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GRADUATES AT JLR

Our growing community of exceptional graduates have one thing that connects them – every day they’re moving a step closer to who they can become.

Our graduate programme at JLR gives you access to some of the most forward-thinking industry experts, networking opportunities and industry insight. Once here, you’ll be able to experience different roles and departments that spark interest, inspire action and ignite enthusiasm.

From pushing your creative or strategic thinking right through to developing your leadership skills, or even supporting crucial business projects, by the time you finish the programme, you’ll become a rounded professional and play a vital part in shaping the future of JLR.

We’ll support your growth, enabling you to achieve and even exceed your potential. Join us and start building an exceptional career you can be proud of.

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PROGRAMMES

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Creative (Design) Graduate

Exceptional design is never just about looks. It’s about how people feel. With our acceleration towards modern luxury and breath-taking designs of the future, we empower our Creative graduates with the tools and knowledge they need to ignite their careers and move themselves and our business forward. You could be the innovative pioneer that we are looking for, embracing modernist design philosophy to authentically build desirability and emotional engagement for our brands.
Duration icon Duration: 2 years
Applications icon Applications: TBC
Salary icon Salary: £32,000 with a £2,000 joining bonus, rising to £39,000 on completion of the programme
Start date icon Start date: September 2025
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Engineering Graduate

Software. Electronics and Complex Integration Systems. Hardware and Mechatronics. Future Propulsion Systems. Whichever programme you choose, you’ll deliver exceptional projects featuring advanced technology. Our engineering graduates don’t just define modern luxury design they re-define the sustainable future of our industry. We invest in them with an ever-evolving range of training and technology, wrapped up in a collaborative approach to developing skills and knowledge while enabling you to work with industry experts. Arrive curious. Discover opportunity.
Duration icon Duration: 2 years
Applications icon Applications: 15 October - 15 November 2024*
Salary icon Salary: £32,000 with a £2,000 joining bonus, rising to £39,000 on completion of the programme
Start date icon Start date: September 2025
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Industrial Operations (Manufacturing Engineering / Supply Chain & Logistics / Procurement) Graduate

Our Industrial Operations schemes provide a platform for people who are passionate about delivering the next generation of sustainable luxury cars and everything that goes into them. Focusing on quality, cost delivery, innovation and sustainability our people are change-makers and pioneers. People that seek learning and opportunity. They understand our heritage but think beyond the challenges of today to build the cars of tomorrow. So, if you’re ambitious, innovative and determined, and ready to drive us forward, your future is here.
Duration icon Duration: 2 years
Applications icon Applications: 15 October - 15 November 2024*
Salary icon Salary: £32,000 with a £2,000 joining bonus, rising to £39,000 on completion of the programme
Start date icon Start date: September 2025
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Business Strategy Graduate

We are reimagining the future of modern automotive luxury through innovative design for our iconic British brands, including Range Rover, Defender, Discovery and Jaguar. To deliver our Reimagine strategy, we need to enhance our already impressive organisational capabilities – and that’s where you come in. Arriving with questions and pursuing the answers, you’ll help us meet global sustainability targets and lead our business development. Experience a range of rotations and become a rounded professional ready to create, inspire and influence major strategic decisions across our enterprise strategy.
Duration icon Duration: 2 years
Applications icon Applications: 15 October - 22 October 2024*
Salary icon Salary: £32,000 with a £2,000 joining bonus, rising to £39,000 on completion of the programme.
Start date icon Start date: September 2025
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Commercial Graduate

Our Commercial team is constantly evolving to ensure we continue to offer modern luxury brands that attract and retain customers in a fast-changing digital world. As a Commercial Graduate, you’re challenged to influence next-generation innovation and modern luxury. You’ll deliver the exceptional with passion and purpose. You’ll focus on creativity and develop your commercial focus. All whilst building a network to empower a progressive career.
Duration icon Duration: 2 years
Applications icon Applications: TBC
Salary icon Salary: £32,000 with a £2,000 joining bonus, rising to £39,000 on completion of the programme
Start date icon Start date: September 2025
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Data Analytics (Cross Functional) Graduate

Digitalisation and data are ever-growing areas of focus for JLR, inspiring customer propositions, maintaining our lead, and delivering the cars of the future. It’s in this space that we create our ability to innovatively apply technology and stay ahead of the curve. And we do so with precision, creativity and passion.
Duration icon Duration: 2 years
Applications icon Applications: 15 October - 5 November 2024*
Salary icon Salary: £32,000 with a £2,000 joining bonus, rising to £39,000 on completion of the programme.
Start date icon Start date: September 2025
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Programme Management Graduate

The anchor to everything we do is modern luxury. But, what does that really mean? It’s about bringing emotionally enriching experiences to life for our customers, all while creating unparalleled connections with our iconic brands. It takes precision, clarity and quality at every stage. On our Programme Management programme, you can see and experience this for yourself, develop career-defining skills and receive the support and learning opportunities to become nothing short of exceptional.
Duration icon Duration: 2 years
Applications icon Applications: 15 October - 5 November 2024*
Salary icon Salary: £32,000 with a £2,000 joining bonus, rising to £39,000 on completion of the programme
Start date icon Start date: September 2025
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People (Human Resources or Health, Safety and Wellbeing) Graduate

Our creative, innovative and focused people are the heart of our business. We’re passionate about them through all stages of work and life. We’re driving an ambitious people transformation agenda that reflects how fast we’re evolving as a business. The exciting future of modern luxury vehicles will be powered by our next generation of talent. Could you be at the centre of this transformation?
Duration icon Duration: 2 years
Applications icon Applications: TBC
Salary icon Salary: £32,000 with a £2,000 joining bonus, rising to £39,000 on completion of the programme
Start date icon Start date: September 2025
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REWARDS AND BENEFITS

A professionally fulfilling and exciting role isn’t the only thing you’ll find rewarding here. We’ll support and look after you with a brilliant range of benefits designed to reward and recognise your growth and performance. See a sample of these benefits below:

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Gain Industry Experience

Benefit from structured learning and support across your programme. Gain experience and develop the skills that will help you complete your studies and accelerate your future career.

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Mentoring and Coaching

Learn from the best. Work in a collaborative environment and network with a range of stakeholders. Our people are experts in their field and will support you to build your experience and knowledge. They’ll be keen to learn from your academic foundations also – you will make a difference from day 1. 

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Early Careers Community Events

It can be scary going from university to the professional working world. Our Early Careers community, made up of current graduates, undergraduates and apprentices, help bridge that gap. As well as supporting improvements to the placement scheme, get involved in social events – from Summer/Christmas parties, sports, networking and more, there is plenty to get involved in.

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Wellbeing and personal support

Access several wellbeing services to look after your mind, body and soul. We believe in creating experiences people love for life; looking after your wellbeing is paramount to us so you feel your best. You’ll have access to support from both JLR and your training provider. Also, benefit from fantastic family-friendly policies such as a comprehensive maternity and paternity leave scheme.

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Enable change with our D&I networks

Whilst our industry transforms at pace, we continue to champion diversity that strengthens our ability to innovate and evolve. JLR have signed the Race at Work Charter, becoming the first car company to do so. We have a range of employee-led networks, so you’re bound to find something that resonates with you. Our networks are driving change and continuing to develop the inclusive culture that exists at JLR today.

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Discounts on our products

At JLR, you’ll be able to get discounts on a wide range of our vehicles via the JLR privilege scheme. This includes car purchase and lease, for you and family members. You’ll also get exclusive employee discounts on Jaguar and Land Rover products sold online and at boutique stores across some of our sites.  

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High-street savings

Just when you thought discounts on our products was good, it gets better. Sign up via our Rewards Gateway app and get access to hundreds of discounts and saving initiatives across many brands you know and love. Whether it’s making a saving on new clothes, getting money off a home appliance or utilising discounted gym membership rates, our employee perks look after you. 

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Competitive pension scheme

Access a pension scheme with JLR that rewards the hard-work and commitment you put in. JLR provide generous contributions which make our pension scheme very competitive. 

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Flexible working opportunities

We want everyone at JLR to have a positive work-life balance. Across many of our roles we offer opportunity for hybrid working, spending time working from the office and time working from home.

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Generous holiday allowance

Our generous holiday allowance for employees gives you the time you need to rest, recharge and connect with your loved ones. Benefit from a business-wide Christmas shutdown, allowing you to get a proper break during the winter holiday period. 

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SUPPORTING YOUR DEVELOPMENT

At JLR we are passionate about your personal growth. Our culture is fuelled by a desire to inspire brilliance within our people. We believe in a workplace that is safe and inclusive, fosters respect, nurtures creativity and showcases the pioneers of our future. To support this, we provide exceptional learning and development opportunities and experiences to our people, supporting personal and business growth every day.

Graduates will benefit from the support of our Early Careers Delivery team, a specialist team to guide you and support you throughout your 2-year programme.

Your health and wellbeing is as important to us as it is to you. Wherever you work at JLR you’ll find a huge range of groups and activities to get involved in. From networking with other early careers hires over breakfast, to evening sports and social clubs, you’ll find there’s something for everyone. And some you’ve never thought of! Helping everyone to perform at their best means supporting everyone to feel their best every day.

APPLICATION PROCESS

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ONLINE APPLICATION

Good news! We do not require a CV or cover letter to apply. Simply complete your online application form telling us about you, your motivations and your experience.

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ONLINE TESTING

If you progress to the next stage we’ll ask you to complete a series of short online tests which you will complete independently. Passing this stage is based on your scores from completing your online assessments. Don’t forget to use the practice area to help you prepare. Click here to enter the practice test area.

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ONLINE ASSESSMENT CENTRE

The next stage is the virtual assessment centre. This consists of a presentation exercise and behavioural interview. You’ll be provided with a preparation guide to help you at this final stage.

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OFFER

We’ll share the outcome of your assessment centre within 2 weeks of you completing it. If you are successful, we’ll make you a verbal offer and confirm this in writing via email.

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NEXT STEPS

Before you join JLR, we’ll give you all the information you need through post-offer engagement events, online platforms and more. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to ask questions, we’re here every step of the way.

Want support with further guidance on our application process? You’re in the right place. Our new employability hub contains a breakdown at each stage and plenty of hints, tips and insight to help you to ace the assessment process and secure your dream offer.

MEET SOME GRADUATES

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The Hardware and Mechatronics Engineering Graduate Scheme has taught me about sustainability in different areas of JLR. Since joining last year, I have grown my knowledge on how different teams work together to deliver on our science-based targets and our journey to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2039.

CHARLOTTE

PE Hardware and Mechatronics Graduate  

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Throughout my 1st year on the Electronics & Complex Systems graduate programme I obtained a diverse range of knowledge covering new technologies to tailored client experience for different markets. Since joining, I have grown personally & professionally working in both technical and management teams to deliver a true modern luxury experience for our customers.

OMAR

PE Electronics & Complex Systems Graduate

Frequently asked questions

We hope you’ve found all the answers to your questions within this site, however if you have been left with a burning question, please refer to our frequently asked questions. But if you need to contact the recruitment team, feel free to email us at graduate@jaguarlandrover.com.

<p>Our applications open in stages across late September / early October. Please check the individual programme page(s) you are interested in for full details of application opening dates. </p>

<p>Applications for our graduate programmes are due to close in stages (programme dependant) across the end of October and the beginning of November. Please check the individual programme page(s) you are interested in for full details of application opening dates. Also, be aware that whilst we may give a guide to the closing date, our programmes may close at any point if they are oversubscribed based on the volume of applications. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place, please apply early.  </p>

<p>No, you can only apply once during our recruitment cycle. However, if we feel there is a more suitable programme for you, we'll get in touch through the application process. </p>

<p>Yes, you can apply for our graduate programmes. We do also have experienced hire roles available that may be of interest, our careers website is updated regularly.</p>

<p>You can reach out to us at any stage of the recruitment process, we are always here to help. You can contact us on <a href="mailto:graduate@jaguarlandrover.com">graduate@jaguarlandrover.com</a> </p>

<p>Our graduates join the programme each year in September. You should try, where possible, to ensure that you are available to start on your set day with us, however if you foresee this being a problem, please contact us as soon as possible. </p>

<p>You can check the progress by logging in to your candidate profile and going to the 'my jobs' section to check the progress.</p>

<p>No, prior experience is not a requirement of our early careers programmes which are designed to be entry level programmes. </p>

<p>We have a set of business behaviours at JLR which we call the 'Creators' Code'. These are a set of co-created behaviours to inspire understanding and collaboration. The five behaviours covered by the code are; customer love, unity, integrity, growth and impact. We will look for these in our recruitment process and therefore recommend that you read more about our purpose here.</p>

<p>At this stage, you'll complete a virtual behavioural /motivational interview and presentation exercise.</p>

<p>We consider all requests for deferral on a case-by-case basis, based on business need. Please contact us at <a href="mailto:graduate@jaguarlandrover.com">graduate@jaguarlandrover.com</a> for further information.</p>

<p>JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship and therefore, we will only accept applications for this programme from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period (if you are on a tier 4 student visa or a graduate route visa you are not eligible to apply to this programme).</p>

Awards and recognition

At JLR, we are proud of the recognitions our programmes, recruitment campaigns and people receive, and partnerships we have with external organisations drive improvements across our business in diversity and inclusion.

As well as ranking 42nd in the prestigious Times Top 100 Graduate Employers for 2024, check out some of our other recent awards and recognitions.

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Ranked 59th in the Times Top 100 Graduate Employers 2023

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Ranked 22nd in the Cibyl 2023 Top 300 Graduate Employers in the UK

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Ranked 87th in the RateMyPlacement Top 100 2024-25

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Ranked 35th in the Cibyl 2023 Top 200 School Leaver Employers in the UK

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Best Emerging Talent Recruitment Strategy
The Firm Awards 2023

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Ranked 39th in the DfE Apprenticeship Top 100 Employers 2023 (up 58 places)

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Shortlisted for TargetJobs Graduate Employer of The Year in the Engineering, Manufacturing & Design sector 2023

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Ranked 77th in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100, 2023

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Stonewall Diversity Champion