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REQ ID: 129983
JOB TITLE: People (Human Resources) Graduate Programme
POSTING END DATE: 21/01/2026
START DATE: 07/09/2026
PROGRAMME DURATION: 2 years
LOCATION: Gaydon and Whitley - Travel to other site locations may be required (including Solihull, Castle Bromwich, the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton and the Battery Assembly Centre in Birmingham).
Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.
JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship and therefore, we will only accept applications for this programme from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period (if you are on a tier 4 student visa or a graduate route visa you are not eligible to apply to this programme).
ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL
JLR’s graduate programme is where your ambition meets automotive innovation. Learn from visionary industry experts, build your network and gain invaluable industry insight. Become integral to our future and build the exceptional career you deserve. Arrive with potential. Grow with freedom.
Your career starts here.
PEOPLE (HUMAN RESOURCES) GRADUATE PROGRAMME
At JLR, we’re reimagining the future of modern luxury—and our people are at the heart of that transformation. As part of our People Graduate Programme, you’ll play a vital role in shaping an employee experience that empowers creativity, purpose, and excellence across every stage of the journey.
Our People Chapter drives three strategic themes:
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Power Our People & Purpose – Building a culture rooted in purpose and the Creators’ Code.
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Become Excellent at the Essentials – Creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.
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Transform Our Organisation and Workforce – Developing the skills and agility needed for today and tomorrow.
Through pivotal programmes in Skills, Culture, and People Operating Model, we’re advancing a bold people agenda that supports enterprise-wide missions and delivers measurable impact. This is your opportunity to join a team that’s not only shaping the future of JLR but redefining what’s possible for our people.
If you’re passionate about innovation, transformation, and creating experiences that matter, this is where your journey begins. Together, let’s build an organisation where possibilities are limitless—and our collective potential knows no bounds.
Over two years, you’ll take on dynamic rotations across key areas such as Organisation Design, Talent Strategy, and Business Operations, gaining real-world experience that matters.
Alongside these rotations, you’ll build strong foundations in core HR practices like employee relations—the essentials that keep our people agenda thriving.
Throughout the programme, you’ll develop human skills that amplify technology, master change management, and gain insights that make you future-focused. This is your chance to influence culture, drive transformation, and create experiences that matter.
If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of modern luxury, your journey begins here.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Our graduate programme is all about helping you grow and thrive. You’ll get to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, build connections, and gain valuable insights that will set you up for success.
We’re here to support you every step of the way, both personally and professionally, so you can reach your full potential. As a graduate, you’ll join a bespoke learning programme designed and delivered in partnership with our external training partner, Ashorne Hill. You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, decision making and problem solving, personal branding, and self-care. Plus, you’ll have dedicated off-the-job learning time and the ongoing support of our Early Careers Delivery team, who will be with you throughout your journey.
During the programme, you’ll sharpen your creative and strategic thinking, develop leadership skills, and contribute to key business projects. By the time you finish, you’ll be ready to make an impact and play a vital role in shaping the future of JLR.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
To join the People Graduate Programme, you’ll need to be on track for at least a 2:2 degree in any discipline and bring curiosity, creativity, and a passion for solving business challenges.
We’re looking for individuals with strong analytical and interpersonal skills, confidence to champion new ideas, and the adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A future-focused mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to turn insights into action will set you apart as you help shape the future of work at JLR.
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Our 2026 graduate programme salary is £32,000, with a £2,000 joining bonus to welcome you to JLR. After two years, you will progress from the graduate programme on a £39,000 salary. In addition, JLR offer a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, excellent pension provisions and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from well-known retailers and sports clubs.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
At JLR, we’re passionate about our people. They are at the heart of our business. We’re committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive culture that is representative of the society in which we live; a culture in which every one of our employees can bring their authentic self to work and reach their full potential.
JLR is committed to delivering equal opportunities for all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with our recruitment team so we can accommodate your needs.
To learn more about diversity and inclusion at JLR, please visit our website.
ARRIVE AS YOU ARE. ACHIEVE THE EXCEPTIONAL.
You will channel your curiosity and creativity every day, sharpening your skills for a successful, transformative career. You own your development, and only you can make it happen. We’ll be there right by your side in your pursuit of exceptional, and we’ll provide all the encouragement and support you need for a long, fulfilling career. Your potential for impact starts here.
Please be aware that we may close our programmes at any point and at short notice based on the volume of applications received. To give yourself the best chance of being considered for a place on this programme, please apply early.
You can find out more about our graduates and how they play their part on:
Facebook – @lifeatJLR
Instagram – @lifeatjlr
LinkedIn- JLR
YouTube - @JLRYouTube
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