NATS is the UK’s leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year we handle 2.6 million flights and keep 250 million passengers safe whilst in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management (ATM) services to 15 airports in the UK as well as providing these services around the world spanning Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America.
We’re shaping the future of ATM through our focus on ‘advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe’ and believe that the size and diversity of our business makes us an exciting choice for undergraduates considering their future careers.
Our HR team helps colleagues across NATS perform at their best and supports the people decisions that help us deliver our business goals.
This two-year scheme will give you experience across different areas of HR. Depending on the work available during the programme, you could gain exposure to Reward, Talent Management, Business Partnering, and Organisation Design and Development. You’ll contribute to work within the team from the outset, with support and mentoring from experienced colleagues as you build your knowledge and skills.
The scheme will be based at our Head Office in Whiteley, Hampshire, with flexibility to work from home where the role allows.
You’ll work at the heart of our organisation alongside other graduates, placement students and experienced professionals. You’ll gain insight into our business while contributing to the work of our HR team.
Your graduate experience will help you apply what you’ve learned, explore different HR disciplines and develop practical skills with support from experienced colleagues. We’re committed to your personal and professional development throughout the scheme.
We’re looking for driven, proactive and committed individuals who are ready to embrace the challenging targets we’ve set ourselves over the next few years. One thing is clear: we can only achieve these targets through our people. We’ll be leading the way technically, operationally, commercially and politically, and you can help us shape the future.
You’ll need to have achieved a minimum 2:2 in a relevant degree within the last two years, or be on track to graduate in 2027. We’re looking for someone with an interest in HR and a willingness to keep learning.
You should be able to:
You can show your interest in HR through your studies, projects, work or other activities.
To be eligible to apply, you must have indefinite, unrestricted right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot consider candidates whose right to work is time-limited or dependent on visa sponsorship.
You must be able to obtain Security Clearance (SC Level).
If you apply and meet the minimum requirements for the scheme, you’ll be invited to complete online tests. Candidates who pass this stage may be invited to a virtual assessment centre.
Assessment centres will be held between 30 November and 11 December 2026.
The start date for the scheme is 6 September 2027.
NATS reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. If you are interested, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Towards the end of your scheme, you will complete an End of Scheme Board to assess your growth and development across the programme. Subject to successful completion of the scheme, individual performance and business requirements, there may be an opportunity for you to transition into a substantive role within your chosen area.
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