Location: Durrington, West Sussex - Hybrid Approach

Contract: 2 year FTC

Hours: 37 hours, Monday–Friday

Salary: £34,000 per year + relocation package (T&Cs apply) and benefits

Use technology, data and new ideas to help transform an essential service.

Technology plays a vital role in how we work, from protecting critical systems and making better use of data to automating processes and improving experiences for our customers and colleagues.

Our Digital, Data & Technology Graduate Development Programme gives you the opportunity to develop your skills while contributing to real challenges within an essential organisation.

Whether you're passionate about data, interested in cyber security, excited by AI or want to understand how technology can make businesses work better, you'll have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues and start discovering where your strengths could take you. And you don't necessarily need a technology degree to get started.

Your pathway

You'll join one of our Digital, Data & Technology graduate pathways, building experience within your chosen area while gaining an understanding of how technology supports the wider organisation.

Our 2027 pathways may include:

• Data

• Cyber Security / NIS

• Platform Engineering – Asset / Wholesale

• Service Management

• AI & Automation

• Customer & Corporate Digital

Each pathway is different, so the degree subjects, skills or technical knowledge we're looking for may vary.

What to expect

Across the two-year programme, you'll build practical experience within your pathway while developing a broader understanding of how digital, data and technology support our people, customers and essential services.

Depending on your pathway, you could be involved in:

• Using data to identify insights and support better decision-making

• Helping protect systems, information and digital services

• Supporting platforms and technology used across the organisation

• Exploring opportunities for AI and automation

• Understanding business needs and helping turn them into practical solutions

• Supporting projects and digital change

• Helping improve technology services and user experiences

• Working with teams from different areas of the business to solve real problems

You’ll receive:

• Meaningful responsibility from day one, supported by experienced mentors and placement managers

• Coaching and guidance from operational colleagues and leaders

• Opportunities to contribute to projects early in the programme

• Access to industry recognised development, professional memberships, and development days

• A strong graduate cohort community and a supportive network across the business

• Opportunities to take part in community projects and regional events

You will be placed into one of the operational graduate pathways for the full programme, rotating across teams, sites and projects to build your capability.

Do I need a technology degree?

Not necessarily.

Digital careers need people with different skills, experiences and ways of thinking. Some of our pathways may require particular technical knowledge or degree subjects, while others are open to a much broader range of academic backgrounds.

Data: IT, technical, Business Management and other business-focused degrees welcomed

Cyber Security / NIS:

Graduate Cyber Specialist: IT degree/Computer Science, a cybersecurity component within the degree is preferred but not essential.

Platform Engineering:

Graduate Platform Engineer - Wholesale Systems: STEM degree

Graduate GIS Specialist: Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Geospatial Science, Cartography & Spatial Analysis, Environmental Science (with GIS components)

Service Management:

Graduate Problem Analyst: Business Studies or Computer science

Graduate Service Analyst: Business Studies or Computer science

Business Management:

Graduate Digital Generalist: Computer Science

AI/Automation:

Graduate BI Engineer: Business Computing, Business Information Systems, and Computing for Business and Management

Graduate Automation Engineer: Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Automation Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or a related STEM subject.

Graduate Data Scientist: A degree with a strong statistical, analytical or STEM element, with some experience of statistics and coding or statistical analysis

Customer and Corporate:

Graduate Integration Application Specialist: Mathematics & STEM Degrees

Graduate Platform Engineer – Service Now: Computer Science

What’s in it for you

• Relocation support available, so distance doesn’t have to be a barrier to starting your career with us.

• Health and wellbeing support, including access to a health cash plan and employee assistance programme.

• Flexible working options, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

• 28 days’ annual leave, plus bank holidays.

• Two paid volunteering days each year, giving you the opportunity to make a positive impact in your local community.

• Employee discounts and benefits platform, helping your money go further.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for graduates who are curious about technology and interested in how it can be used to solve problems and make things better.

You don't need to know everything already. We want people who are willing to learn, ask questions, explore new ideas and work with others.

Depending on your pathway, you might enjoy:

• Solving problems and understanding why they happen

• Working with data and information

• Exploring technology and new ways of working

• Breaking complex challenges into manageable steps

• Collaborating with people with different skills and perspectives

• Trying new approaches and learning from what works

• Thinking about how technology can make a positive difference

You'll need:

• A predicted or achieved 2:2 degree (or equivalent)

• To meet any degree or technical requirements for your chosen pathway

• The right to work in the UK

Where this programme can take you

Our Digital, Data & Technology Graduate Development Programme is designed to help you build the skills, experience and confidence to develop a long-term career within digital and technology.

Depending on your pathway and experience, future opportunities could include roles across:

• Data and analytics

• Cyber security

• Platform engineering

• Service management

• Business analysis

• Project and digital delivery

• AI and automation

• Other digital and technology specialisms

Your development will be supported through coaching, mentoring, structured check-ins and a tailored end-of-programme transition process.

What happens next?

• Applications are scheduled to close on 4 January 2027. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we encourage you to apply early.

• After submitting your application, you'll be invited to complete an online skills assessment and online interview as the next stage of the recruitment process.

• Successful candidates will then be invited to an online assessment centre in February 2027.

• The programme will start in September 2027.

Interested in more than one graduate opportunity?
You don't need to submit multiple applications. As part of the recruitment process, we'll give you the opportunity to tell us about other graduate roles or pathways you're interested in. Apply for the opportunity that best matches your interests and experience, and you'll have the chance to share your other preferences with us during the 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.”

Ready to get started?

If you're curious about technology, ready to learn and excited about using your skills to solve real problems, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your perspective. Explore what's possible. Help shape our digital future.

Apply now to join our Digital, Data & Technology Graduate Development Programme and start building a career with real-world 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 you meet all the requirements? Or are you concerned that standard working arrangements may not work with your personal circumstances? Whilst we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we'll try to find a practical solution. We encourage you to speak to us about what might work.