Supplying water to millions of people in what is the driest region in the country means we have to be innovative. We have to keep pushing the boundaries and approach challenges from different angles. That’s why we always embrace fresh perspectives. And it’s why, as a graduate with us, your ideas will be highly valued.
In 2020 we successfully recruited six graduates via online platforms, and this cohort will be shortly being their journey on the 2021 Graduate Leadership Programme! We are very excited to be starting that recruitment journey again for the next cohort of graduates ready for September 2022!
If you join us on our Graduate Leadership Programme, you can expect to be part of an environment where learning is celebrated – people here love to push themselves and we make sure they have the training and development they need to do exactly that. You’ll help us to raise awareness of the importance of water. And whether you’re collaborating with customers, your colleagues or our communities, you’ll play your own part in building a secure future for our region’s water.
I joined as a Graduate Management Trainee in Operations back in 1989 having worked as a Chemist for Anglian the previous year. I wanted to work for a business which made a difference and have enjoyed watching the company and employees grow over the years to the inspiring organisation it is today. At the start of your career you get many pieces of advice. Mine is simple, remember that organisations function through relationships, with trust as the glue, so right at the outset treat everyone how you’d like to be treated yourself and in that way you’ll develop an amazing network of colleagues who will support you throughout your career. Live our values and have fun. (Peter Simpson, Chief Executive)
Learn about how we are working to achieve our long term climate change targets!
Our Graduate Leadership programmes run for two years. The scheme is designed to give you the experiences you need to develop invaluable skills to become a front line manager and take your first steps, in what we’re sure will be an incredibly fulfilling career with us!
You can expect to gain hands-on experience working on technical or business-focused projects alongside skilled colleagues who’ll support you throughout your programme – and beyond!
Our ambition is to help make life better for our customers, every single day. Our teams are at the heart of making sure this happens.
What we do really matters. Water is the lifeblood of our world and we’re proud of the difference we make. We enable businesses to grow, environments to flourish and families to get on with their day-to-day lives.
We have a reputation as industry innovators. We’re constantly exploring new opportunities; working hard to find new and better ways to look after our customers’ individual needs. And this is where you come in – we need more great people to help us on our quest. You’ll learn how we work with our operational colleagues in the field, as well as how we schedule and manage our tasks so our customers get the best possible service.
During the Graduate Leader Programme, you’ll have the unique opportunity to get involved with the following:
As well as a 2:2 degree (any disciplines welcome), you should support the sustainability of our business, and bring plenty of drive for helping us shape the future of our industry.
You’ll have a real passion for engaging, inspiring and motivating others as their Leader.
Being a natural leader, you’ll have the ability to form strong working relationships, networking and effectively leading and motivating.
We’re also looking for a flexible approach and a full, UK driving licence as you’ll need to travel and sometimes relocate between placements.
We’re committed to supporting the learning and development of our people, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge they need to be successful and achieve their potential. You can also choose your own benefits – including these:
Everything you need to know about becoming a future leader
At Anglian Water, we recognise that a diverse workforce needs an inclusive environment to flourish and that is why inclusion is embedded within our working culture and recruitment practices; we have a thriving Inclusion Community which is open to all our colleagues and we continually work to educate and raise awareness and to review our practices. We ensure that merit, competence and potential are the basis for all recruitment decisions. For our graduate Leadership programme, we are looking to recruit candidates with future potential and in the early stages of the process are testing for that potential through our online situational judgement test ‘Graduate Scenarios’. This is a unique managerial judgement test to specifically assess judgement in graduates who may have limited work experience to draw on.
Our Chief Executive, Peter Simpson, champions our diversity and inclusion strategy:
“Inclusion is vital to the success of our organisation. Having a wealth of people from different backgrounds and with different experiences introduces new ways of thinking which in turn informs the ways in which we work. Challenging our thinking and decision-making helps us to continually improve and outperform against our targets. It also better reflects our region and the customers and communities that we serve every single day.”
Yes absolutely. We encourage applications from anyone with a 2:2 or higher degree under their belt. We welcome applications from all walks of life!
At Anglian Water, we cover the largest geographical area in England and Wales. Our huge region stretches from the Humber estuary, north of Grimsby, to the Thames estuary, and from Buckinghamshire to Lowestoft on the east coast.
After an initial induction period at one of our offices or sites, you’ll then progress through a series of rotational placements which could be based at any of our sites or offices. And because we also hold meetings and run training courses throughout the region, it’s important that you’re flexible about your location.
Congratulations on getting this far! To prepare for a virtual assessment centre, we recommend:
-Ensuring your internet connection is stable a few days before the Assessment Centre
-Using headphones where possible
-Sitting in quiet space where you're not disturbed
-Dressing smartly as you would for a face to face interview
-Practising the video platform with friends and family members
Why not take a look at our fantastic employee reviews on Glassdoor? Last year we ranked the top spot! It would also be beneficial to review our case studies on this page just above! There is some great information available here. Or even better, sign up to one of our events listed at the top of this page for more face to face information!
Click here to see what our employees sayYou will be offered an interest free loan of £5,000.00 when your contract of employment commences. This is to aid you with any student debts, setting up home, etc, but it is optional and you may declinethe offer if you so wish.
In addition, as a Graduate Trainee your placements will change on a regular basis. You will be expected to temporarily relocate if it is unrealistic to travel on a daily basis to the new location. Whilst on the Graduate Programme, you may claim up to £2,500 to help with the costs of relocation.
In order to fully perform the duties of your role, if you do not already hold a full driving licence, you must obtain
one within 3 months of the start date of your employment, and then maintain a full driving licence during the course of your employment.