People Graduate Programme - Leeds

On our People Graduate Programme, you’ll help shape the employee experience and support the development of an inclusive organisation that delivers value for consumers, markets, and the broader economy.

Through a range of rotational placements across the People function, you'll gain broad exposure to different areas of people practice, developing the skills, experience and confidence to make a meaningful contribution from the start of your career.

You'll work on impactful projects across areas such as talent acquisition, policy, learning and development, employee relations, reward, diversity and inclusion, workforce planning and people strategy. Throughout the experience, you’ll learn how thoughtful people practices contribute to organisational performance and create a positive environment for colleagues.

As you progress through the programme, you'll develop core professional skills including judgement, communication, stakeholder management, collaboration and delivery. You’ll also build experience in analysing people data, solving business challenges and designing people-focused solutions that improve colleague experience and organisational effectiveness.

Your first two rotations will be set before you start, providing you with a solid foundation and a broad understanding of the FCA’s People function. For your final rotation, we’ll consider your interests, capabilities, and career goals, along with business needs, to help you explore a path that supports your long-term growth.

By the end of the programme, you’ll have built a well-developed professional network, gained experience across multiple people disciplines and developed the skills needed to launch a rewarding career as a People professional.

Learning & Development

Our two-year programme is designed to equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in a changing environment. Drawing on the FCA’s values of self-sufficiency, motivation, engagement, and integrity, the programme supports you in building personal effectiveness, advancing your career skills, and adding value to the work you do.

You’ll benefit from:

• Formal learning aligned to your development goals
• Bespoke induction and training
• Networking opportunities
• Social events with your graduate cohort
• Opportunities to hear from senior speakers across the business

What We Look For

We are looking for candidates who are curious and interested in developing in a professional environment. Your skill in building relationships at every level and interpreting data will help you thrive in this role.

Our colleagues are from a wide range of backgrounds; you can apply for our regulatory scheme with any degree. You don’t need to have any specific experience; you’ll learn through working in your team alongside experienced colleagues.

What We Offer

• Salary: £33,600 plus a flexible benefits scheme
• Working Arrangement: Minimum 50% of working time in the office each month across London, Leeds and Edinburgh offices.
• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays
• Pension: Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
• Healthcare: Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance
• Volunteering: 35 hours of paid volunteering annually
• Other Benefits: Commitment to diversity and inclusion, wellbeing resources and support, sports and social clubs, subsidised on-site fitness centre (London only), free eye tests, subsidised restaurant, interest-free season ticket loans.

Application Process

• Deadline: Submit your online application by midnight, Sunday 29th November 2026. Applications may close early if a high volume is received.
• Programme Limit: Only one application is accepted across early careers programmes within any six-month period.
• Degree Requirement: You must have obtained or be on track to earn a minimum 2:1 degree from any university.
• Graduation Status: Applicants for the 2027 graduate programme must have graduated or be in their final year of study.
• Right to Work: Offers depend on candidates securing and keeping permission to work in the UK for the full duration of the program.
• Integrity: Your application must be your own work. AI-generated responses are not permitted.
• Support: For reasonable adjustments, contact AmberJack FCAearlycareers@ambertrack.co.uk.
• Queries: Contact early.careers@fca.org.uk.