Business Operations Graduate

Business Operations Graduate

A leading operations and strategic transformation consultancy is seeking an ambitious graduate to join its close-knit Head Office team. The organisation partners with high-profile clients across the public and private sectors including healthcare, defence, infrastructure, and retail, to unlock complexity and deliver lasting, measurable impact.

Known for its exceptional workplace culture, the company prioritises professional excellence, collaboration, and the development of its people.

Role Summary
This is a varied, high-impact graduate position based in the head office (requiring a minimum of three days a week in office).

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring that delivery teams hold the correct clearances required for projects of national importance. Additionally, as the company expands its international footprint, the person in this role will help build the operational foundations necessary to support work across new geographies.

As the day-to-day administrator for security vetting, the successful candidate will also be required to undergo and maintain security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Vetting and Screening Processes: Own the employee background checking and security clearance processes from end-to-end. This includes managing applications, renewals, and compliance requirements, while serving as the internal point of contact for clearance queries.
• Drive Process Improvement: Take ownership of an internal transformation initiative to review, strengthen, and improve how vetting services are delivered across the organisation.
• Supplier Management: Build and maintain relationships with external screening providers and suppliers, ensuring high service quality and performance.
• Support International Expansion: Assist with the logistics of global growth, including coordinating international travel, managing visa and insurance requirements, and establishing operational processes for new markets.

Are you a good fit?

The organisation is looking for an ambitious graduate ready to take on real responsibility from day one. Prior experience in operations or security screening is not required; the focus is on drive, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements:

A strong academic background (typically a 2:1 degree or above in any discipline) combined with analytical thinking and methodical problem-solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust quickly and handle sensitive, confidential information with high discretion.

A proactive, ownership-driven mindset, with the comfort to navigate ambiguity in a growing business.

Development and Rewards
The organisation is committed to maximising the potential of its employees through structured on-the-job feedback, stretching projects, and guidance from experienced colleagues.

Compensation: A highly competitive starting salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance, pension contributions, and 25 days of annual leave (plus public holidays).