Information Technology Graduate Programme

Babcock International; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and engineering company in Plymouth is seeking candidates for their IT Graduate Programme. This two-year programme offers hands-on experience in multiple IT disciplines such as cybersecurity, data analysis, and project management. You will join a dynamic team, receive mentorship, and enjoy hybrid working options with a competitive salary starting at £35,000. Ideal for recent graduates looking to kick-start their IT careers.

Benefits

Minimum of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension and employee share schemes

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

Wellbeing support services

STEM outreach activities

Qualifications

• Degree in IT or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Engage in various IT placements to gain practical experience.
• Support systems and services for operational effectiveness.
• Participate in IT strategy discussions and project delivery.

Skills

Data analysis

Cybersecurity knowledge

Project management

AI understanding

Resilience

Education

Relevant IT Degree

Job description

Overview

Ready to kick-start your IT career? Join our IT Graduate Programme and become part of the team that powers our global operations. You'll gain practical experience across a wide range of IT disciplines, working on real projects that make a difference. From day one, you'll be involved in shaping our digital future, supporting the systems and services that underpin our business. Depending on your interests and placements, you could explore areas such as data, enterprise systems, AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or strategic transformation. You might help shape our IT strategy or support smarter decision-making by building dashboards, data apps, and enabling predictive analytics. Your work may involve maintaining critical systems like SAP and IFS, enhancing cyber resilience through threat detection and risk management, or evolving infrastructure to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing environments across cloud, connectivity, and operational platforms. In Business Relationship Management or the Project Management Office, you could help translate business needs into IT solutions, coordinate project delivery, and support governance across the portfolio. This is your opportunity to gain exposure to different areas of IT, develop your skills, and discover where your strengths and passions lie.

Programme structure

How is the programme structured? The programme runs for two years and is built around a series of structured placements. In your first year, you\'ll rotate through core areas of the IT function including Strategy and Architecture, Development, Project Management, Business Relationship Management, the Transformation Office, and IT Services. These areas are the backbone of how we deliver value, drive innovation, and support the business. Each placement is designed to give you broad exposure and practical experience across the organisation. You\'ll also be invited to drop-in sessions to explore other IT functions, helping you shape your second-year focus. In year two, you\'ll dive deeper into specialist areas aligned to your interests and career goals, taking on more responsibility and contributing to strategic projects. Every placement is designed to support your development, helping you grow professionally as you take the first steps in your IT career.

Development and support

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. Our Emerging Talent team and the IT Graduate Steering Group will provide regular reviews and ongoing encouragement to help you stay on track and make the most of every opportunity.

Location, working pattern and eligibility

We offer hybrid working on most placements, with a mix of remote and on-site work depending on the team and project. There may also be some occasional travel to other Babcock sites, giving you even more insight into how we work together across the business. We know that flexibility matters. That\'s why we\'re happy to talk about alternative working patterns during the recruitment process and support you in finding the balance that works for you.

Many of our graduate 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 Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.

Salary and benefits

Salary: Minimum £35,000. Salary is dependent on location, role and qualifications. In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you\'ll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
• 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