British Beer and Pub Association Graduate Scheme

McMullens; Hertford; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brewery and pub company is offering a graduate scheme starting in September 2026, aimed at final year undergraduates and recent graduates. The two-year full-time program includes on-the-job experience and training across various departments. With a competitive salary of circa £30,000 and 25 days holiday, this scheme provides a unique insight into the brewing and hospitality industry. Candidates with experience in people-facing roles are encouraged to apply. Closing date for applications is January 11, 2026.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Car allowance

Technical skills training

Qualifications

• No specific degree discipline required.
• Final year undergraduates and recent graduates can apply.
• Experience in hospitality or retail is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year graduate development program.
• Rotate around different departments to develop skills.
• Engage in technical skills training, seminars, and workshops.

Skills

Experience in hospitality

People-facing job experience

Education

Degree or final year undergraduate

Job description

British Beer and Pub Association Graduate Scheme

McMullens

Hertford•Salary of circa £30,00 plus car allowance. •Full time•Temporary

The British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA) Academy is a two-year pubs and brewing industry graduate development programme consisting of four separate six-month modules delivered by some of the UK’s leading operators of breweries, pubs, and restaurants, providing graduates with a wide range of experience within this fast-paced, innovative and dynamic industry.

McMullen's are partnering with Admiral Taverns in Chester and Everards in Leicestershire to provide 8 months within each company - offering a unique insight into all three businesses.

Each module includes on-the-job work experience, technical skills and training, development workshops, seminars, and a formal review session. Graduates will rotate around the company's departments to develop their skills. Areas within the modules can include brewing, operations, finance, people management, marketing and sustainability.

The graduate scheme has been developed by the British Beer and Pub Association and is offered by a number of national and regional brewers and pub companies. Participating companies include : Molson Coors Brewing Company UK, Greene King, Star Pubs, Admiral Taverns, McMullen, Everards, Hall & Woodhouse, Adnams, Timothy Taylor’s Brewery, Robinsons Brewery & Pubs, Daniels Thwaites, and St. Austell Brewery. Graduates will be able to specify their company preference.

The full‑time two‑year programme will commence in September 2026. Applications are welcomed from final‑year undergraduates, graduates within the last two years and degree apprentices. No specific degree discipline or final grade is required. Experience in hospitality, retail or other people‑facing jobs is advantageous but not mandatory.

Successful candidates will be offered a two‑year fixed‑term contract, a competitive salary (circa £30,000), 25 days holiday, plus benefits.

Please note that sponsorship of overseas applicants is not available.

Closing date for applications : Sunday 11 January 2026 . Final interviews and assessment centres will take place during February and March 2026.

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