Business Transformation & Strategy Graduate Programme
Location(s): Swindon, Wiltshire, UK, SN5 6PB
Employer: RWE Group
Salary: starting at £39,000 p.a
About the role
Are you looking for a Graduate Programme with real impact and international opportunities? Join us at RWE and help shape the strategic backbone of our global operations. Our Business Transformation & Strategy Graduate Programme is designed to give you broad exposure to the functions that drive business growth and long-term success.
Across four six-month rotations, you’ll work in diverse areas such as:
* Project Management
* Communications & Events
* Business Transformation
* Sustainability
* New Business Implementation
* Compliance
* Back Office Functions
Your journey will begin in Swindon, UK, with the opportunity to rotate to other locations such as London, Essen (Germany), Singapore, or the US (Chicago or Austin). After the programme, you’ll be ready to take on a permanent role in one of our global locations and continue your career in corporate functions.
Job requirements and experience
Want to learn and grow alongside experienced experts? Excited to explore new markets with a commercial business that is expanding on a global scale? We’re looking for ambitious Graduates who want to make an impact in corporate functions. To succeed, you’ll bring:
* A degree (BSc, MSc or PhD) in any discipline
* Excellent communication skills and fluent English
* A collaborative, curious mindset with a drive to find new solutions
* Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial spirit
* Analytical skills and the ability to learn quickly
* Flexibility and mobility to travel internationally
* Motivation to take on challenges, both independently and as part of a team
This programme is designed for those who want to shape the business from a strategic support perspective, not for those looking to return to operational areas.
Community & development
At RWE, we have the energy to be inclusive and believe diversity drives success. You’ll be supported with a graduate buddy and a senior mentor, who can guide you through rotations and introduce you to key people in the business. Our development opportunities include networking events with senior managers and board members, and a strengths-based, personalized learning journey complemented by instructor-led training.
Most of our graduates continue their careers with us after the programme. The skills you gain provide a strong springboard for your future career.
Benefits
* Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus
* Company pension and discounted employee share scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to buy 5 extra days
* Two paid annual volunteer days
* International rotations with financial relocation support
* Enhanced family-friendly policies, including maternity support
* Free on-site healthcare and access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
* Access to modern offices, IT and diverse employee networks
How to apply
Apply before 13th October 2025 with just a few clicks: 90942
Please upload your resume and cover letter in English as one document. If you progress, you will be asked to share a copy of your transcript.
Find out more on rwe.com/graduates
Any further questions? Reach out to the Global Early Careers Team (rwestearlycareers@rwe.com).
We value diversity and welcome all applications — regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters
About us
RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the world’s energy markets. With headquarters in Essen, Germany, the team of around 2,200 drawn from over 90 countries operates Europe’s largest energy trading floor, trading electricity, gas, commodities and CO2 emission allowances and optimising power plant dispatch and renewables electricity sales.
We are tech-led and customer-focused, with an agile mindset that supports growth and learning. Our graduate programmes help you shape your career with opportunities to develop and succeed.
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