Commercial Graduate Scheme London, England
Job description
A career that will deliver change. Together, we can help Britain achieve net zero.
Join our Commercial Graduate programme and where you’ll be joining the Customers business unit. Make an immediate impact, powering the nation today whilst helping to build a sustainable energy future for tomorrow.
"As Britain’s biggest generator of zero-carbon electricity, I wanted to join EDF and help their efforts to provide clean, affordable and secure energy to everyone. EDF and their partners are ideally placed to help Britain achieve Net Zero by 2050."
Sandy, Commercial Graduate
What is the Commercial Graduate Scheme?
You’ll embark on a two-year training programme and get involved in our mission to help our customers save energy, reduce their bills and their carbon footprint.
By offering innovative solutions from Smart homes through to electric vehicles, we’re building a customer experience to help champion a low-carbon lifestyle and enable the UK to achieve net zero.
Throughout your time with us, you’ll learn from our experts, gain valuable experience, build your confidence and develop your commercial focus; helping you to decide where you’d like to specialise in the future.
Our previous Commercial graduates have gone on to become; Marketing and Insight Manager, Senior Manager of Business Development and Residential & SME Sales Director.
Pay, culture and benefits:
- Starting salary of £33,000, market-leading pension scheme and annual performance bonus
- 28 days’ annual leave
- Flexible benefits package
- Wellbeing, physical and mental health support services
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.
We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
Training, development and support for you:
We’re passionate about your development and offer a tailored training path that will help develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours, both during the scheme and in your future career.
Previous Commercial graduates have been involved in projects supporting our Portfolio Hedging Team, where they were able to get involved analysing the drivers of market changes, reporting on profit and loss and understanding how and why trading decisions are made.
You could also be supporting the operation and development of our digital marketing channels; being responsible for presenting results on your channel and identifying upcoming risks/opportunities to senior stakeholders.
You’ll also have mentors and industry experts to give you endless advice along the way!
Head to www.edfenergy.com/careers/graduates for more information about the scheme structure, our culture and Graduate life at EDF.
Where you’ll work:
Get ready for an incredible training experience! Throughout the programme, you’ll have the chance to explore a variety of our sites, immersing yourself in the diversity of our business. We’ve got you covered with practical and financial support every step of the way. Wherever you’re based, you’ll have the opportunity to make amazing memories.
We value work-life balance and understand the importance of personal lives, which is why we offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both personally and professionally. With ample opportunities to network and learn, this journey promises to be one you'll cherish.
To join our team you’ll need:
- 2:2 Bachelor’s Degree or a 2:2 Postgraduate Degree (obtained or expected) in any discipline
- Commercial understanding, analytical abilities, communication skills and a talent for leadership
- Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and thrive in fast-paced environments
- Passion for working in a customer-focused environment
Our selection process is designed to bring out the best in you! We use a strengths-based approach to let you shine and showcase your skills and what truly brings you joy. We believe that embracing our individual strengths lies at the heart of engagement and the motivation to succeed and excel in your work. We’re here to guide you and you’ll find helpful tips and advice about the application process and assessment centre dates on our graduate web pages.
The closing date for applications is Friday 29th September, we advise you to apply as early as possible.
Join us. Together, we’ll help Britain achieve net zero.
