Our graduate placement programme
Our graduate placement programme can offer you an opportunity to work on a 3–12 month project with an established business or social enterprise.
Organisations of all sizes participate and you receive a minimum salary of £14,000 per year (pro rata) whilst on your placement. A supplement of £1,500 per year will be included to placements based in the Highlands and Islands. Participating businesses are dynamic, growth-oriented and located across Scotland, within the private and voluntary sectors.
Projects can cross a range of disciplines including:
- New product design and development
- New process development and implementation
- Strategic marketing
- Target marketing and market research
- Exporting and increased international participation
- Effective use of ICT and e-business to improve business performance
You will also receive between two and five days residential training, specifically designed to develop additional innovation and business skills.
Am I eligible?
The programme is open to all graduates who:
- Have graduated at degree or postgraduate level from a higher education institution within the past two years
- Have up-to-date visa documentation if required
- Have no more than one year’s relevant (graduate level) work experience
- Have good English language skills appropriate to a business environment
If you meet these criteria and have the skills for the job, you can apply.
View current graduate placement vacancies