Graduates

If you’re driven by purpose, and want to work in an environment that invests in your personal and professional development – then Anglian Water is the place to be! The graduate programme gives you broad exposure to a water company’s operations and allows you to build a wide network of connections. It’s the best foundation you can lay for a successful career in the water industry.

Through graduate placements with different teams across the business, I built a large network of colleagues and a clear understanding of how the business operates, as well as how teams interconnect. This experience has been invaluable for my current role as an Engagement Manager involves collaborating across many areas of the business and working with a wide range of stakeholders – so I’ve had the advantage of quickly identifying risks, opportunities for collaboration and stakeholder needs from day one.

I’ve felt championed by the business to explore new opportunities as they come! My role is very autonomous, I manage my own workload and I’ve felt trusted to deliver – which is very motivating to me. I also have the freedom to work on extra-curricular activities which enriches me both personally and professionally.

Since completing the graduate programme I have done a few different roles. I’ve recently started a permanent position as a Supply Support Manager. I’m really enjoying the role, particularly because of the variety of tasks I complete during a typical day, with everyday being slightly different which I really like.

The programme prepared me in many ways for my career journey, with the main benefit being I was well equipped for quickly adapting to working with new teams, through multiple placements with different responsibilities. I’ve also made a lot of connections with people from across the business and this has been hugely beneficial throughout my career. The training and development you receive on the graduate programme, along with the skills picked up within placements, has given me a head start in new roles. I’ve gained a lot of the skills, whether that’s using specific platforms or writing certain documents, to be able to get stuck in straight away.

The culture I’ve experienced during my time at Anglian Water has been hugely friendly and supportive. Everyone has always been willing to give up their time to talk through what they’re working on with me, answer any questions I’ve had and get me involved where they can, and make me feel welcome into their team.

The advice I’d give someone considering applying to the programme is to go for it if you’re looking for an exciting, fast-paced and varied role where you get to experience new things everyday within a really supportive community.

I chose to apply to Anglian Water because, as a passionate geographer and environmentalist, I strongly connected with the company’s sustainability and climate change ambitions. What I value most about the scheme is the opportunity to explore parts of the business I never knew existed. The scheme supports both professional and personal growth, and I’ve developed my soft skills, technical understanding, and industry knowledge far beyond what I expected.

The graduate scheme stood out to me for its flexibility, offering the freedom to explore different areas of the business while ensuring I developed the right skills. Hearing positive feedback from previous graduates, and knowing many have built long-term careers here, made the opportunity even more appealing.

So far, I’ve completed two placements, each lasting around three months. I’ve worked in the Bioresources and Water Recycling business areas, as well as the Asset Information and Performance team. Despite only being in the business for 11 months, I’ve already been able to apply knowledge and skills from one area to another—something that’s only possible because of the scheme’s design. I couldn’t recommend Anglian Water enough.

I chose to join Anglian Water because I wanted more than just a job. I wanted purpose, growth, and to be part of something truly meaningful. As a Black man, I was also seeking inclusion and a sense of belonging within an organisation that not only recognises the challenges I might face but actively puts systems in place to address them. From my very first day on the Graduate Programme, I felt welcomed, supported, and inspired.

Throughout the programme, I had the opportunity to work across various incredible teams across the business. Each placement stretched me in new and exciting ways, and I was given the chance to learn from some of the most passionate and knowledgeable people I’ve ever met.

One of the biggest highlights for me has been the people. I’ve had mentors who believed in me, leaders who challenged me to grow, and teammates who made every challenge feel like a shared win. I’ve learned to navigate complexity, build strong relationships, and turn operational risks into meaningful opportunities.

Today, I’m proud to say I work as a Water Assurance Partner within Tactical Operations, a role I genuinely love and felt ready for, thanks to the solid foundation the graduate scheme gave me. To anyone thinking about applying: go for it.

This is more than a graduate job, it’s a launchpad for your career, a place to make real impact, and a space where your potential is not just recognised but empowered.