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People Team - Graduate
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People Team - Graduate
Job description Crawley, West Sussex - Hybrid 2-Year Programme September 2026 Start Date
Start your HR career with Purpose!
Looking to kickstart your career in HR? Our People Team Graduate Programme offers hands-on experience, real responsibility, and the opportunity to shape your future from day one.
Over two years, you’ll gain a well-rounded experience across the People function while working towards your CIPD qualification, setting you up for a successful and meaningful career in HR.
What you will be doing:
In your first 15 months, you’ll be embedded within our People Shared Services team, where you’ll:
Build strong foundations in HR operations, systems, and processes Support onboarding and deliver a brilliant new starter experience Manage and maintain accurate people data Produce and analyse People MI, data and creating dashboards and sharing insights Support payroll processes and ensure data integrity Act as a first point of contact for HR queries across the business
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After this, you’ll choose to rotate through other areas of the People function, such as: Reward Talent Acquisition People Development Internal Communications Social Purpose
Across each rotation, you’ll contribute to real projects, build relationships across the business, and develop a broad understanding of HR.
What you will gain: A fully supported CIPD qualification Hands-on experience across multiple HR specialisms Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that drive real change Exposure to stakeholders across all levels of the organisation A strong professional network Advanced knowledge in Power BI and data. The chance to shape your career path based on your interest
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Who are we looking for:
We’re looking for someone who is: A recent graduate (within the last 2 years) with a 2:1 degree or above (any discipline) Passionate about people and building a career in HR Curious, adaptable and solution-focused Highly organised with strong attention to detail Comfortable working with data and keen to develop analytical skills A strong communicator who enjoys collaborating with others Professional, discreet and able to handle confidential information
Why join us?
You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative People Team that’s committed to developing early careers talent. We’ll give you the tools, experience and support you need to grow while encouraging you to bring your ideas, challenge the status quo, and make a real impact.
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