Key Takeaways
- 18-month graduate programme in Northern Ireland with two placements: one outside your academic background and one aligned with your career interests.
- Gain exposure to various business support functions including operations, project management, finance, and HR.
- Salary of €35,000 per year.
- Programme starts on 6 September 2027.
- Includes workshops, personal development, store visits, networking, and mentoring.
About the Role
The Business Support Northern Ireland Graduate Programme is an 18-month structured development programme comprising two placements:
- Stretch Placement: A role outside your academic background to broaden business knowledge and develop new skills.
- Core Placement: A role aligned with your interests and career aspirations within Business Support.
Each placement has clear objectives and measurable outcomes, offering the chance to contribute meaningfully while gaining experience across different business areas. You will gain exposure to various business support functions, including:
- Business Operations and Planning
- Project Coordination and Delivery
- Stakeholder and Relationship Management
- People and Culture Initiatives
- Finance and Business Reporting
- Administrative and Process Improvement Activities
- Communications and Engagement
- Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
You will collaborate with teams across the business to support projects, analyse information, improve processes, and help colleagues achieve great outcomes for customers and communities. Upon completion, you will have a strong understanding of inter-departmental functions within a retail business, equipped with the skills and experience for a career at Tesco.
What is in it for you
Based in Northern Ireland, you will gain exposure to critical functions that ensure smooth operations and customer service. You will play a key role in business success by supporting processes and projects and working with store and head office teams.
- Annual Leave: Starting at 23 days per annum.
Development Programme
Alongside daily responsibilities, you will participate in a structured 18-month development programme that includes:
- Upskilling workshops: Focused on business operations, project management, stakeholder engagement, and professional development.
- Personal development sessions: To build confidence, communication, and leadership skills.
- Store visits and operational experiences: To understand the wider business operations.
- Networking opportunities: With graduates and leaders across Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland.
- Mentoring and coaching: From experienced colleagues to support your development.
Graduates at Tesco are given meaningful responsibility from the outset, supported by a network committed to their growth.
Candidate Profile
This programme is for graduates eager to gain broad business experience and understand the operations of a major retailer. Ideal candidates enjoy collaborative work, problem-solving, and supporting teams to achieve their best.
Key Information
- Salary: €35,000 per year
- Programme start date: 6 September 2027