Our graduates will be our next generation of innovators,
pioneers and entrepreneurs.
Our Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a structured,
closely monitored, 2-3 year rotational programme designed to make
that happen. It has two streams: Future Business Leaders and
Mission Critical Workforce. Depending on your career aspirations
and what stream you follow, your programme will comprise a series
of 6 - 9 month rotations in various disciplines, including
engineering, programme management, strategic sourcing, operations,
business development, procurement, commercial, sales and marketing,
finance and human resources.
While the duration of the programme is not set in stone,
the GDP will last at least 2 - 3 years with a minimum of 4
assignments of 6 - 9 months in duration. Graduates are required to
complete placements across at least two of our divisions as this
increases your exposure to our technology and culture- and may
involve international placements.
Throughout the programme you'll have regular performance
and development reviews with your assignment manager. You'll also
be assigned a mentor to help provide personal and professional
support, and you'll keep a development log detailing all learning
activities inside and outside of the programme. And if you want to
gain a relevant professional qualification, such as Chartered
status or Professional Certifications, we'll support you in that
too.
After the programme you'll have the opportunity to apply
for a permanent position anywhere within the business. Where you
end up is really up to you: in a company as diverse as ours, you'll
never be short of opportunities.
If you have a first class or upper second degree or 3.5GPA
in an engineering or business discipline we want to hear from you -
even if you have a few years' of work experience. Regardless of
your degree focus we're looking for enthusiastic graduates who have
the innovative spirit and big ideas that will help shape the future
of Cobham and the communities we work in. Graduates from any degree
discipline requiring the analysis and manipulation of large amounts
of quantitative data are of interest to us. Besides the obvious -
Economics, Business, Finance, Mathematics - this could include
subjects such as Geography and English.
We are now accepting applications for the US 2012
Graduate Development Programmes.
We are currently only accepting applications to
our UK programme from Graduates with a minimum 2.1 in an
Engineering, Science or Technical discipline.
To apply for the US scheme please complete the
US Application
Form.
Please note that the deadline for applications to the US
Scheme is 30th March 2012.
Our US Assessment Centre takes place on 19th
& 20th April 2012.
To apply for the UK scheme please complete the UK Application
Form.
Please note that the deadline for applications for the UK
Mission Critical Workforce programme is 17th
June.
Our UK Assessment Centre will take place in early
July.