Our projects span multiple markets, locations and clients, so coordination and collaboration are essential. On our Business Operations Management Graduate Programme, you’ll discover exactly how we make it all happen.
You’ll gain experience across a variety of business areas, from developing strategic initiatives and securing new business to managing projects, analysing contracts, supporting financial systems, or working with suppliers to deliver results. Along the way, you’ll learn to break down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps, keeping projects on track and running smoothly.
By the end of the programme, you’ll have the skills, confidence, and insights to make a real difference across our organisation – and a strong foundation for a rewarding career in business operations.
Over two years, you’ll gain experience across a variety of business areas, including business development, bidding and strategic initiatives, finance, procurement, HR, commercial operations, leadership, and management.
In every placement, you’ll be an integral part of the team, taking ownership of meaningful tasks and directly contributing to creating a safe and secure world.
From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond.
You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing.
Upon completing the programme, you'll transition into a permanent role within Business Operations, ready to take on greater responsibility and lead on projects that matter.
From there, your development doesn’t stop. We’ll support you as you grow into more senior roles and take on greater responsibility. Through the Babcock Role Framework, you’ll have a clear view of how your career can progress, with mapped-out pathways, development opportunities and the tools you need to get wherever you want to go.
We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too.
In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:
You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.
See below to find out more about the areas of our business that are offering places on our Business Operations Management programme for September 2027.
To get the most from the programme, you will be expected to attend your base location in person for up to five days per week. Regular on-site attendance will help you learn from experienced colleagues, build professional networks, and benefit from day-to-day mentoring and guidance.
When you successfully complete the programme, you will continue in the business area and location you started; therefore, it is important to consider this when applying.
Land
Our Land sector employs close to 6,000 skilled personnel who deliver complex and critical services to civil and military organisations worldwide. This includes the fleet management and maintenance of equipment for the British Army, London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police; training for submariners, pilots, engineers, army personnel, drivers, operators, maintainers, police officers and firefighters; the manufacturing of over 1,000 armoured vehicles; and playing a key role in decarbonising the railway and delivering national critical rail infrastructure.
While we have locations across the UK, graduates tend to be based in Bristol, London, Holyhead, Walsall and Gloucester. We ask that you are ready and willing to relocate to other sites throughout your programme.
Mission Technologies – Bristol
Babcock’s Mission Technologies business designs and delivers complex solutions for our customers, and in areas such as High Frequency Communications we are world leaders. Our circa 2,000 employees are involved in everything from maintaining satellites in space as part of our Skynet contract, to electronic warfare and technology solutions, as well as services in and around disruptive technologies.
Your home base will be Bristol, but some of your placements may be at other Babcock locations.
Marine/Nuclear – HM Naval Base Clyde
Babcock’s HM Naval Base Clyde operation provides highly specialist engineering support services, including the management of critical infrastructure and nuclear facilities. We also deliver operational maintenance, upgrades and repairs to support Royal Navy vessels, including the Vanguard and Astute-Class nuclear submarines based in Scotland.
Your home base will be HM Naval Base Clyde, however, some of your placements may be at other locations.
Marine – Rosyth
At the heart of our Marine business is our 320-acre Rosyth facility, which is home to one of the largest and most modern waterside advanced manufacturing and repair facilities in the UK. At Rosyth, we specialise in the design, build and through-life support of complex naval and commercial marine assets – developing innovative solutions for our customers’ projects with our integrated approach.
Your home base will be our Rosyth facility, however, some of your placements may be at other locations.
Applications are reviewed in the order they are received, and if there’s a high level of interest in this programme, we may close applications earlier than advertised. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.
Please apply to one programme only. If we receive more than one application from you, we’ll assess the first one submitted. If your chosen programme becomes oversubscribed, we may contact you to discuss other programmes you could be eligible for.
We're a Disability Confident Employer. If you require additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply. Our team will contact you after receiving your application to discuss your requirements and the support available.
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone’s free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working – please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.
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