Graduate Management Development Programme

Absolutely Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Absolutely Recruitment is offering a two-year entry-level Management Development Programme with NIKON UK. This program provides an excellent opportunity for enthusiastic graduates to acquire leadership experience through hands-on roles in Marketing, Sales, and Commercial Planning, along with comprehensive training and mentorship.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Dedicated personal mentor

Exposure to various functions and projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 degree or predicted.
• 7 GCSEs including Maths & English.
• 3 A Levels (grades B or above).

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in three different departments.
• Take on operational responsibilities from the outset.
• Participate in comprehensive in-house training from senior management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Education

2:1 degree or predicted

GCSEs (grades B or above)

A Levels (grades B or above)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Salary: £31,000 p.a. plus a generous benefits package and excellent long-term prospects in management.

We are representing NIKON UK, a branch of the Nikon Europe brand, which wishes to recruit well-qualified and enthusiastic future leaders for a graduate two-year entry-level Management Development Programme.

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to work across the business in three different departments—Marketing, Sales, and Commercial Planning—during their first two years. You will take on operational responsibilities from the outset, gaining hands-on experience and a broad range of skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad commercial experience within a prestigious, international brand. You will be exposed to various functions, projects, and people from the beginning.

In addition to practical departmental experience, you will receive comprehensive in-house training from senior management and a dedicated personal mentor committed to your development and success.

Person Specification

• Minimum 2:1 degree or predicted
• 7 GCSEs (grades B or above), including Maths & English
• 3 A Levels (grades B or above)
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and ambitious
• Self-starter eager to learn
• Positive, proactive attitude
• Proven ability to challenge the status quo and improve processes
• Creative problem solver
• Logical thinker with strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable with numbers and data analysis
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Personable, approachable, and able to build relationships with stakeholders
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills and high computer literacy
• Demonstrable leadership experience, including initiating or leading group activities
• Participation in extracurricular activities during education
• Work experience during university vacations
• Evidence of charity or volunteering efforts