British Sugar - Business Graduate Scheme

As the UK's leading supplier of sugar, we built our first sugar factory at Cantley in Norfolk back in 1912. And that factory is still producing sugar to this day.

Since then, we've seen and introduced our fair share of innovations, from being one of the original manufacturers to add bar codes to packaging, to being the first UK food manufacturer to gain accreditation in quality management system BS5750, the forerunner of ISO9000.

We've also taken the hot water and CO2 that result from our sugar manufacturing process and used them to become the largest producer of salad tomatoes in the country. In addition we are the UK's largest supplier of quality Topsoil products to the landscape and amenity industries and make animal feed as another co-product. We are the first manufacturer of bioethanol in the UK and, thanks to our state-of-the-art gas turbines, sell power we produce back to the National Grid.

It's an eco-conscious operation - and it will teach you a great deal about manufacturing in a very short time.

You'd better feel ready for responsibility. There's no shortage of it here. On the Operations scheme you could find yourself in charge of an entire shift, their performance and safety, and all within 18 months. On the HR, Agriculture, Finance or IT schemes, you'll be making an enormously diverse, 365-day operation run even more efficiently. At the end of it, we expect you'll be equipped for a senior role.

Business Graduate Scheme

Our Head Office in Peterborough houses a range of functions that provide critical support to our dynamic and diverse business - everything from Sales & Marketing, Purchasing, Product and Supply Chain.

You will build a unique portfolio of skills by rotating around our teams to gain an understanding of our business, our customers and the way in which we operate.

You will be tackling 'live' business issues and taking on a high level of responsibility from the outset, gaining significant on-the-job experience. All of this activity will be complemented by ongoing training at our Development Centre.

On successful completion of the scheme you will be appointed into a junior management role in one of our business areas. Where you are placed will be based on both business need and your personal strengths demonstrated through the 2 year scheme.

Attributes
You will need an analytical and enquiring mind together with a fast paced delivery. In addition a positive approach coupled with great interpersonal and communication skills together with a talent for influencing those around you. You'll be a logical thinker who enjoys working through problems and coming up with new ways of solving them. Of course, in such a challenging environment you'll need the energy, tenacity and drive to stand out from the crowd. Apart from that, we look for people who are keen to learn and can work well in a team.

• Enquiring mind
• Interpersonal skills
• Influencing
• Confidence
• Tenacity and drive
• Desire to challenge
• Innovative
• Problem solving
• Listening
• Requirements

Talent, drive and a real hunger for rapid advancement won't actually be enough. You will also need at least a 2:1 and a proven track record of taking significant responsibility and clear evidence that you can handle hard work.

Training & Development
Your training and development needs are paramount to your success and to ensure you are equipped to deal with the responsibilities that will be placed on you throughout the scheme and beyond. As your personal development is key to ensure you develop the skills, knowledge and behaviour required, you will also have a support network around you to help guide you.

• Mentors - senior people who will provide you with an invaluable insight into the business and what it takes to be successful
• Buddies - normally ex-graduates who have completed the scheme will provide support through sharing their experiences

Benefits
The benefits of a career with British Sugar are an appealing mix of the professional and the financial:

• c.£23,000, reviewed every six months
• Assisted relocation
• Formal and informal mentoring schemes
• Commercial Training
• Opportunities for cross-functional moves
• 21 days' holiday rising to 26 days after one year of service, plus 8 statutory days
• Contributory pension scheme
• Other flexible benefits
• Early involvement in key projects

Apply

Please apply online via the application lik below.