Graduate jobs in Swindon

Swindon's major employers run graduate schemes and hire graduates directly. Nationwide's development programmes are the most high-profile, but the NHS, council, engineering firms, and others also recruit graduates. Application deadlines for schemes are often in autumn for the following year.

Graduate jobs and schemes – Swindon
Graduate jobs and schemes in Swindon. Credit: Unsplash
Nationwide schemesPayments, Change, IT
Apply autumnFor next year intake
Hybrid workingTypical arrangement

Nationwide graduate programmes

Nationwide runs annual graduate development programmes based in Swindon. Recent programmes include the Payments Development Programme (2 years, rotations, optional apprenticeship) and the Change Development Programme (18 months, IT and business transformation). Salaries are competitive (e.g. £32,500+). Applications usually open in autumn – see Nationwide jobs Swindon and nationwidejobs.co.uk.

NHS and healthcare

Great Western Hospital and the NHS trust offer graduate-level roles in nursing, allied health, and management. Check NHS Jobs and the trust's recruitment pages. See NHS jobs Swindon.

Engineering and tech

Intel, Williams Racing, Tokamak Energy, and engineering firms recruit graduates in design, manufacturing, and related disciplines. Check employer careers sites and Bright Network, LinkedIn, and Reed.

Local government

Swindon Borough Council hires graduates for various schemes and direct entry roles. See Swindon council jobs.

Where to look

Graduate schemes: employer websites, Bright Network, Target Jobs, Prospects. General graduate roles: Indeed, LinkedIn, Reed. Apply early – many schemes close by December for a September start.

See also Nationwide jobs, engineering jobs, and moving to Swindon.

Nationwide graduate schemes

Apply for Swindon-based programmes.

Nationwide Careers

Information correct as of February 2026. Scheme dates and vacancies change. Check employer sites for current opportunities.