

Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will require Right to Work for the duration of the programme. 

About Us 

Our strategic road network is vital to connecting the country, carrying a third of all traffic and two-thirds of freight. Every single day, National Highways get millions of people to where they need to be as efficiently and safely as possible along more than 4,500 miles of motorways and major A roads. We bring people together, keep businesses moving and help communities to stay connected.  

We’re constantly innovating to stay ahead of the curve in building and operating our roads, investing in both the right projects and the brightest talent to help shape our future. And that's where you come in! 

Why You Should Join Us 

At National Highways, we believe in building a connected country. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive, collaborative culture where all our people feel empowered, valued and enjoy greater wellbeing to achieve this. 

If you share our values of safety, passion, teamwork, ownership, and integrity, you’ll thrive as part of our team. 

Ready to Take the Next Step? 

If you're excited by growing in and shaping the future of a large, evolving organisation - apply today and start your journey with us! Don’t miss out – submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.