We use cookies to give you the best experience and to help improve our website

Find out more about how we use cookies

Choose whether to use cookies:

No thanks That's fine

Skip to main content

Jisc

You are in:

  • Jobs
  • Graduate and apprentice schemes

Utilities:

  • Search the Jisc website
    Clear search results

Search the Jisc website
Clear search results

Navigation:

  • Working for us
  • Graduate and apprentice schemes

Graduate and apprentice schemes

Whether you are looking for a technical or a professional role, take that first step onto your career ladder at Jisc. 

Colleagues talk in an office.
Creative Commons attribution information
Colleagues talk in an office.
©Tom Werner via Getty
All rights reserved

Early career schemes

For us, it’s all about having an entrepreneurial and growth mindset. At Jisc, our culture is one of lifelong learning, where everyone’s voice and perspective is heard in a diverse and inclusive environment. We all play a key role in delivering positive impact every single day. That’s our definition of a meaningful career.

If you join us, you'll be surrounded by some of the brightest people in the sector, all dedicated to empowering others to achieve their professional and personal ambitions. It’s inclusive and friendly, an ideal place to shape a career – here, we'll encourage you to try new things, collect new skills and keep us at the cutting-edge.

There are no limits to what you can achieve, and we love seeing new talent flourish. You’ll need to be creative and curious, flexible, willing to learn and a real self-starter, as well as being able to work hard and use your own initiative. We are looking for people with the drive to make the most of this opportunity.

Find out about the benefits of working for Jisc.

Graduates

Graduate scheme

If you know you want to work in technology, but are unsure which area to specialise in, then our graduate scheme is the role for you.

During your two-year graduate programme, you will rotate through different parts of our technology teams, including software testing and development, data, and infrastructure, getting a clear idea of what’s involved in each, and helping you find your niche.

You’ll also get the opportunity to spend time in three unique business placements, where you’ll learn about the different aspects of our business.

“From the very beginning, I was given responsibilities and challenged to push my boundaries. I have received continuous support, which helped me settle in quickly and gain confidence. It has been a fantastic journey so far and I’m excited to gain experience in my next rotations." 

Khateeba Ahmed, IT graduate scheme

Apprentices

Apprenticeship scheme

Do you want to earn while you learn?

We offer professional and technology apprenticeships between one and four years in length. You can study for qualifications from level 3 (the equivalent to an A-level), to level 6 (the equivalent to a degree). 

We want to hear from you, no matter what your journey has been like up until this point. Your ambition is our future, and we can’t wait to see you grow. ​ 

“I have had one to one support from not just my team but also throughout the company, which has always pushed me to progress through each stage of my apprenticeship. For anyone considering this route, I would wholly recommend" 

Amy Holloway, legal apprentice

What to expect from our recruitment process

Our application process is quick and easy and we promise to let all candidates know the status of their application and the outcome.

Step 1:
Apply online - after the closing date, all applications will be reviewed by members of our talent acquisition team and the people who will be managing you.

Step 2:
Attend an assessment centre - for those shortlisted, we will be running virtual assessment centres. These will involve group tasks and interviews, with plenty of opportunities for you to find out more about our schemes and ask questions. We'll send details of what to expect from the assessment centre beforehand.

Step 3:
Review your feedback - everyone who attends an assessment centre will get detailed feedback from us, regardless of whether or not you get the role.

Apply now

At Jisc we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical for our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive. So, if you are great at what you do and share our values, we want to hear from you. 

If you need any adjustments made to the application or selection process so you can do your best, let us know. We will be happy to help. 

Start your journey to building an amazing career and becoming part of a brilliant team. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

Find your role

You may also like…

Generic

Discover graduate outcomes

An interactive dashboard suite co-designed with graduate career professionals from the higher education sector to ...
Generic

Independent education and academy trusts

In need of digital support? We’re here to guide you.

You are in:

  • Jobs
  • Graduate and apprentice schemes

Areas

  • Connectivity
  • Cyber security
  • Cloud
  • Data analytics
  • Libraries, learning resources and research
  • Student experience
  • Trust and identity
  • Advice and guidance

Explore

  • Guides
  • Training
  • Consultancy
  • Events
  • R&D

Useful

  • About
  • Membership
  • Get involved
  • News
  • Jobs

Get in touch

  • Contact us
  • Sign up to our newsletter
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
  • YouTube
  • Cookies
  • Privacy
  • Modern slavery
  • Carbon reduction plan
  • Accessibility