Graduates and Students

Human Resources Graduate Programme

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This two-year programme is designed for individuals who combine exceptional academic achievement (a minimum 2:1 Honours Degree and 300 UCAS points*) with strong interpersonal, business and communication skills, motivation and vision.

You will follow a formal development programme providing you with up to four rotational placements to enable you to develop a thorough understanding of the Human Resources (HR) function and the commercial experience of working in a HR Services Business. Gaining exposure to the following major fields of activity:

  • Resourcing
  • Remuneration & Benefits
  • Organisation Development
  • Learning & Development
  • HR Systems
  • Employee Relations

One of your placements will be spent working on a specific project contributing to the HR strategy of MBDA.

Additionally we will support you to achieve Graduate membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, through half-day release and full payment of course and exam fees.

We look for graduates who are business focused and capable of delivering and working as part of a large team whilst equally being able to work independently to develop HR solutions. You will join us with a strong knowledge of the purpose of the HR function and like the rest of our team, share a common belief that a professional HR service can make a real contribution to business efficiency and profitability.

It’s a challenging environment but the various elements included in your programme will help you to succeed.

    • Prior to joining you will be allocated a ’buddy’ who will provide you with informal advice and guidance.
    • On commencing employment you will attend a comprehensive 4-day induction event that explains the full scope of what we do, and allows you the opportunity to interact with your fellow new-starters.
    • Throughout the duration of your programme a trained Mentor will offer support and provide information about MBDA, helping you build your skills and plan your career development for the future.
    • Together with significant on-the-job training you will also undertake a range of personal development activities promoting teamwork, communication, presentation and leadership skills.
    • We offer competitive salaries with regular reviews, a pension scheme, a private health scheme, employee car scheme and flexible ways of working.

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* UCAS points are based upon 'A' level grades and are awarded as follows: A = 120 points; B = 100 points; C = 80 points; D = 60 points; E = 40 points.