Early Careers
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Whether you're just starting out, or kickstarting a career change, we know how important it is to make the right choice. Our purpose built Early Careers programmes give you the skills, knowledge and supporting network to set you up for your whole career, not just the start of it.
Our next campaign will open in November 2024 so please check back then or register your interest and we'll keep you updated.
Explore our programmes
We have a whole range of programmes to choose from. So no matter what stage of life you’re at, there’ll be something to suit you.
Technology Development Programme (TDP)
As we embrace and expand new tech innovations there's never been a more exciting time to join us in kick-starting your career in tech. We're not just looking for skills, we're looking for potential.
Read MoreChange Development Programme (CDP)
Join our Change Development Programme and become a change management professional. Our Programme is currently closed for applications but register your interest below and we'll keep you up to date.
Read MoreSkills Development Programmes
Whether you're a graduate looking for a structured programme, or looking to change your career into something more purposeful. We'll provide you with the skills, knowledge and network for your next step.
Read MoreIndustrial Placements
Join our Industrial Placement programmes and you'll spend the year as part of a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation that offers rewarding career experiences and a highly competitive range of benefits to match.
Read MoreInternships
Use your Summer to join a paid internship at Nationwide. You'll build your skills, gain new knowledge and expand your network.
Read MoreApprenticeships
With the opportunity to earn while you learn, an Apprenticeship is a great way to get your career off to a great start.
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What makes us different
Nationwide is the world’s largest building society. With over 15 million customers, we have a relationship with almost a quarter of the UK’s population. We’ve got the scale to compete with the big banks, but we’re not a bank.
Find out what makes us different.
Our Society
A highly competitive range of benefits
When you work at Nationwide, you can experience that difference for yourself. You’ll be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation that offers rewarding career experiences and a highly competitive range of benefits to match.
BenefitsApplication FAQs for Early Careers Candidates.
After you apply, we'll email you everything you need to know at each stage of the application process. In the meantime, we've included a few frequently asked questions below.
Yes, as long as it was a minimum of 12 months ago.
Yes, we encourage applications from all ages, including individuals who already have some work experience.
Yes. Our Development Programmes are suitable for both graduates and career changers. For example, our Technology Development Programme attracts many candidates each year looking to build a new career in tech.
Use your application to demonstrate your transferrable skills and be clear about your reasons for wanting to change careers to increase your chances during the selection process.
We'll be opening our application window in November 2024. You can register your interest if you'd like a reminder, or simply revisit in November.
Once we're live we recommend sending your application in as soon as possible, some adverts can close earlier if we receive a high volume of applications.
At Nationwide, we're proud to be a Disability Confident employer and we consider all applicants on their abilities alone to ensure a fair recruitment process. If there are any reasonable adjustments you may need us to make, please contact us at Emerging.Talent@nationwide.co.uk so that we can work with you to ensure you are fully supported throughout our assessment process.
For more information about what being a disability-confident employer means please visit www.disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk.
Employment at Nationwide is conditional upon you having the right to work lawfully in the UK in the role you are applying for. For further information on work permits, take a look at the UK Home Office website.
Nationwide holds a Skilled Worker Sponsor License which allows for visa sponsorship if the requirements of the Skilled Worker route are met. Any offer of employment is subject to providing the appropriate proof of right-to-work status within the UK prior to your start date. If you require visa sponsorship to lawfully work in the UK you will not be prevented from applying for a role at Nationwide, however, the ability to sponsor visas is determined by the relevant UK immigration laws at the time of application. The Skilled Worker route is points-based and there are specific requirements relating to skill level of the role and minimum salary expectations. Further information can be found here on the current eligibility requirements for the Skilled Worker route.
Unfortunately, Nationwide are unable to advise or confirm whether you will meet the eligibility for visa sponsorship or other immigration routes.
Nationwide does not support the personal costs associated with a Skilled Worker visa application, namely personal visa application fees and Immigration Health Surcharge costs.
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