Graduate
TL;DR
Key Takeaways
- Two-year graduate scheme in Product – Home and Clothing, focusing on buying and merchandising.
- Starting salary of £33,000 per year.
- Programme begins on 6 September 2027.
- Includes a hybrid working model (60% office, 40% remote) and a comprehensive benefits package.
About the Role
This two-year scheme, new for 2026, combines general merchandise and fashion. It aims to develop you into a future leader in buying and merchandising, working on real commercial challenges.
Programme start date: 6 September 2027
What is in it for you
- Annual bonus scheme of up to 10% of base salary
- Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
- 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (after 1 years’ service) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay
- 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
- Free 24/7 virtual GP service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family
- Free access to experts for mental wellbeing support
Responsibilities
- Rotate across buying and merchandising teams.
- Create product ranges for stores, including home textiles, accessories, and seasonal items.
- Collaborate with F&F (in-house clothing brand) to understand how fashion trends influence product offerings.
- Build supplier relationships, manage contracts, and ensure timely product delivery.
- Support seasonal and trading events, including launching new ranges across the UK, Republic of Ireland, and Central Europe.
What you will need
- We are looking for potential, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. We will support you to develop the rest.
- An interest in fashion and retail is helpful.
- Confidence with numbers or understanding product performance is beneficial, but training will be provided.
- A commercial mindset and curiosity about customer preferences are valued.
About Us
Tesco is a supermarket, technology company, and mobile network provider. Our colleagues work to make every day better for customers, colleagues, and communities. We champion a balance that lets you thrive both in and out of work.
Working arrangements:
- Spend 60% of your week collaborating with colleagues at office locations or local sites and the rest remotely.
- We welcome conversations about flexible working.
Inclusivity:
- We are a Disability Confident Leader, committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Location:
- Welwyn Garden City campus, a 10-minute walk from the town centre.
- Well-connected by road (A1) and rail (frequent trains to Finsbury Park).
- On-campus facilities include subsidised restaurants, coffee shops, and a Tesco Express.
- Optional membership for the on-site Nuffield Health gym (£23.50 per month).