There has never been a better time to be a Morrisons Graduate. As a business that thrives on talent, with an impressive record of success: New stores, new manufacturing units, huge investment in talent and resources - the next few years are set to be the most exciting in our history.

That's why we're searching for the next generation of Leaders to build on this success. In particular we are looking for people who work well as part of a team and have the leadership skills, passion, commitment, integrity and drive to make things happen.

You are the senior management of the future, individuals who can help us compete and win. We're as ambitious as you are. The programmes we have in-place are designed to make the most of the qualities you've got, developing your full potential, giving you a real commercial edge and focus, preparing you for a future with us.

This year we have places on two of our enhanced schemes - Retail and Manufacturing. Whether you have, or are on target to get a good degree and are looking for a fresh challenge, this is the start. We're looking for the qualities that all our top leaders share - customer focus, a can-do approach and a drive to deliver the best - every day.

Find out more about where a degree, passion and ambition can take you...

Manufacturing/Food Science/Human Resources Scheme

The scheme consists of an intensive 15 month programme with the overall aim of preparing candidates for a future senior leadership position within one of our Manufacturing divisions.

Induction: This is a comprehensive introduction to the business, that will cover all aspects and prepare you for the main programme.

The programme: The programme has been specifically designed to equip you with the required knowledge, skills and behaviours in order for you to take up your first leadership role. It will incorporate either Manufacturing / Food Science / HR processes - covering a large number of our diverse functions. You will be exposed to a variety of development opportunities including practical projects, problem solving, off the job training and shadowing. You will also be given the opportunity to enhance and practice your people management skills. For the duration of the programme you will be allocated the support of a dedicated mentor and will receive regular feedback on your progress.

It's an intense, but highly rewarding 15 months that will prepare you for a senior role in an exciting and constantly evolving part of our business.

Retail Scheme

The retail scheme covers an intensive 15 months that will see graduates cover all aspects of retail working towards a senior manager appointment and the overall aim of preparing candidates for a future Store Management position of their own.

Induction: Covers all legal aspects such of Food Hygiene, health and safety, COSHH and retail skills.

The first three months. Includes a large number of key competencies that will prepare you for leadership and will be signed off by your Store Manager.

The remaining 12 months: Is all about ensuring that you are 'duty competent'. This covers essential areas such as opening and closing a store, key operational areas and gaining a through understanding of operational processes. There are 21 competencies to achieve, a close personal mentoring with the Store Manager and a broad preparation of business knowledge through learning with all departments.

At every stage you will get progress feedback, a structured process that will enable you to see your progress as it happens and benefit from the advice and help of our training team and operational staff. At the end of the course, you will be accredited as a fully fledged manager and a key part of the retailing team. Assigned your own area and learning as you go, you have a bright future ahead as one of our future Store Managers - and beyond!

Qualification requirements:

Our qualification entry requirements are straightforward - but it’s your personality, passion, drive and energy that we will be looking at closely. As we’ve said, you are the future - a potential senior manager who will influence our business, lead people and make crucial decisions that will shape the environment you’re working in. So qualities and personality are something that we will be looking at closely. Retailing is hard work - involves working long hours and weekends - but is also highly involved and rewarding.

To join the Graduate Scheme you need:

• A 2:1 or above in a relevant business related degree. Though candidates demonstrating exceptional aptitude with a degree in other areas will certainly be considered.
• A valid permit to work in the UK.

In addition to this we are looking for leadership and good communication skills, customer focus, the ability to think through challenges and a teamwork approach.