Commercial & Engineering Graduate Opportunities
Feeling like I’m part
of something bigger
moves me on
What’s next?
Around the corner?
Up on the road ahead?
That’s what we’re always asking.
Because here there’s a different energy. People
are excited. Charged. Connected to everything
that’s happening in a fast-moving sector.
Taking over responsibility for challenging work
and delivering the unexpected for our customers.
Whatever drives you, whatever inspires you,
you’ll find yourself pushing ideas that power
your progress as much as our customers’.
So come with us – and enjoy the feeling of
moving forward.
What we do
We’re at the forefront of energy innovation. By
delivering better energy solutions, we are aiming
to make the world of energy cleaner and more
efficient, every day. We work on challenging
projects. Pursue ambitious goals. And strive for
sustainable solutions and innovations that make
a real difference to how people live their lives.
That’s not just good news for customers – it’s great
for you too. Why? Because it means we can offer a
constant stream of interesting, worthwhile work.
Why join E.ON?
Wind farms half the size of New York City.
Energy-saving advice for millions of people.
Developments in marine energy. Just some of the
many initiatives that you’ll find here. Although we’re
one of the UK’s leading power and gas companies,
we do far more than supply energy for millions of
customers. With Combined Heat and Power, Climate
& Renewables and Energy Solutions all part of our
business, there’s an incredible range of work to
push and challenge you.
With the chance to innovate, it’s an exciting, diverse
environment where you’ll be inspired to excel.
We offer our people the freedom to push limits,
develop new ideas and advance themselves.
We encourage people to take accountability,
expect them to take decisions responsibly and
boldly, and give them the room to grow personally
and professionally. Come here and you’ll be
constantly developing your skills to stay ahead
of the energy revolution.
We offer eight graduate programmes in
Analytical Marketing; Customer Operations
Leadership; Engineering & Technology Leadership;
Finance; HR; IT & Business Change; Marketing; and
Strategic Business Management. Each one comes
with a starting salary of around £28,000. They also
offer responsibility for high-profile projects, leaders
who will support your development and the chance
to gain professional qualifications. Many give you
the chance to do one of your placements abroad.
Still at university?
You can gain valuable experience before you
graduate and get your career started at E.ON
with our brilliant Year in Industry placements and
summer placements. More about those later.
E.ON has around 33 million
customers worldwide – that’s
equivalent to the entire
population of Canada.
Customer Operations Leadership
Starting salary: around £29,000
Engineering & Technology Leadership
Starting salary: around £29,000
Duration:
24 months – Four six-month placements
Duration:
24 months – Four six-month placements
Location:
UK-wide opportunities
Location:
UK-wide opportunities, potentially with an international placement
“I wanted exposure to a massive brand and a
massive number of customers, and for what I do to
really make an impact. E.ON offered me a fantastic
opportunity to experience all of those things.
Andy McMillan
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I take on work that makes
me push my boundaries,
and I complete things that
I’ve never completed before.
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The project I work on now is called Residential
Transformation. My role is to ensure that our
contact centres keep pace with how customer
demand is changing. We’re implementing a wide
range of technology to replace our email, phone
systems and live chat. It’s really changing the way
that customers contact us.
I’m also completing a professional qualification at
Warwick Business School. The network of people
you meet there really challenges the way you think.
And it’s a great opportunity to apply what I’ve
learnt in my time here at E.ON.
To be ahead of the game, you need to be proactive
in your own development and take ownership of
what you experience. I take on work that makes me
push my boundaries, and I complete things that I’ve
never completed before.
What’s my greatest achievement? It’s bringing
project managers and subject matter experts
into my team, as well as a wide variety of skillsets
from across the business. It’s about helping our
customers get the most from their energy supplier.
And what moves me on is making a difference to
our customers.”
“Ever since I started university, I’ve had a keen
interest in engineering and finding out how
things work. Applying to a large organisation was
something I really found interesting, which made
E.ON an obvious choice.
You need to be confident in yourself. Sometimes
this scheme requires you to step out of your
comfort zone. And to challenge yourself just that
bit more to get ahead.
Ross Bickerstaff
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You need to be confident
in yourself. Sometimes this
scheme requires you to
step out of your comfort
zone. And to challenge
yourself just that bit more
to get ahead.
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There are four six-month placements, and the
project I’m currently working on is within E.ON
Climate and Renewables. I work with senior
engineers, analysing their role and seeing what
their job entails. I get to travel quite a bit. I’m either
in the office or on-site at a wind farm and inside
a wind turbine, trying to understand all of the
components inside.
What moves me on is my ambition to become a
Chartered Engineer. To achieve this, I have to meet
a certain criteria. And I’m always driving myself
towards that. The Control & Instrumentation
division is a huge part of engineering that really
excites me, so I’m off to Texas for six months to
work there.
I’ve also worked on the new Rampion Wind Farm
on the South Coast, which is a massive project that
will focus on creating carbon-free energy for our
customers. And that’s how I feel I contribute to
improving our customers’ lives.”
Marketing
Analytical Marketing
Starting salary: around £29,000
Starting salary: around £29,000
Duration:
24 months – Five placements (varying lengths)
Duration:
24 months – Five placements (varying lengths)
Location:
UK-wide opportunities with an international placement
Location:
UK-wide (mainly Midlands)
Jonathan Griffiths
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To really push the
envelope, you have to go
out there and find the
opportunities for yourself.
Find solutions to problems
and set yourself apart
from the crowd.
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“I was at a graduate fair when I spoke to one of
E.ON’s graduates. It made me realise how the
energy industry affects everyone in the country,
not just a few. Working for a company that affects
everyone and touches all of us was the main drive
for me wanting to apply to E.ON.
“I applied to the scheme because it’s the perfect
marriage between marketing and numbers. That
was the main driver for me, because it allowed
me to see more of the business. And one of the
great benefits is that we get to complete our CIM
(Chartered Institute of Marketing Qualification).
Previously, I’ve worked across Digital and
Propositions. I particularly enjoyed going to London
to work with various agencies, contributing to the
latest campaign. My current role as a Customer
Journey Manager means that I now work across
both marketing and operations. I’m also proud to
say that I’ve won the ‘Customer Focus’ award in the
2016 Young Energy Professional Awards.
I’ve spent one year in Customer Relationship
Management, engaging customers with
communications about price changes or getting
them to sign up to our website. I’ve had a lot of
input into how things can be improved. It’s forward
facing and you’re interacting with other parts of the
business. It feels rewarding because you’re always
busy, so you’re never really bored.
My main responsibility is to drive a Net Promoter
Score (NPS) to assess customer experience quality.
Working in Customer Experience gives a lot of
opportunity to improve people’s lives. But to really
push the envelope, you have to go out there and
find the opportunities for yourself. Find solutions to
problems and set yourself apart from the crowd.
We go and sit with our customers in their homes,
to find out what the real problems are for people
from all walks of life. When you do something that
contributes to making people’s lives better and
easier, that’s what moves me on. It drives me to
keep making improvements in myself, so that I can
continue to improve our business and the lives of
our customers.”
Yas Parchizadeh
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It’s about going out and
finding the extra work.
The more experience you
have, the better informed
you are when you come
off the scheme.
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This was my first job outside university, and it was
a lot to take in. I’m proud of the way I managed
to adapt to my environment. I’ve learnt so much
– more than I’d anticipated. That’s what I’m most
proud of.
In order to succeed on this scheme you need to
assert yourself. It’s about going out and finding the
extra work, and not being afraid of approaching
people from other teams. The more experience you
have, the better informed you are when you come
off the scheme.
I’m very tenacious. I think you have to be very
hard-working to get to where you want to be. It’s
never going to be simply handed to you. The idea
of being the best in what I do constantly moves
me on. You’re constantly learning because there’s
always room for improvement.”
IT & Business Change
HR
Starting salary: around £29,000
Starting salary: around £29,000
Duration:
24 months – Four six-month placements
Duration:
24 months – Five placements (varying lengths)
Location:
UK-wide opportunities with an international placement
Location:
UK-wide opportunities with an international placement
“What really attracted me to E.ON was the fact
that it offers one of the best IT programmes out
there. The whole energy industry is becoming a
lot more digitalised, but this graduate scheme
stands out. You get a mentor and a buddy to help
you along the way, plus the managers have a lot
of time to guide you.
Thomas Hellwig
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IT is the backbone of
E.ON. Without it, nothing
would operate.
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Joining has been the best decision. As well as
four rotations, you also have the opportunity to
gain qualifications funded by E.ON. I currently
work in Business Development on the marketing
strategy that generates sales and improves the
lives of our customers.
I was lucky enough to be a part of one of E.ON’s
most important projects during my first placement.
We were splitting the company in two, so that E.ON
could focus on renewable energy and customer
solutions. I was also managing a data centre project
that’s currently being rolled out across 25 European
sites. That was such a fantastic experience.
IT is the backbone of E.ON. Without it, nothing
would operate. The energy industry will be a lot
more digitalised in the future, and E.ON is looking
for us to come up with ideas and solutions for
our customers. We’re driving its commercial success.
What moves me on is seeing the impact my work
has on our customers. This is my motivation and
it’s what keeps me going.”
“I knew that E.ON offered the chance to gain
exposure to all areas of HR. What also attracted
me was the opportunity to experience international
HR and to study for my CIPD qualification, one day
a week. You move through various placements,
including a centre of competence, a shared service,
and an international placement. I really like this
aspect of this scheme, because you get a broader
view of E.ON and what’s going on within HR.
George Gissing
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You have to get up to
speed really quickly. Your
time is limited and you’ve
got to make an impact.
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Currently, I’m working as an HR Consultant
alongside our business partners and leaders,
within the Residential Sales and Service business,
including our contact centres, talent pipelines
and recruitment. Here, we’re making sure that
our colleagues have the training and support
they need to provide our customers with great
customer service.
No two days are the same. I might be at university
one day, and on a training course the next. In the
future, I’d like to be in HR leadership, in either a
partnership or directorship role.
The biggest challenge is that you’re completing
a short placement within a large organisation.
You have to get up to speed really quickly, getting
comfortable with the process and who you’re
dealing with. Your time is limited and you’ve got
to make an impact.
What moves me on is having options. It’s going
away and learning something new. You never know
whether you’ll like something until you try it and
form your own opinions.”
Finance
Strategic Business Management
Starting salary: around £29,000
Starting salary: around £29,000
Duration:
24 months – Four six-month placements
Duration:
24 months – Four six-month placements
Location:
UK-wide opportunities with an international placement
Location:
UK-wide opportunities with an international placement
“What made me apply to E.ON? The range of
placements and the opportunity to gain
experience within a global business. I chose
Finance for the opportunity to further my
self-development, as I could undertake my
CIMA and be able to work in a number of
different areas inside and outside finance.
Hannah Scott
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The more we understand
our customers, the better
our products become.
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My first placement was within Community Energy,
working with small communities to offer an
independent source of gas and electricity. My
third placement will be an international placement
outside of Finance in business solutions, offering a
service to businesses with renewable heat sources.
Right now, I’m in Gross Margins, analysing customer
behaviour on different products. I spend my days
looking at what drives people to switch from some
products, and how we can retain customers better.
The more we understand our customers, the better
our products become.
I’m also studying to complete my CIMA, so I have
days out at college. My biggest challenge and
my biggest achievement so far is balancing my
qualification with work. Completing my exams,
as well as excelling in my role, is difficult but really
rewarding – and it’s something that will benefit
me in the future.
The thing I most like about working at E.ON is the
people. Everyone has time for you.
What moves me on? The scheme in itself.
The opportunity to work in different areas and lead
people, business and change, as well as studying for
CIMA is a real motivation to keep going and improve.”
“I knew I wanted to work in the energy industry,
because it’s very dynamic. E.ON really stood
out because it puts customers first. When I met
some of E.ON’s representatives at a careers fair,
they were really passionate, really engaged and
genuine. Plus, the Strategic Business Management
Graduate Scheme offered real breadth, so I could
shape and tailor it to my future.
George Batts
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It’s about never wanting
to settle for okay, and
wanting to push myself to
see how far I can go.
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The scheme is two years long with four different
six-month placements. I’ve worked in UK Strategy,
completed a placement in the hedging team within
Portfolio Management, and then moved to our
Head Office in Germany. That’s the best thing about
the scheme – being given the opportunity to travel
and experience different things.
One of the biggest achievements so far has to be
when we presented to our CEO. Having only been
at E.ON for a few months, my team and I won a
graduate competition based on Health, Safety,
Security & Environment (HSSE). We then had the
opportunity to look into implementing our ideas.
What moves me on is wanting to be the best that
I can be. As I learn and develop, my potential is
moving at the same time. It’s about never wanting
to settle for okay, and wanting to push myself to
see how far I can go.”
Year in Industry
Placements
Starting salary: £17,500 (pro rata)
Sam Butcher
Duration:
48 weeks
Location:
UK-based (mainly Nottingham and Coventry)
Graduate fast-track opportunities
Year in Industry, Customer Operations
Tim Sidnell
Year in Industry, E.ON Climate & Renewables
Major projects. Networking
contacts. And the chance
to deliver solutions that
make the world of energy
cleaner and more efficient.
Enjoy all this and more on
a year-long placement.
“I applied for a few different placements but E.ON
really stood out. It’s a large, successful company.
And my placement involved moving department
every three months, so I experienced a lot of
different areas.
“I applied because I wanted to learn about
offshore wind energy. I’ve always been interested
in renewables, and knew I could develop a great
career in this field with E.ON.
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Day-to-day, my job is very varied. Basically, I help to
make wind farms safer, improve performance and
reduce the cost of wind energy. This helps keep
our customers’ bills low, and also contributes to
reducing carbon emissions.
We’ve got a number of roles and in each one
you’ll learn a huge amount about our business
and sector. At the same time, you’ll gain valuable
experience, skills and connections, giving you the
edge when you’re job-hunting after uni. And on
top of this, you could be fast-tracked onto one of
our graduate schemes.
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Embrace every opportunity
that’s out there, because
there’s so much. Just be
really open – say yes.
Currently, I’m talking to customers on the phones.
What surprises me with E.ON is how much they do
to help customers. Whether it’s offering general
advice or different ways to save money – like the
E.ON Energy Fund.
My best customer story so far is about a lady who
was struggling a bit financially. At the start of
the call, she was quite distressed. But we did as
much as we possibly could to help. And by the end,
she was very grateful and really happy. That was
extremely rewarding.
In 2015, we completed 14 solar
power plant projects in Europe
and the USA.
What moves me on are different challenges I face.
I do my best to meet them all and embrace every
opportunity that’s out there, because there’s so
much. Just be really open – say yes.”
What moves me on is my passion for renewable
energy. Every day, I learn something new. I often
go away and do research in my own time, because I
find it so fascinating. This placement has given me
a lot of knowledge and better people skills. It has
really set me up for a long-term career with E.ON.”
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Every day, I learn
something new. I often
go away and do research
in my own time, because
I find it so fascinating.
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Summer Placements
Starting salary: £17,500 (pro rata)
Duration:
10 weeks
Location:
UK-based (mainly Nottingham and Coventry)
Graduate fast-track opportunities
Want to know what life is like
at E.ON? Want to acquire new
skills, meet new people and
build great experience for your
CV? Want to do all of the above
while getting paid? A summer
placement could be right up
your street.
Over 10 weeks, we’ll give you a 360° insight into
what we do. How we’re leading energy innovations.
And delivering the unexpected for our customers.
Along with great exposure to our industry, you’ll
get some great networking opportunities. And on
top of this, you could be fast-tracked onto one of
our graduate schemes.
Abigail Ball
Summer Placement, HR
“I really wanted to utilise the summer between
my second and third year at university. I was keen
to work in a fast-paced, exciting environment.
This scheme offered an incredible opportunity
to gain some valuable experience within a global
company, and to build on my own competencies
at the same time.
Every day is so different. Right now, I’m focusing
on how we can best utilise the new social media
platform Connect, and increase the accessibility
of Learning & Development to the business.
Ultimately, I’m helping our customers with a tool
that enhances their understanding.
When it comes to achievements, I’ve really
underestimated my capabilities. I hadn’t expected to
come up with the level of work I have. It’s exceeded
both mine and my manager’s expectations.
Currently under construction off the Sussex
coast, Rampion Wind Farm has a target capacity
of 400 MW. It should save some 600,000 metric
tons of CO2 every year.
The main challenge is getting my head around the
scale of the projects we actually work on. It can feel
quite daunting. But I’ve overcome this by getting
out there and talking to key stakeholders, spending
time really getting a feel for the business.
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I’ve really underestimated
my capabilities. I hadn’t
expected to come up
with the level of work
I have. It’s exceeded
both mine and my
manager’s expectations.
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What moves me on is knowing that the
work I do has impact and real value on my
personal development, on the team and on
the wider business.
The scheme has really helped open doors for me.
I’ve just been invited to the fast-track graduate
assessment centre. And I know it’s a really
valuable experience for a future career at E.ON.”
Where are they now?
How will you grow at E.ON? With the freedom to own your ideas, you’re
always working towards building a better future. Whether you’re developing
breakthrough technologies or providing crucial energy advice – you’ll always be
pushing yourself to take things that bit further – all the while contributing towards
something that truly matters. Find out how our graduates have made their mark.
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If you’re willing to learn
from other people, they’ll
support you every step of
the way.
Marissa Granath
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Rebekah Galligan
“What I really love about the scheme is the amount
of investment you get. Definitely apply for the
scheme if you appreciate building your experience
on the job, and practising the theory you’ve learnt.
If you’re willing to learn from other people, they’ll
support you every step of the way.
“When I applied to E.ON, I’d just finished my
degree and I was really interested in the energy
industry. The challenges around making sure that
the customer gets the right amount of energy
they need, at the price they can afford – in a way
that doesn’t harm the planet.
I joined Commercial Management because I
wanted to explore different business areas.
I started in Marketing, setting up a new
communication channel. I spent a lot of time with
our customers, gathering key information on how
to better their experience. Working in Germany
and Sweden was both enjoyable and challenging.
It was a completely different way of working –
and I gained a lot from the experience.
I wouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for the
scheme. From working with numbers, to working
creatively, and working strategically – it all helped
shape my current role as a Stream Leader in
Operational Excellence. I work in different business
areas, analysing how we can improve operations to
help our customers.
What moves me on? It’s the difference I make to
our customers, making life better for people.”
Create a great impression
and leave a great
impression. That way, you’ll
be setting yourself up for
your future career at E.ON.
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I knew I wanted to do something commercial,
so the idea of being able to do four different
placements, including an international one, really
appealed. The biggest challenge was completing
my second placement. I moved over to our energy
trading business in Düsseldorf to work as a Project
Manager. Everything was so different. I learnt so
much about myself and built up a lot of resilience.
I learnt so much throughout the scheme. From how
something as hugely complex as learning how the
energy industry works, to the unique challenges
a large energy company faces within it, and the
influence of global politics and economics. I also
learnt a lot of technical and soft skills that set me
up really well for my career.
Currently, I work as a B2B Solutions Development
Manager. I just love to learn, understanding how
I can use the information I have to create better
ideas, products and services to meet our customers’
needs. That’s what moves me on.
When you’re applying to the scheme, think about
how you’re going to make the most of it. Create a
great impression and leave a great impression.
That way, you’ll be setting yourself up for your
future career at E.ON.”
Fast-tracking onto the
graduate scheme
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When I found out
I’d got onto the
programme, it was the
best day of my life!
Diversity & Inclusion
For us, diversity means strength. The
more E.ON represents the communities
we serve, the more innovative we’ll be
as a business. That’s why we have one
of the most progressive diversity and
inclusion policies in the UK – as these
awards show. With us, you can be sure
you’ll be treated fairly, whatever your
background or disability.
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Disability confident
Reema Iqbal
“My career with E.ON began last year when I did
a year in industry placement. From the start,
E.ON’s placement stood out from the crowd to
me. It seemed to offer more responsibilities and
opportunities. And I’m glad to say I wasn’t wrong.
As part of the Market Analysis team, I was involved
in interesting projects that were of real value.
I presented my work to teams across the business
– and even presented to the Board! I was also lucky
enough to have the chance to travel to our offices
in Germany.
Throughout the year, I was having conversations
about my interest in the graduate programme.
Thankfully, my manager was impressed with my
work, and this led to a recommendation and an
invitation to an assessment centre. When I found
out I’d got onto the programme, it was the best
day of my life!”
Proud to be clear assured
RIDI for training and development 2015
Benefits
Training & Development
It takes 9,400 people to make E.ON the business it
is. And we want every one of you to know just how
much we value your hard work. That’s why you’ll
get some of the best benefits around, with a
market-leading package that includes the following:
On top of this, we offer 20 flexible benefits as
part of our My Choice platform. By sacrificing a
small amount of your salary each month, you
could take home:
• 26 days’ holiday plus eight bank holidays
• Tax and NI savings on childcare costs of up to £78 each month
• Generous pension scheme (with 2 for 1
contributions from E.ON up to 18%)
• Private medical cover
• Car breakdown cover
• Share incentive plans
• Gym membership
• Retail discounts and cashback
• Retail discount vouchers or cards
• E
mployee Assistance Programme (a 24-hour
confidential advice and support service).
• Travel insurance
• Extra holiday – buy up to your normal working
week’s worth – or sell it for some extra cash
• P
eace of mind with life, personal accident,
travel or gadget insurance.
Join us and you’ll be able to pick and choose your
flexible benefits online.
Our search for innovation and improvement is
never-ending. And as we push the boundaries, you’ll
be doing the same. Your progress will be planned
from the start with a personal development plan.
Your line manager and mentor will help create it
and spot areas where you need to improve. This will
be your roadmap for your professional journey with
us. With all manner of workshops and on-the-job
training, you’ll be moving forwards – fast.
Wherever you join us, you’ll get the time and
funding to become a qualified professional.
Engineers will work towards Chartered status,
while Commercial graduates will complete a
professional qualification that is relevant to
their field: for example, CIPD, CIMA or APMP.
Your graduate scheme will take you through a
series of placements in different teams to give
you a solid grounding. In many cases, one
placement will be abroad to give you a wider,
international perspective.
After your graduate programme, there’ll be a whole
world open to you – with so much to inspire you
and drive you forward. With our scale and your
motivation, you can build the career you want.
Requirements
Degree subject
(minimum 2:1 expected)
Analytical
Marketing
Finance
HR
Customer
Operations
Leadership
IT &
Business
Change
Engineering
& Technology
Leadership
Programme
Marketing
Strategic
Business
Management
Any degree subject
Masters in engineering disciplines,
science, technology or maths
Any numerical degree subject
Accounting
Business Studies/Management
Business related degree with accounting
or finance modules
Computer Science/Software Engineering
Finance
Human Resources
Marketing/Business with
marketing modules
Information Technology/Business with
Information Technology modules
Psychology
Humber Gateway lies 8 kms off Britain’s
east coast near Yorkshire, in the North Sea.
With an installed power of 219 MW, the
wind farm can provide around 170,000
households with climate-friendly energy.
Awards
How to apply
It’s not just diversity: we strive for
excellence in everything we do. And
we have the awards to show for
it. From the way we recruit to job
satisfaction, we have been recognised
as an exceptional employer.
We’ve made our application and selection process as intuitive and fair as possible. Graduates seem
to appreciate it too. Last year, we won a Candidate Experience Award for how we treat our job
candidates – and the majority of the people who participated in the survey were graduates. 84%
of the respondents gave our application a four or five-star rating. The basic stages are as follows:
Online application
As part of the online application you’ll be asked a series of
situational judgement questions. We’ll want to know how you work
within a team, why our customers will think you’re great, and why
you’d like to take that next step with us.
Online ability tests
If we like what we see in your application, we’ll send you a link
to two 20-minute ability tests. These will test your numerical and
verbal reasoning.
Interview
If you’ve impressed us in the tests, we’ll call you for a telephone
or face-to-face interview, so we can get to know you better.
The Job Crowd Top 100 companies to work for
Selection event
Get ready to be put through your paces at your assessment
centre. It’ll give you a feel for what life’s like working with us.
The Guardian UK 300 companies to work for
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If you’re successful and it’s the last selection event for your
scheme, we’ll make an offer within a week of your selection event.
All candidates who attend the selection event are offered the opportunity
to get feedback. It’s only fair after all the hard work you’ve put in, we give
you constructive observations on how you performed and areas to focus on.
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To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to apply well in advance
of the closing date. Our schemes attract great interest and we begin
assessing candidates in our assessment centres in November. This means
we may have to close a scheme early if all the places are filled.
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