Job description
Join our one-year programme and discover the digital, data and technology services that make a real difference at National Highways, from big projects to everyday operations.
What you’ll be doing
If you’re interested in a digital or IT-based career, our one-year programme gives you the opportunity to discover the digital, data and technology services that support our everyday operations and shape the roads of the future.
Digital Services is also home to our Digital Lab, where we develop and roll out our new data and digital solutions that innovate and improve our roads network.
Depending on your placement, you’ll work alongside Digital Services specialists on exciting projects and key services, which could be related to:
- Cybersecurity and managing risks to our systems
- Enterprise technology and systems managing around £5 billion in payments every year and supporting key business functions such as HR
- Business Partnering
- Our network of traffic technology, helping millions of road users get to where they need to be safely and reliably
You’ll gain valuable experience whilst supporting the key digital and IT services that help us to connect the country.
What you’ll get in return
A placement at National Highways gives you a taste of life in a large, evolving organization, developing valuable skills and experience that will boost your graduate career prospects.
With our support, you’ll enjoy the chance to own your development to get the best out of your time on the programme. All our placements offer:
- Real-world on-the-job experience in many different aspects of your business area
- A dedicated line manager and mentoring from experienced colleagues to provide encouragement, direction and career planning support
- Development opportunities to help you move towards your career aspirations
- Flexible working arrangements
- Peer networking and support through our Early Talent community
As well as a competitive salary and plenty of career development support, you’ll also enjoy a fantastic employee benefits package which includes holiday allowance, access to health and wellbeing schemes and exclusive discounts on shopping, leisure, eating out and more.
What we are looking for
If you have the passion and dedication to succeed, you’ll be a great match for our programme. To be successful, you’ll have:
- An enthusiastic, collaborative approach to working with others
- The ability to communicate in different formats with a variety of stakeholders
- Excellent co-ordination skills
- The ability to plan and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
- A focus on quality and integrity in everything you do
- Currently studying in your second year of an undergraduate degree in a digital, IT, business, maths, engineering or sciences subject area
- To be eligible for a placement, you must be available to attend the 2-day induction, 30th June – 1st July.
Due to the salary level of this role, we cannot offer sponsorship for the position for individuals that don't have the Right to Work in the UK. Successful candidates will require Right to Work for the duration of the programme.
Accepted degree subjects
- business and management studies
- computer sciences and information technology
Additional job details
- Location
- Bedford
- Birmingham
- Bristol
- Salary
- £22,500
How to apply
Assessment centres will take place in January and February.
All offers for our internships are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks, including Right to Work, reference, and DBS criminal record checks.
Don’t miss out – submit your application early as we may close applications before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of interest.
Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 15 November 2024
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Closing date: 15 November 2024