Sustainability Graduate Scheme - Tesco Ireland

Tesco; Dún Laoghaire; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Subsidised colleague restaurant

Mentoring and coaching

Job summary

The Sustainability Graduate Programme at Tesco Ireland offers two placements: Stretch and Core, designed to broaden sustainability knowledge and contribute to key priorities. You’ll work across Environmental Sustainability, Responsible Sourcing, ESG Reporting, and more to drive real improvements.

Over 18 months you’ll receive upskilling workshops, personal development sessions, store visits, mentoring, and networking with leaders, building a career that helps Tesco serve customers, communities

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability projects, analyse performance data, identify opportunities for improvement, and help deliver initiatives.

Job description

The Sustainability Graduate Programme includes two placements: Stretch Placement: A role outside your academic background that broadens your understanding of the wider business and develops new skills. Core Placement: A role aligned to your interests within Sustainability, allowing you to develop specialist knowledge and contribute to key sustainability priorities. Each placement is structured around clear objectives and measurable outcomes, giving you the opportunity to make a tangible impact while developing a broad understanding of sustainable business practices.

Throughout the programme, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of sustainability-focused areas, including:

• Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action
• Sustainable Packaging and Waste Reduction
• Responsible Sourcing and Supply Chain Sustainability
• Community and Social Impact Programmes
• Food Waste Reduction Initiatives
• Sustainable Operations and Resource Efficiency
• ESG Reporting and Performance Measurement
• Colleague and Customer Sustainability Engagement

You’ll work with teams across the business to support sustainability projects, analyse performance data, identify opportunities for improvement, and help deliver initiatives that support Tesco’s long-term sustainability commitments.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have developed a strong understanding of how sustainability is integrated into a large retail business, how responsible business practices create value for customers and communities, and how you can help deliver positive change that supports Tesco’s purpose of serving our customers, communities, and planet a little better every day.

Salary: €35,000 Programme start date: 6 September 2027

Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll take part in a structured 18-month development programme that includes:

• Upskilling workshops focused on sustainability, ESG, project management, and business strategy
• Personal development sessions to build your confidence, communication, and leadership skills
• Visits to stores, suppliers, and community initiatives to see sustainability in action
• Networking opportunities with graduates and leaders across the business
• Mentoring and coaching from experienced colleagues who are passionate about developing future talent

At Tesco, graduates are given meaningful responsibility from the start, supported by a strong network of colleagues who are invested in helping them succeed and grow. Our Sustainability Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who are passionate about creating a better future for people, communities, and the planet. If you’re motivated by environmental and social impact and want to help shape the future of sustainable retail, this programme will give you the opportunity to make a real difference while building a rewarding career.

Our core purpose, "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day" means we always keep customers at the heart of what we do, while also reflecting our responsibilities to the communities we serve and to society more broadly.

At Tesco, inclusion means that Everyone’s Welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect; by valuing individuality and uniqueness we create a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the heart of Tesco. It is embedded in our values: we treat people how they want to be treated. We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we are committed to helping them be at their best. Across the Tesco group we are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

Our office is based in Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin and Tesco has embraced hybrid working. We have open plan offices and informal breakout spaces so teams can collaborate together. We’ve a subsidised colleague restaurant for all breakfast, lunch and snack requirements. At the weekly “Team 5” update you’ll get to hear about exciting events happening across our stores and any important business updates. We have stunning views of Dublin Bay from our office and are ideally located next to public transport options and lots of handy amenities in the local area.