New Generations Graduate Programme 2026

Job Posting TitleNew Generations Graduate Programme 2026Salary Band£28,815Job DescriptionReady to kick-start your career and make a real difference from day one?Through Our New Generations Graduate Programme, we invest in the future. We're looking for curious, ambitious graduates with a passion for data, AI, technology, and business management-people who want more than just a typical graduate programme. This is your opportunity to apply your skills in a way that delivers real impact, helping shape decisions, improve experiences, and drive meaningful change across our organisation.We have opportunities to join our Graduate Programme in the following business areas:FinanceRiskNewcastle Strategic SolutionsTechnology & TransformationMembers, Products, and Branch Network (Building Societies)About the ProgrammeOur New Generations Graduate Programme is all about you-your growth, your ideas, and your future. We're not just developing graduates; we're investing in the next generation of leaders who will help shape where we go next.This is a programme where you won't just observe-you'll contribute from the start, gaining exposure to meaningful work and building skills that truly matter. You'll be supported every step of the way, in an environment that values fresh thinking, encourages innovation, and gives you a voice.This is a structured 24-month programme that combines:Hands-on, on-the-job learningWorkshops and structured development to build your technical and professional skillsOpportunities to contribute to work that shapes decisions, improves processes and creates value.Rotations within your core business area, developing depth of expertiseImmersions across other parts of the organisation, giving you a full understanding of how we operate and our key prioritiesPeer learning, mentoring and ongoing supportYou'll gain a well-rounded experience that builds both depth and breadth, helping you understand not just what we do, but how every part of the organisation connects to deliver for our members.By the end of the programme, you'll have developed strong technical capability, commercial awareness, and the confidence to take the next step in your career. We'll support you in applying for a permanent role within the Society, helping you transition from graduate to valued colleague with a clear future ahead.About You - Be the ChangeWe're looking for graduates who are ready to make a difference and bring our behaviours to life:Be Curious - You're motivated to learn, ask questions and explore how you can create impact.Be Courageous - You're willing to challenge the status quo, share new ideas and step outside your comfort zone to drive improvement and innovation.Be Collaborative - You work well with others, value different perspectives and build strong, positive relationships.Be Efficient - You look for smarter, simpler ways of doing things-using insight and innovation to improve outcomes.Be Accountable - You take ownership of your work, act with integrity and deliver on your commitments.You will also bring:A 2:1 degree or above in a relevant subject completed in the last 3 years, for example:Data ScienceArtificial IntelligenceMachine LearningComputer ScienceITBusiness StudiesEconomicsAble to commute to our Cobalt Head Office (near Newcastle Upon Tyne) on a daily basis.About UsThe Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities.As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:FinancialCorporate bonus scheme (on target 5%, up to a maximum 10%)Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)Annual performance related pay reviewsColleague mortgage schemeElectric car salary sacrifice schemeLife assurance (4x salary) and income protectionAccess to our financial advisersAccess to a range of high street and online discountsWork/Life BalanceA 35-hour weekly contract - We are happy to talk flexible working and welcome discussions25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (rises to 30 with length of service)The option to buy and sell up to 5 days' holidayHybrid working (typically 3 days' home based)Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthoodHealth and WellbeingAccess to a health cash plan through a Medicash schemeAccess to an employee assistance programmeFree onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gym'sTwo paid volunteering days' each yearCycle to work schemeRecognising there's no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we're committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you, you can contact your Recruiter for this vacancy at :Newcastle Building Society