Business Graduate
Early Careers Programme – 2 years (Rotation based scheme)
Locations: Glasgow, Whiteley, Farnborough, Bristol, Aberdeen
Programme information and details:
Leidos UK and EUROPE are a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. To make all of this happen we need best in class business professionals to run our programmes and functions to ensure the continuation of our business success.
We are looking for innovative, passionate, and ambitious graduates to join our Business Graduate Programme. Our programmes are designed with our core values – integrity, innovation, agility, collaboration, and commitment - in mind. From day one, you will be encouraged and supported to contribute to our fast paced and agile environment.
During your two-year programme, you will spend your time developing your skills across a range of projects, programmes and business functions, being exposed to different business processes supported by industry leading professionals.
Our dedicated early careers team will support you throughout the duration of the programme to ensure you meet your career development goals, with the aim to progress into a full-time permanent position, a truly outstanding opportunity.
We have fantastic training and mentoring opportunities as well as a growing social network of other early careers persons and employee resource groups across the business to provide you with support and guidance.
What will I be doing?
Our programme is designed in a rotational structure to ensure you are developing skills and knowledge across our capabilities and functions as well as helping you understand what areas you enjoy most to help you build your career, some of the areas you may gain experience in (but not limited to) include:
- Project Management
- Business Development
- Project Support
- Change Management
- Service Delivery
- Finance
- Business Analysis
- Marketing
Who are we looking for?
- The integrity to have the courage to make the tough calls, taking pride in your work, bring transparency with our team and being respectful of everyone.
- Agility to think and act with creativity and flexibility.
- An innovative mindset; Be tenacious and curious to help us excel and be a part of a learning organisation.
- A collaborative nature: being inclusive, team oriented, and proactively engaging – building relationships and staying connected with each other.
- Commitment to be accountable, take ownership and operate with a sense of urgency.
- Keen to unlock your potential, get involved and take responsibility for shaping your career.
Graduate Programme Entry Requirements
Entry requirements vary and we are flexible as we consider these in an individual basis, this is to ensure that we can be as inclusive as possible. As this is a Graduate programme, we are looking for those who have gained a degree in a similar area to this posting. This programme would be suitable for those who have recently graduated; however, we are also open to anyone who has switched careers, looking to upskill or looking for a new challenge.
Where will I be based?
We are recruiting Graduates across 4 location areas in the UK:
- Glasgow
- Whiteley
- Farnborough
- Bristol
- Aberdeen
We offer a hybrid and dynamic working environment meaning that you can split your time between the office and at home, although we will encourage you to come into the office on occasions to enable you to develop and grow and collaborate with your teams.
Rewards and benefits
- Full time Salary
- 33 days Annual Leave (Including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including health schemes, gym membership and cycle to work scheme)
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Professional memberships
- Industry recognised qualifications
- Private Medical Insurance
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone.
If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs.
What is next?
Our start date for the programme is September 2025, we aim to contact you within 3 weeks of your application submission to advise if you have been selected for the next stage of the interview process, a video interview with the Early Careers Team.
If successful, you will then be invited to attend one of our assessment centres, and these will be held between June and July. Our Early careers team will be in contact every step of the way and provide full details on what to expect. Although it’s an assessment we always find these days good fun, it also gives you a chance to meet other candidates and potential cohort and learn more about Leidos and the programme.
Following this assessment centre, you will be notified if you have been successful, and we will send out a formal offer. Note – your offer at Leidos will be contingent on you successfully obtaining your degree at university.
Travel expense cover will be provided to attend assessment centres for those who live more than 60 minutes from our office locations.
If you want to be part of a global organisation whose products and services change lives, gain your degree fully funded, while having the opportunity to experience working in real-life projects, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Subject to Clearance
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Original Posting:
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
