Future Leaders Graduate Programme

Ready to take the lead and drive your career?

 

We don’t just run trains – we connect communities, create opportunities, and push boundaries. With over 2,500 daily services, you’ll have a front-row seat to projects that improve passenger experiences, enhance efficiency, and support sustainability goals.

 

What’s in store for you?

Over 24 months, you’ll dive deep into the world of rail through hands-on experience, mentorship, and strategic projects that will develop your leadership potential and industry knowledge.

 

Your journey will include:

Getting into the Action: Rotations across key areas like Stations, Control, and Traincrew to build a solid understanding of operations.
Customer & Commercial Insight: Learn how we put passengers first with Customer Experience, Digital Marketing, and Commercial Strategy.
Big-Picture Thinking: Work on Finance, Stakeholder Engagement, and Project Delivery to see how it all fits together.
Leadership Development: Hone your skills with targeted training to prepare you for the challenges ahead.

 

What we’re looking for:

We’re looking for curious, ambitious, and forward-thinking soon to be or recently graduates ready to take the lead and make a difference.

 

You’ll need:

Due to complete or recently completed your undergraduate bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a strong academic track record.
A passion for leadership, problem-solving, and driving innovation.
Sharp analytical skills and a keen eye for detail.
Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
A proactive mindset with the confidence to embrace challenges head-on.

 

What’s in it for you?

We don’t just value our people—we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

Career Growth: Mentoring, training, and real opportunities to progress.
Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
Family-Friendly Support: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
Perks & Wellbeing: Retail discounts, support services, and much more.

 

You can find out more on our benefits page here.

 

Building an inclusive work environment;

We’re actively building diverse teams, and we encourage applications from everyone. Our recruitment team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need.

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