Say hello to a start date of September 2024
As an NDA group graduate, you’ll get the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution towards the delivery of our nationally important mission. During our two-year graduate programme, you’ll take part in three placements in different parts of the NDA group. You’ll start with a 12-month placement, before completing two six-month opportunities.
In exchange for your contribution, you’ll be supported throughout your graduate programme with investment in your development and at the end of the scheme to secure a role in the NDA group.
In addition, you can expect:
A starting salary of £30,000 per year and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, as well as six discretionary days leave for study and relocation
A comprehensive package of benefits including contributory pension scheme, professional institute membership and additional support with travel, relocation, training and development
A dedicated mentor and team of experts to support your personal and professional development
The opportunity to participate in our employee-led networks helping us create great places to work, including gender balance, race equality, disability, LGBT+ and menopause awareness networks
Wellbeing and support services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
Our commitment to ensure you are respected and included, so you can perform at your best
What we need from you
- Your commitment to help deliver our mission and support your own development
- A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject, or equivalent, achieved within the last five years
- Full right to work in the UK
- Successful completion of security clearance checks
- Applicants must be willing to potentially relocate across the UK to complete secondments and travel as required for training and work purposes
NDA and Energus are members of the Disability Confident scheme, which means we promise to support all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. Regardless of your Situational Strength Test score, you will be progressed on to the video interview stage. You will have the option of completing a recorded interview, a live Microsoft Teams interview, or a face-to-face interview. If successful, you will be invited to attend a one day virtual assessment centre.
The NDA group values the unique differences that each colleague brings to work every day and is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included, and able to perform at their best.
NDA and Energus are members of the Disability Confident scheme, which means we promise to support all disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
The NDA group values the unique differences that each colleague brings to work every day and is committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included, and able to perform at their best.
Need further information?
Start a conversation with us about the NDA group graduate programme by submitting your application. This process will be managed by Energus, a subsidiary of the NDA. If you need further information or would like to contact us before applying, email
