Graduate Management Trainee

Ideagen; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company is seeking graduates for their Graduate Management Programme in Nottingham. This hands-on program involves rotating between business areas and engaging in real projects to develop leadership skills. Successful candidates will have a 2:1 degree and strong communication skills, with a starting salary of £30,000. This role offers a hybrid working pattern and excellent professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate with a 2:1 or above in any discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Excellent organization and multitasking abilities needed.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through three business areas for hands-on experience.
• Participate in live business challenges and projects.
• Work closely with senior leaders for career support.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Excellent organization

Proactive mindset

Adaptability

Resilience

Analytical thinking

Education

Graduate with 2:1 or above in any discipline

Job description

Overview

Role Purpose

Location - Head Office, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire

Level - Support Role

Working Pattern - Hybrid (three days a week in the head office)

Benefits - Benefits at Ideagen

Salary - 30k

Assessment centre - 18th Feb 2026

Start date - 1st September 2026

Ready to shape the future of a fast growing software business? Our Graduate Management Programme is your gateway to a dynamic, fast-paced career where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build strategic insight, and grow into a confident leader. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real projects across multiple departments, working alongside senior leaders and cross-functional teams. This is more than a graduate role — it’s a launchpad for those who want to make an impact, challenge the status quo, and lead with purpose.

Responsibilities

• Rotational experience: Rotate through three business areas of your choice for 3.5 months each, then specialise in one for your second year to build deep expertise and leadership potential.
• Hands-on projects: Contribute to live business challenges — from speaking with potential customers, to delivering finance projects that save thousands, to implementing AI solutions that shape the future of our business.
• Leadership exposure: Work closely with senior leaders and mentors who will support your growth and help shape your career direction.
• Professional development: Gain commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills in a high-growth SaaS environment backed by private equity.
• Formal learning: Access a blended learning and development programme combining internal and external trainers on SaaS, commercial strategy, and leadership. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue further qualifications — many of our graduates go on to complete Masters degrees, accountancy qualifications, or specialist training to become experts in their field.
• Networking opportunities: Attend offsites, conferences, and industry events where you’ll meet and learn from leading experts.
• Skill-building: Participate in leadership development workshops, diversity and inclusion programmes, and tailored training sessions to strengthen your influence, communication, and problem-solving skills.

At Ideagen, you won’t just be watching from the sidelines — you’ll be making a real difference. In your first year alone, you could be influencing customer engagement, driving process improvements, creating impactful training for our teams, or presenting solutions directly to our chiefs.

Skills And Experience

• We’re looking for graduates with a 2:1 or above in any discipline, who are eager to grow in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
• Strong communication skills - written and verbal
• Excellent organisation and multitasking abilities
• A proactive mindset and hunger to learn
• Adaptability in fast-moving environment
• Resilience and problem solving skills
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail
• A genuine interest in business, leadership and making a difference

About Ideagen

Ideagen is the invisible force behind many things we rely on every day - from keeping airplanes soaring in the sky, to ensuring the food on our tables is safe, to helping doctors and nurses care for the sick. So, when you think of Ideagen, think of it as the silent teammate that\'s always working behind the scenes to help those people who make our lives safer and better. Everyday millions of people are kept safe using Ideagen software. We have offices all over the world including America, Australia, Malaysia and India with people doing lots of different and exciting jobs.

We’re building a future-ready team, and AI is part of how we work smarter. If you\'re curious, adaptable and open to using AI to improve how you work, you’ll thrive at Ideagen!

What is next?

If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.

To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at [e-mail]. All matters will be treated with strict confidence.

At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!

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