Business Transformation & Strategy Graduate Programme

RWE AG; England; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the UK offers a Graduate Programme designed for a strategic business role, featuring international rotations and mentoring. Candidates must possess a degree, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative mindset. This role provides a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a global context.

Benefits

Competitive salary and annual bonus

Company pension and employee share scheme

25 annual leave days plus bank holidays

International rotations with relocation support

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Free on-site healthcare

Flexible benefits including retail discounts

Qualifications

• Degree in any discipline is required.
• Excellent communication and fluency in English are essential.
• IT proficiency and analytical skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Work in diverse areas such as project management and strategy.
• Participate in international rotations and mentoring.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Fluent English

IT proficiency

Analytical skills

Collaborative mindset

Commercial aptitude

Flexibility to travel

Education

Degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in any discipline

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a Graduate Programme with real impact and international opportunities? Join us at RWE and help shape the strategic backbone of our global operations. Our Business Transformation & Strategy Graduate Programme is designed to give you broad exposure to the functions that drive business growth and long-term success. Across four six-month rotations, you\'ll work in diverse areas such as:

• Project Management
• Strategy
• Communications & Events
• Business Transformation
• Sustainability
• Risk Management
• New Business Implementation
• Compliance
• Back Office Functions

Your journey will begin in Swindon, UK, with the opportunity to rotate to other locations such as London, Essen (Germany), Singapore, or the US (Chicago or Austin). After the programme, you\'ll be ready to take on a permanent role in one of our global locations and continue your career in corporate functions.

Development and mentoring

Our graduate programs have been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development, with the support you need to succeed. You\'ll be assigned a graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the business. We also offer a wide range of development opportunities, including networking events where you\'ll meet senior managers and board members. We are committed to developing our Early Careers cohort, encouraging their passion to grow, and helping to develop their skills with their future careers in mind. Our development journey is anchored around a strengths-based program designed specifically for graduates, giving you the chance to shape your own development and experience deeply personalized learning in immersive environments. All this is further complemented by instructor-led training. And after the program? The only way is up! Most of our graduates continue their careers with us long after their programs have finished. The skills you gain will provide the perfect springboard for your future career.

Benefits

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
• Company pension and discounted employee share scheme
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days
• Two paid annual volunteer days for a charity or initiative of your choice
• International rotations with financial support for relocation
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity support
• Free on-site healthcare and access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support for work, health, or life matters
• Access to modern offices, state-of-the-art IT and diverse employee networks
• Flexible benefits, including retail discounts

Qualifications and requirements

• A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in any discipline
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English
• IT proficiency
• A collaborative, curious mindset with a drive to find new solutions
• Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial spirit
• Analytical skills and the ability to learn quickly
• Flexibility and mobility to travel internationally
• Motivation to take on challenges, both independently and as part of a team

This programme is designed for those who want to shape the business from a strategic support perspective, not for those looking to return to operational areas.

About RWE Supply & Trading

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world\'s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the tight-knit around 2,200-strong team\'s drawn from over 90 countries, and operates Europe\'s largest and most advanced energy trading floor - trading a mix of electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances. They commercially optimise our power plants\' dispatch and take care of the renewables electricity sales, too. Tech-led and customer-focused, the teams agile mindset helps them respond and adapt intelligently to work that never stands still. Each day, there\'s a chance to grow as you create the financial foundations to invest in our green future. From well-established graduate programmes to success-related recognition - you\'ll experience a culture energised by trust, passion and performance.