Strategy & Planning Graduate

Zerto; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in the UK is looking for a Strategy & Planning Graduate to support business analysis and market research. This hybrid role involves working closely with cross-functional teams and developing statistical models. Candidates should have a bachelor's or master's degree scheduled for completion in 2026. The role offers mentorship and a competitive salary with great benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health and wellbeing benefits

Ongoing learning and development

Mentorship opportunities

Great work-life balance

Qualifications

• Completed a Bachelor's/Master's degree in 2026.
• Up to 12 months of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of research and project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support data and business analysis to develop business plans.
• Execute market research projects and gather intelligence.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support data collection.

Skills

Analytical thinker

Technical analysis skills

Data manipulation skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Planning skills

Education

Completed Bachelor's/Master's degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Strategy & Planning Graduate

Hybrid role with an expectation to work from an HPE office on average 2 days per week.

Overview

Who We Are: Hewlett Packard Enterprise is the global edge-to-cloud company advancing the way people live and work. We help companies connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications wherever they live, from edge to cloud, so they can turn insights into outcomes at the speed required to thrive in today’s complex world. Our culture values varied backgrounds, flexibility, and bold moves together as a force for good. If you are looking to stretch and grow your career, our culture will embrace you. Open up opportunities with HPE.

Job Description

Joining HPE in a Sales Strategy and Planning graduate role is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated, proactive individual to grow with us and help drive our continued global success. You’ll be part of our Graduate Program supporting the UKIMEA region, where you will define, manage, and evaluate business plans to ensure they are operationally executable against defined strategic objectives and develop data-driven analyses to optimise resources and ensure that business plans can be translated into financial value.

Location: Winnersh, UK

Start Date: Summer 2026

What you’ll do

During the graduate program, you will:

• Support data and business analysis to develop business plans.
• Support the development of statistical and financial models for forecasting and reporting.
• Measure business performance and compare actual data to forecasted values.
• Execute market research projects and gather intelligence on current industry, technology, and consumer trends.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support the data collection process.

What you’ll need

• Completed Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in 2026 with a focus in business, management, marketing, economics or related field
• Up to 12 months of relevant experience
• Knowledge of research and project management methodologies
• Analytical thinker with technical analysis and data manipulation skills
• Highly proficient in Excel, Power BI, statistical analysis and financial modelling
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and planning skills

What we’d prefer you bring

• The drive to seek out what’s next and to deliver exceptional results
• Experience or a proven interest in sales and a passion for technology
• The desire to embrace new ideas and fresh thinking and seek ideas different than your own
• Experience as an active leader on campus who strives to make a positive impact on the world
• Comfort with hybrid (virtual and face-to-face) environment
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills and the ability to ask smart questions

What you can expect from us

• Initial extensive onboarding to support you with adjusting into the role
• Ongoing learning and development throughout the duration of the program
• Mentorship from at least one senior team member and opportunities for international collaboration
• Competitive salary and great benefits
• Great work-life balance including hybrid working and Wellness Fridays

Additional Skills: Accountability, Active Learning, Active Listening, Bias, Business Decisions, Business Development, Business Metrics, Business Performance, Business Strategies, Calendar Management, Coaching, Computer Literacy, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Design Thinking, Empathy, Follow-Through, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, Leadership, Long Term Planning, Managing Ambiguity, Personal Initiative

What We Can Offer You

• Health & Wellbeing: We provide a comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing.
• Personal & Professional Development: We invest in your career with programs to help you reach your goals and grow across divisions.
• Unconditional Inclusion: We are unconditionally inclusive, value varied backgrounds, offer flexibility, and strive to innovate together.

Equality and Inclusion

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, or any other protected category. All decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive global team. Equal Employment Opportunity information can be found here: Equal Employment Opportunity.