Job Description

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eathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. We are on an exciting journey to achieve our vision of being an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. Through creating capacity, transforming for a digital future and focusing on people and planet, we will make every journey better.


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he scheme
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he 2-year P

rocurement and Supply Chain Development Programme w

ill set you up for success, through rotations within different teams in Procurement.
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he development programme includes rotations such as:
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nfrastructure terminal works, Airside/Landside projects and Professional services
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ngineering and Security Operations, Surface Access and Sustainability
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echnology, Data, Systems and Data Reporting, Procurement Services, Cost and Pricing and Supplier Management
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ou will get involved in a fascinating range of projects and tasks, growing your skill set every step of the way. With opportunities to gain experience across the department, from managing technology, carbon, sustainability, and infrastructure supply chain events, preparing executive strategy papers to negotiating new partnerships. You will be adding real value to the business and building the relationships that will set you up for a future in Procurement.
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ou will develop your technical and practical capabilities, such as strategy writing, contract drafting and negotiation, supplier market engagement and tendering. During the programme, we will support you towards completing your Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) accreditation. On completion of the programme, you can then look to become a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS).
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upporting you for success
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hroughout the programme you will be supported by a dedicated mentor who can answer any questions you may have about the organisation and help you find solutions to any challenges you may face. Plus, you will have a 'buddy' to show you the ropes until you find your feet.
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n the final months of the programme, you will also have the support of a senior sponsor from our leadership team. They will be there to help you build your networks, challenge your thinking, and unlock opportunities.
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hat we're looking for
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e are looking for graduates with a real interest in developing a breadth of understanding in Procurement, who aspire to become our leaders of the future. In our ever-changing business, data and digital skills are increasingly important. You will need an analytical mindset with strong numerical ability to help you work through the challenges within the role. It is important for you to demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude, integrity, and a real passion for living our Heathrow values. We will give you the scope to build upon your excellent communication skills and show you how you can use these to effectively influence and negotiate through your career. We are seeking our future leaders in Procurement, so you need a flair for problem solving as well as demonstrating drive and ambition. There's only one you, and therefore somewhere in the airport there likely exists a challenge or opportunity that can only be unlocked by your unique mix of skills and traits. Can you find it? And more to the point, what will you do with it?
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hat it's like to work here
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here's something so special about working at one of the world's most iconic airports. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to begin a career filled with unique opportunities.
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iscover a world full of fresh possibilities as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities, and experiences. You'll be buzzing with stories to tell at the end of each day as you help us achieve our vision of being an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. There is a world full of pride for what we do, making every journey better - with no end of exciting career prospects to explore.
T

ogether, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while we transform for a digital future and ensure aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability and decarbonisation.
J

oin us on that journey through one of our emerging talent programmes and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too -- supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself and backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Come and be part of our winning team - Because there's no place like Heathrow.
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ur rewards
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e offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.
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orking Location
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ur graduate programmes offer a unique experience of Britain's busiest airport. Most of your time will be spent on-site working, so you'll need to be based in the UK and within commutable distance to Heathrow.
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ustainable Travel to work
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eathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.
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qual Opportunities
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s an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
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ight to Work
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e have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship at the start of the programme and beyond programme completion.


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pply today
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uccessful candidates will start in September 2026 Join us and discover a world of fresh possibilities every day. Please only submit one application. When reviewing your application, we will also assess your suitability for other opportunities based on your degree specialism.
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lease click 'Apply Now' below to submit your application.
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hank you and good luck!
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H
eathrow is an amazing backdrop to a career filled with unique opportunities. We are on an exciting journey to achieve our vision of being an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. Through creating capacity, transforming for a digital future and focusing on people and planet, we will make every journey better.
T

he scheme
T

he 2-year P

rocurement and Supply Chain Development Programme w

ill set you up for success, through rotations within different teams in Procurement.
T

he development programme includes rotations such as:
I

nfrastructure terminal works, Airside/Landside projects and Professional services E
ngineering and Security Operations, Surface Access and Sustainability T
echnology, Data, Systems and Data Reporting, Procurement Services, Cost and Pricing and Supplier Management Y

ou will get involved in a fascinating range of projects and tasks, growing your skill set every step of the way. With opportunities to gain experience across the department, from managing technology, carbon, sustainability, and infrastructure supply chain events, preparing executive strategy papers to negotiating new partnerships. You will be adding real value to the business and building the relationships that will set you up for a future in Procurement.
Y

ou will develop your technical and practical capabilities, such as strategy writing, contract drafting and negotiation, supplier market engagement and tendering. During the programme, we will support you towards completing your Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) accreditation. On completion of the programme, you can then look to become a Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (MCIPS).
S

upporting you for success
T

hroughout the programme you will be supported by a dedicated mentor who can answer any questions you may have about the organisation and help you find solutions to any challenges you may face. Plus, you will have a 'buddy' to show you the ropes until you find your feet.
I

n the final months of the programme, you will also have the support of a senior sponsor from our leadership team. They will be there to help you build your networks, challenge your thinking, and unlock opportunities.
W

hat we're looking for
W

e are looking for graduates with a real interest in developing a breadth of understanding in Procurement, who aspire to become our leaders of the future. In our ever-changing business, data and digital skills are increasingly important. You will need an analytical mindset with strong numerical ability to help you work through the challenges within the role. It is important for you to demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude, integrity, and a real passion for living our Heathrow values. We will give you the scope to build upon your excellent communication skills and show you how you can use these to effectively influence and negotiate through your career. We are seeking our future leaders in Procurement, so you need a flair for problem solving as well as demonstrating drive and ambition. There's only one you, and therefore somewhere in the airport there likely exists a challenge or opportunity that can only be unlocked by your unique mix of skills and traits. Can you find it? And more to the point, what will you do with it?
W

hat it's like to work here
T

here's something so special about working at one of the world's most iconic airports. Its sights. Its sounds. Its constant air of excitement. Heathrow is an amazing backdrop to begin a career filled with unique opportunities.
D

iscover a world full of fresh possibilities as you encounter people from all cultures, nationalities, and experiences. You'll be buzzing with stories to tell at the end of each day as you help us achieve our vision of being an extraordinary airport, fit for the future. There is a world full of pride for what we do, making every journey better - with no end of exciting career prospects to explore.
T

ogether, we're working to welcome millions more passengers while we transform for a digital future and ensure aviation can continue to be a force for good by leading global efforts in sustainability and decarbonisation.
J

oin us on that journey through one of our emerging talent programmes and we'll help you achieve your ambitions too -- supporting you to learn, encouraging you to be yourself and backing you to achieve more than you might ever have imagined. Come and be part of our winning team - Because there's no place like Heathrow.
O

ur rewards
W

e offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that will support you now and in the future. As well as performance-based annual bonuses and our longer-term Share in Success Bonus plans, we also offer generous annual leave allowances and market-leading pensions. With family friendly policies, access to private health insurance and a wide range of wellbeing tools, we'll support you to be at your best inside and outside work. And of course, we'll provide varied learning and development opportunities too. Here you'll find everything you need for a fulfilling career journey that can take you in exciting directions.
W

orking Location
O

ur graduate programmes offer a unique experience of Britain's busiest airport. Most of your time will be spent on-site working, so you'll need to be based in the UK and within commutable distance to Heathrow.
S

ustainable Travel to work
H

eathrow's Sustainable Travel Guide sets out easy and sustainable travel options that everyone can access.


E



qual Opportunities
A

s an equal opportunities employer, we encourage applications from all. We believe that diverse talent makes us stronger - not least because we welcome passengers from all corners of the globe, every single day. Heathrow is an accessible place to work. With five diversity networks, we champion inclusivity and celebrate individuality.
R

ight to Work
W

e have assessed this role and do not consider that we would be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route as the role does not meet the relevant Home Office criteria; therefore, applicants must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship at the start of the programme and beyond programme completion.
A

pply today
S

uccessful candidates will start in September 2026 Join us and discover a world of fresh possibilities every day. Please only submit one application. When reviewing your application, we will also assess your suitability for other opportunities based on your degree specialism.
P

lease click 'Apply Now' below to submit your application.
T

hank you and good luck!


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