Business Operations Management Graduate Programme
// Role Summary
Launch your career in business operations with this comprehensive two-year graduate programme, gaining diverse experience across strategic initiatives, project management, finance, and more.
// Key Responsibilities
- Gain experience in business development, finance, procurement, HR, and commercial operations.
- Receive structured support, mentorship, and expert-led masterclasses.
- Transition into a permanent role with clear career progression pathways.
- Benefit from a competitive salary, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive wellbeing support.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain BPSS security clearance.
// Role Specification
About the Programme
Embark on our Business Operations Management Graduate Programme and discover how we coordinate and collaborate across multiple markets, locations, and clients. This programme offers a unique opportunity to gain experience in a variety of critical business functions.
What You'll Do
You will gain hands-on experience in areas such as developing strategic initiatives, securing new business, managing projects, analysing contracts, supporting financial systems, and working with suppliers. You will learn to tackle complex challenges, break them down into actionable steps, and ensure projects run smoothly and on time. By the end of the programme, you will possess the skills, confidence, and insights to make a significant impact within our organisation and build a strong foundation for a successful career in business operations.
Programme Structure
Over two years, you'll rotate through various business areas including:
- Business Development
- Bidding and Strategic Initiatives
- Finance
- Procurement
- HR
- Commercial Operations
- Leadership and Management
In each placement, you will be an integral part of the team, taking ownership of meaningful tasks and contributing directly to our mission of creating a safe and secure world.
Development and Support
From day one, you will receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship. You'll join our Graduate Development Programme, which includes expert-led masterclasses covering essential skills like communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
Career Progression
Upon successful completion of the programme, you will transition into a permanent role within Business Operations, ready to take on increased responsibility and lead important projects. Your development will continue with support for growth into more senior roles, guided by the Babcock Role Framework, which outlines clear career pathways, development opportunities, and the tools you need to achieve your career goals.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, wellbeing, and life outside of work. Benefits include:
- A minimum starting salary of £35,000 (dependent on location, role, and qualifications)
- A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous pension and employee share schemes
- Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme and discounts
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks
You'll also have opportunities for STEM outreach and volunteering.
What You Need to Apply
You should have achieved, or be on track to achieve, an (Hons) undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) security clearance. Nationality, citizenship, or residency may impact eligibility due to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions.
Location
This programme is based in Rosyth, Scotland. Our Rosyth facility is a key site for advanced manufacturing and repair of naval and commercial marine assets. This role requires on-site attendance, so you must be able to reliably commute to the site by your start date. Consider this when applying, as you will continue your career in the same location post-programme.