Information Technology Graduate Programme

Babcock International Group; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension and employee share schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Babcock International Group invites applications for its Information Technology Graduate Programme. The two-year scheme offers placements across UK hubs including Lakeside near Portsmouth, with hybrid working arrangements and rotation through Strategy, Development, PMO, and IT Services.

You will build practical IT experience, work on real projects, and explore areas from data to cybersecurity. Upon completion, you may move into substantive IT roles within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in Business or STEM.
• Security clearance (BPSS) and SC may be required for programme eligibility.
• Hybrid working on most placements across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through core IT areas, gaining broad exposure and practical experience across the organisation.
• Contribute to IT projects, dashboards, data apps, and predictive analytics.
• Support governance across the portfolio and collaboration with IT teams.

Education

Honours degree in Business or STEM

Tools

SAP

IFS

Job description

Programme title: Information Technology Graduate Programme

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

Location: We offer placements in a variety of locations across the UK. Lakeside near Portsmouth is our IT Headquarters, but you can work from any of our hubs including Plymouth, Rosyth, Bristol, Southampton and Leicester.

Application closing date: 20 October 2026

Programme start date: September 2027

Role ID: 74608

What will you do on the programme?

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.

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.

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.

What’s waiting for you after the programme?

Upon successful completion of the programme, you’ll be considered for a substantive role within our IT function. You’ll be ready to build on everything you’ve learned and play a key role in supporting the digital backbone of a business that delivers critical services across Marine, Land, Aviation and Nuclear sectors. The work you do will support innovation, drive efficiency and contribute directly to national security.

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, a (Hons) degree in Business or a STEM-related 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 Information Technology programme for September 2027 are available in Corporate Services.

Our IT graduates are based across the UK. Lakeside near Portsmouth is our IT headquarters, but you can start your journey from any of our main hubs including Plymouth, Rosyth, Bristol, Southampton and Leicester.

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.

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.