Procurement Graduate

Nuclear Security HPC

About the Programme

Embark on a transformative two-year training programme within EDF Customers business entity, where you’ll complete exciting placements across our Procurement teams.

• Gain insights into the wide range of suppliers who provide crucial works, goods and services to support the efficient running of our business.
• Complete a tailored training plan that will develop your skills and build your confidence, knowledge and experience.

Training, Development, and Support

We are passionate about your development and offer a training pathway that will help develop your skills, knowledge, and behaviours, both during the scheme and in your future career.

• Real responsibility and involvement in key projects.
• Senior-level visibility and the chance to influence the day-to-day running of our business.
• Exposure to multi-million business-critical contracts and support sourcing and procurement activities.
• Understand governance requirements.
• Ownership of your own category of services.

You will develop transferable skills in stakeholder management and leadership, as well as honing your procurement and contract management technical skills.

During the programme, you’ll work towards gaining a Level 4 qualification in Procurement and Supply practices through the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), an industry-wide recognized qualification. This qualification will provide you with a broad understanding, tools, and insight to best practice in procurement and supply that you’ll be able to apply immediately in your workplace at EDF.

You’ll also have mentors and industry experts to give you advice along the way and help you with decisions about your future career path.

Your Work Location

Get ready for an incredible training experience! Throughout the programme, you’ll be working flexibly and have the chance to explore a variety of our sites, immersing yourself in the diversity of our business.

• The main graduate community is based around our London office.
• Opportunities to meet others based all around the country through various networks.

We value work-life balance and understand the importance of personal lives, which is why we offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. With ample opportunities to network and learn, this journey promises to be one you'll cherish.

Eligibility

• To be eligible for this EDF graduate programme, you need to have achieved or be expecting a bachelor’s degree, 2:2 or higher, in any field of study.

Our Hiring Approach

At EDF, we strive for a fair, objective, and consistent assessment process to provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your potential.

• We’ll assess your current capabilities as well as your enthusiasm for learning and developing new ones.

Virtual Assessment Centre Date

Our Virtual Assessment Centre will take place on Thursday 20th March 2025.

About EDF Energy

As Britain’s biggest generator of low carbon electricity, we are meeting around one-fifth of the country’s demand and supplying millions of customers with electricity and gas. We are leading the transition to a cleaner, low carbon future, tackling climate change and helping Britain reach net zero.

We generate low carbon electricity from six nuclear power stations, more than thirty onshore wind farms and two offshore wind farms, and we operate one of Britain’s biggest battery storage units, one gas and one coal power station, EV charge-points, and combined heat and power plants.

We are also helping our customers, both in business and at home, to join generation electric and take their first steps to sustainably powering their lives.

EDF is on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We're dedicated to fostering a work environment that is both physically and psychologically safe, where equity is prioritised, and Everyone's Welcome. At EDF, our networks are integral to our inclusive culture. Open to all, they support our people and advocate for positive change.

Work is just one part of our lives at EDF. As well as your annual leave entitlement and monthly salary, we are dedicated to offering flexible benefits that support our people across all aspects of their lives.

Joining our Early Careers programmes means you will not only be building a career from day one, you will also be helping to create a more sustainable energy future. We will give you access to a wide range of support throughout your time with us. Through our Early Careers team, you will have a consistent point of contact during the length of your programme to provide ongoing support and development.

Not only are opportunities for career success plentiful at EDF, career success is not defined by the business. Our people get to decide what success means to them and then we help them achieve it.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.