Information Technology Graduate Programme in Portsmouth

Overview

What will you do on the programme? Ready to kick-start your IT career? Join our IT Graduate Programme and become part of the team that powers our global operations. You’ll gain practical experience across a wide range of IT disciplines, working on real projects that make a difference. From day one, you’ll be involved in shaping our digital future, supporting the systems and services that underpin our business.

Depending on your interests and placements, you could explore areas such as data, enterprise systems, AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure, or strategic transformation. You might help shape our IT strategy or support smarter decision-making by building dashboards, data apps, and enabling predictive analytics. Your work may involve maintaining critical systems like SAP and IFS, enhancing cyber resilience through threat detection and risk management, or evolving infrastructure to ensure secure, scalable, and high-performing environments across cloud, connectivity, and operational platforms. In Business Relationship Management or the Project Management Office, you could help translate business needs into IT solutions, coordinate project delivery, and support governance across the portfolio. This is your opportunity to gain exposure to different areas of IT, develop your skills, and discover where your strengths and passions lie.

Programme structure

The programme runs for two years and is built around a series of structured placements. In your first year, you’ll rotate through core areas of the IT function including Strategy and Architecture, Development, Project Management, Business Relationship Management, the Transformation Office, and IT Services. These areas are the backbone of how we deliver value, drive innovation, and support the business. Each placement is designed to give you broad exposure and practical experience across the organisation. You’ll also be invited to drop-in sessions to explore other IT functions, helping you shape your second-year focus. In year two, you’ll dive deeper into specialist areas aligned to your interests and career goals, taking on more responsibility and contributing to strategic projects. Every placement is designed to support your development, helping you grow professionally as you take the first steps in your IT career.

Development and support

From day one, you’ll receive structured support, personalised training, and dedicated mentorship to help you excel throughout your programme and beyond. You’ll join our Graduate Development Programme, featuring expert-led masterclasses on communication, personal branding, resilience, and wellbeing. Our Emerging Talent team and the IT Graduate Steering Group will provide regular reviews and ongoing encouragement to help you stay on track and make the most of every opportunity.

Rewards and benefits

We want you to feel supported, valued and excited about what’s ahead. That’s why we offer a comprehensive package designed to support your development, your wellbeing and your life outside of work too. In addition to a minimum starting salary of £35,000, you’ll benefit from:

• A minimum of 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with agile working options subject to discussion with your manager
• Generous pension and employee share schemes
• Adaptable benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts
• Wellbeing support, covering mental, physical, financial, and social wellbeing, with services like our Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP service, and health checks

You’ll also have the chance to get involved in our STEM outreach activities and volunteering opportunities.

What you need to apply

What do you need to apply?

• You’ll need a (Hons) degree in Business or a STEM-related subject.
• Many of our graduate programmes are subject to Security Clearance and Trade Control restrictions which mean that your place of birth, nationality, citizenship, or residency you hold or have held may impact which programmes you are eligible for. For this programme, you must be able to achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and Security Check (SC) clearance.

Where you’ll be based

Places on our Information Technology programme for Autumn 2026 are available in Corporate Services. Our IT graduates are based across the UK. Lakeside near Portsmouth is our IT headquarters, but you can start your journey from any of our main hubs including Plymouth, Rosyth, Bristol and Leicester. We offer hybrid working on most placements, with a mix of remote and on-site work depending on the team and project. There may also be some occasional travel to other Babcock sites, giving you even more insight into how we work together across the business. We know that adaptability matters. That’s why we’re happy to talk about alternative working patterns during the recruitment process and support you in finding the balance that works for you.

Ready to apply?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and the programme may close early if we receive a high volume of interest. To give yourself the best chance of being considered, we recommend submitting your application and completing any required online assessments as soon as possible.