Key Takeaways
- Contribute to shaping a more sustainable future for passenger transport.
- Gain insight into ESG reporting, climate change strategy, and data analysis.
- Two-year graduate development programme with structured learning and mentoring.
- Hybrid working based in Sunderland or London.
- Applications close on Friday 27 November 2026.
About the Role
As a Sustainability Graduate, you'll contribute to shaping a more sustainable future for passenger transport across Arriva. You will gain an understanding of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities, support the delivery of our climate change strategy, and contribute to ESG reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identifying opportunities for sustainability initiatives.
- Analysing data and monitoring progress.
- Supporting initiatives that create positive outcomes for customers, operations, communities, and the environment.
- Gaining insight into how sustainability influences decision-making in a large international organisation.
- Developing skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and commercial awareness.
This is a two-year graduate development programme that includes structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders, and a graduate network. Opportunities for sustainability-related professional development will be available.
Location
This role can be based at our Sunderland or London office and operates on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days per week in the office.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for graduates with curiosity, drive, and the confidence to keep learning. You should be eager to learn, motivated to grow, and ready to develop your Arriva Graduate EDGE.
About You
We welcome applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. We are particularly interested in candidates who:
- Are passionate about creating positive environmental, social, and business impact.
- Enjoy exploring complex challenges and developing practical solutions.
- Are curious about how organisations can operate more sustainably.
- Are comfortable working with data and evidence to inform decision-making.
- Can communicate clearly and produce high-quality written content.
- Are confident influencing others and building compelling business cases.
- Enjoy collaborating with a wide range of teams and stakeholders.
- Want to contribute to the future of transport and mobility.
Eligibility Requirements
- On track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered).
- The right to work in the UK permanently.
- Availability to join the programme in September 2027.
- Willingness to travel where required.
For questions, contact the Early Careers team at earlycareers@arriva.co.uk.