Graduate scheme

Our graduate scheme is for anyone wanting to pursue a career in the digital world.

Realise your potential

Do you have an inquisitive mind and a can-do attitude? Join our graduate scheme and get a real head-start to your digital career.

During the two-year programme, we’ll give you hands-on experience in a variety of different specialisms to help you find your niche. You’ll rotate through different areas within your chosen graduate scheme track, helping you discover which path is right for you.

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.

In IT you might explore new and exciting ways in which technology can improve education and research, and gain insight into software testing and development, data, and infrastructure. During a business leadership placement, you could work on real-life challenges and projects, developing the skills and experience to put you on the path to becoming a future leader.

Meet our graduates

Mahbub, Ayesha, Khateeba and Luke share their experiences of Jisc's graduate scheme.

Who can apply?

We’re looking for people with excellent communication and problem-solving skills. In order to apply, you must have either graduated - or be due to graduate this year - with at least a 2:2 in a relevant field.

At Jisc, we celebrate diversity and know that it is critical to our success. We work hard to make sure we’re inclusive and welcome all applicants who share our values and want to join us in our mission to improve lives through digital transformation.

Applications for our 2025 graduate schemes are now closed.

"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

What to expect when you apply

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:

Register your interest - head over to Prospects and register your interest for our upcoming apprenticeship and graduate opportunities.

Step 2:

Apply online - once applications open in January, read all of the information provided online and get in touch to ask any questions before applying. Once you've submitted, then it’s over to us to review your application.

Step 3:

Telephone screening - if you are shortlisted, a member of the Jisc talent acquisition team will be in touch to arrange an initial chat with you.

Step 4:

Pre-recorded video interview - after a chat with our talent acquisition team, you will be asked to provide a pre-recorded video of yourself answering questions that we believe will showcase why you're the right candidate for the role. We'll send over your questions and will provide you with details of what we're looking for.

Step 5:

Final interview - successful candidates will then be invited to a final interview that we will help you prepare for. We'll send over details of what to expect so that you can prepare and let us know if you'll need any adjustments.

Step 6:

Final feedback - everyone who attends a final interview will get detailed feedback from us, regardless of whether you get the role.