Business Operations Management Graduate Programme

weServed; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident Employer

Flexible working

Job summary

Babcock invites you to join the Business Operations Management Graduate Programme in Bristol. Over two years, you will rotate across business areas such as development, finance, procurement, HR, and operations, gaining hands-on experience on real projects and learning how strategic initiatives are delivered.

You will receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship, including expert-led masterclasses on communication and resilience, with a clear path to permanent roles

Qualifications

• Coordination and collaboration are essential on the programme.
• You’ll gain experience across a variety of business areas and learn to break down complex challenges into actionable steps.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience across business areas including developing strategic initiatives and securing new business.
• Manage projects, analyse contracts, and support financial systems.
• Work with suppliers to deliver results and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Break down complex challenges into clear, actionable steps to keep projects on track.

Skills

Coordination

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate or postgraduate degree (any subject)

Job description

Business Operations Management Graduate Programme

Programme title: Business Operations Management Graduate Programme

Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications.

Location: Bristol Hub – Ashton House and Babcock Technology Centre

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Role ID: 74504

What will you do on the programme?

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.

How is the programme structured?

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.

How do we develop and support you?

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.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

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.

What rewards and benefits will you get?

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:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks.

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

What do you need to apply?

• You'll need to have achieved, or be on track to achieve, an (Hons) undergraduate or postgraduate degree in any subject.
• Many of our programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve and maintain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) security clearance. For further details, visit GOV.UK and search ‘United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels’.

Where will you be based?

Places on our Business Operations Management programme for September 2027 are available in our Mission Technologies business in 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.

Agile working is supported, but you’ll be expected to work on-site multiple times a week.

Application process and important information

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.