About this Programme

• Overview

  An Assessment Centre for this programme is scheduled for Wednesday 10th February 2027 at an external London venue.

  Salary:

  £31,000 + £1,000 welcome bonus once settled in the business. An additional uplift is also provided for employees based at a London site.

  Duration:

  3 years, commencing 1st September 2027. Site TBC — could be London or Lincolnshire.

  If you share our passion for great food, you can expect a wide range of opportunities, development and support throughout our HR Graduate Programme, helping you build the skills, knowledge and confidence to grow your career in HR. Programme. Our three-year HR Graduate Programme offers comprehensive experience across both factory and central HR functions, providing you with a well-rounded understanding of the people agenda and preparing you for future senior HR roles

  • Generalist HR and HR processes

  • People reporting, data and analytics

  • Understanding business priorities and challenges

  • Using data effectively to inform decision-making

  • Communication and relationship-building

  • Stakeholder management
  • Research, analysis and problem-solving

  We expect your first six months to be spent within our People Services team, where you will develop a strong foundation in HR processes and practices. You will then move into operational learning, building your experience and preparing you for your second year in Operational HR which will be based at one of our manufacturing sites across the UK

  In your third year, you will gain valuable experience within our Central People and Rewards teams, broadening your understanding of the wider people strategy and developing your expertise across key areas of HR.

  Throughout the programme, you will be given opportunities to take on activities and projects designed to stretch your knowledge, challenge your thinking and support your continued development.

• Why this programme

  You will have a dedicated Programme Champion as a key contact, a mentor to guide your development, and a line manager who conducts regular performance reviews. You’ll join a cohort of up to 20 other graduates and connect with a broad network of alumni, supported throughout by on-the-job training. Benefits include relocation financial assistance (repayable if you leave before October 2027), an additional holiday purchase scheme, a pension scheme and access to Greencore’s employee benefits platform.

• About you

  • Degree: Achieved or expected to achieve at least a 2:2+ honours degree in any discipline but with a preference towards Human Resources, Psychology, Business Management/Administration
  • Experience: At least three months of relevant work experience or demonstrated experience as working as part of a team.
  • Work Eligibility: Right to work in the UK for a minimum of 3 years from
    September 2025
  • Motivation: A clear motivation to deepen knowledge of the food industry, with a desire to learn how Human Resources supports business success.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to complete three 12-month placements at different locations across the UK (we will consider your preferences).
  • Cultural Fit: Alignment with Greencore’s values and a strong fit for our organization.
  • An ability to apply practical ideas and demonstrate your adaptability
  • A curiosity to explore, learn and show initiative with an ability to demonstrate good attention to detail