Arriva Group

Arriva Sustainability Graduate role supporting climate strategy, ESG reporting, sustainability projects and data-driven initiatives to improve the environmental and social impact of passenger transport.Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it. We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward. Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Graduate Opportunity As a Sustainability Graduate, you'll contribute to the work shaping a more sustainable future for passenger transport across Arriva. Through a range of sustainability-focused projects and experiences, you'll develop an understanding of the environmental, social and governance priorities that support our business strategy and long-term success. This includes supporting the delivery of our climate change strategy and contributing to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) reporting and disclosures for investors and other stakeholders. Working with colleagues across different functions and areas of the business, you'll help identify opportunities, analyse data, monitor progress and support initiatives that create positive outcomes for our customers, operations, communities and the wider environment. You'll gain valuable insight into how sustainability influences decision-making within a large international organisation, while developing skills in areas such as project management, stakeholder engagement, data analysis and commercial awareness. What We’re Looking For: We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one. What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop their Arriva Graduate EDGE. About You: We’re open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. We’re particularly interested in people who: Are passionate about creating positive environmental, social and business impact Enjoy exploring complex challenges and developing practical solutions Are curious about how organisations can operate more sustainably Are comfortable working with data and evidence to inform decision-making Can communicate clearly and produce high-quality written content for a range of audiences Are confident influencing others and building compelling business cases to support sustainable change Enjoy collaborating with a wide range of teams and stakeholders Want to contribute to the future of transport and mobility The Graduate Programme Alongside your role, you'll be part of our two-year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva. The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you explore different career pathways and build a strong foundation for your future career.  You may have opportunities to undertake sustainability-related learning and professional development, helping you build the knowledge and skills needed to contribute to a more sustainable future for our business and the communities we serve.  Eligibility Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need: To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered) The right to work in the UK permanently Availability to join the programme in September 2027 Willingness to travel where required as part of the programme 

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Arriva Graduate Trainee Solicitor programme provides a two-year legal training contract with placements across commercial, regulatory, company secretarial, operational and personal injury law, leading toward qualification as a solicitor.Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it. We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward. Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Graduate Opportunity As a Trainee Solicitor on our Graduate Programme, you'll join our in-house Legal team on a two-year training contract designed to take you through qualification as a solicitor of England and Wales. You’ll gain hands-on experience across a range of legal specialisms, supervised throughout by qualified solicitors.  Over two years, you'll complete structured placements across our legal function, developing a broad understanding of how legal advice supports one of Europe's leading passenger transport businesses.  From supporting operational teams, commercial growth projects and regulatory compliance to working on company secretarial matters and personal injury cases, you'll play a genuine role in helping the business navigate complex legal challenges while building the experience needed for your future legal career. This is a full-time, two-year training contract. We provide the supervision, training and practical experience you need to qualify as a solicitor at the end of it. Throughout your training contract you’ll have: Day-to-day supervision, we will review your work, give you regular feedback and increase your responsibility as your confidence grows A supervisor for each seat, plus a senior solicitor who oversees your training across the full two years Regular progress reviews mapped to the SRA’s Statement of Solicitor Competence, so you always know where you stand and what to focus on next Work that counts as Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) under the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) route, confirmed with the SRA by a solicitor in our team A structured learning programme covering legal skills, professional conduct and ethics, and commercial awareness What We’re Looking For: We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one. What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop their Arriva Graduate EDGE. About You: We're open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. To be eligible for this role you’ll need to have passed both SQE1 and SQE2 before the programme starts, and be ready to commence a training contract.  We're particularly interested in people who: Are curious, proactive and eager to learn Enjoy solving problems and thinking critically Have strong communication and relationship-building skills Can analyse information and apply sound judgement Enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders Have excellent attention to detail and professionalism Are interested in commercial law and the wider business environment Aspire to build a career as a qualified solicitor  The Graduate Programme Alongside your role, you'll also be part of our two-year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva. The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you build a strong foundation for your future legal career.  Alongside practical experience across multiple legal specialisms, you'll have opportunities to develop your commercial awareness, stakeholder management and professional skills while working towards becoming qualified as a solicitor.  Eligibility Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need: To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered) To have passed both SQE1 and SQE2 before September 2027 and be eligible to commence a training contract The right to work in the UK permanently  Availability to join the programme in September 2027 Willingness to travel where required as part of the programme 

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Arriva Finance Graduate programme provides rotational experience across areas such as tax, treasury, accounting and reporting, forecasting and budgeting while developing commercial and financial skills.Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it. We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward. Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Graduate Opportunity As a Finance Graduate, you'll gain broad exposure to the teams and activities that help drive financial performance and support strategic decision-making across Arriva. Over the course of the programme, you'll complete three rotations across a range of finance disciplines, which may include Tax, Treasury, Accounting & Reporting, and Forecasting & Budgeting. Along the way, you'll develop technical expertise, commercial awareness and a deeper understanding of how finance supports business performance and growth. You'll have opportunities to contribute to business projects, collaborate with colleagues across different functions and gain insight into the financial and commercial decisions that help drive our organisation forward. What We’re Looking For: We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one. What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop their Arriva Graduate EDGE. About You: We're open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. We're particularly interested in people who: Enjoy working with data and numbers  Are curious about how organisations perform and grow  Like analysing problems, identifying trends and drawing conclusions  Want to understand how financial information supports business decisions  Are motivated to develop towards a professional career in finance  Enjoy working collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders  Are interested in balancing commercial objectives with long-term business success The Graduate Programme Alongside your role, you'll be part of our two-year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva. The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you explore different career pathways and build a strong foundation for your future career.  There may be opportunities to work towards a professional finance qualification, such as CIMA, helping you develop the technical, commercial and leadership skills needed for a successful career in finance.  Eligibility Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need: To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered) The right to work in the UK permanently Availability to join the programme in September 2027 Willingness to travel where required as part of the programme 

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Arriva Business Development Graduate role supporting strategic growth through commercial opportunities, major tenders, M&A, investment analysis and long-term business planning.Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it. We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward. Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Graduate Opportunity As a Business Development Graduate, you'll gain exposure to the activities that help shape Arriva's future growth and strategic direction.  Throughout the programme, you'll support strategic planning and insight activities, the delivery of commercial opportunities such as large-scale tender projects and transformational mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well as a range of other business development initiatives. You'll develop an understanding of how organisations identify growth opportunities, evaluate investments and make strategic decisions in complex commercial environments.  Working with colleagues across different functions and markets, you'll analyse information, develop recommendations and contribute to projects that support Arriva's long-term growth ambitions.  What We’re Looking For: We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one. What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop their Arriva Graduate EDGE. About You: We're open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. However, this role may be particularly attractive to individuals with a background in Transport Studies, Economics, Finance, Accountancy, Engineering, Data Analytics or other analytical disciplines who are keen to apply their knowledge in a transport focused, commercial and strategic environment.  We're particularly interested in people who:  Are curious about how organisations grow, compete and evolve  Enjoy researching and analysing qualitative and quantitative information to support strategic, commercial and operational projects. This could include identifying tender and M&A opportunities, assessing market trends and drawing insights from data to support Arriva's organic and inorganic growth ambitions  Have strong Microsoft Excel skills, with an interest in further developing your capabilities in financial analysis, modelling and valuation  Can prepare high-quality presentations in Microsoft PowerPoint and produce professional documents and reports in Microsoft Word  Like solving complex problems and thinking strategically  Can build strong relationships and communicate ideas effectively with a range of stakeholders  Have an interest in commercial decision-making, business performance and long-term value creation  Are motivated by the challenge of identifying opportunities that drive growth and improve business outcomes  Have a continuous improvement mindset and enjoy finding smarter, more efficient ways of working  Are confident bringing fresh perspectives and ideas, with a willingness to challenge existing approaches and contribute to the ongoing development of the team  Are interested in working in an international environment and collaborating with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds  Are comfortable using AI tools to enhance productivity, generate insights, improve problem-solving and identify new ways of working  The Graduate Programme Alongside your role, you'll be part of our two-year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva.  The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you explore different career pathways and build a strong foundation for your future career.  Through a blend of practical experience and targeted development opportunities, you'll strengthen your commercial awareness, strategic thinking, financial acumen and stakeholder management skills. You'll also gain insight into how Arriva identifies growth opportunities, develops partnerships and supports long-term business success across an international organisation.  There may also be opportunities to work towards a professional qualification in finance, corporate finance or a related discipline, helping you develop the commercial, analytical and financial skills that support strategic business decision-making.   Eligibility Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need: To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered) The right to work in the UK permanently  Availability to join the programme in September 2027  Willingness to travel where required in the UK and continental Europe as part of the programme  

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Arriva Digital Graduate role supporting digital transformation across rail services through AI, business intelligence, data analytics, digital technologies and process improvement.Every day, millions of people rely on transport to access the people, places and opportunities that matter most. At Arriva, we're shaping the future of passenger transport and investing in the people who will help lead it. We are one of Europe's leading passenger transport partners, helping people get to work, education, healthcare, family and the moments that matter. Operating across 11 countries, with around 35,000 colleagues and more than 1.5 billion passenger journeys each year, we're a business with the scale to make a difference and the ambition to keep moving forward. Through our Graduate Programme, we're looking for talented graduates who are curious, motivated to learn and ready to grow their careers with us. If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. The Graduate Opportunity As an Arriva Rail Services Graduate specialising in Digital, you'll help explore how technology can improve the way Arriva's rail services operate, making journeys better for customers and creating efficiencies across the business. You'll work alongside colleagues who are driving innovation and digital transformation across the rail network. During the programme, you'll gain experience in areas such as digital technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), business intelligence (BI), data analytics and process improvement. You'll develop an understanding of how digital solutions can solve real business challenges while building valuable technical and problem-solving skills for your future career. What We’re Looking For: We're not expecting you to have all the answers. We're looking for graduates with curiosity, drive and the confidence to keep learning. People who take ownership, build positive relationships and want to make a meaningful contribution from day one. What matters most is your potential. We're looking for people who are eager to learn, motivated to grow and ready to develop their Arriva Graduate EDGE. About You: We're open to applications from graduates of all degree disciplines. We're particularly interested in people who:  Are curious, proactive and eager to learn Enjoy solving problems and thinking creatively Have strong communication and relationship-building skills Can analyse information and use data to support decision-making Enjoy working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders Are interested in business transformation, project delivery and innovation Have an interest in commercial opportunities and digital technologies  The Graduate Programme Alongside your role, you'll be part of our two-year graduate development programme, benefiting from structured learning, mentoring, exposure to senior leaders and a connected graduate network across Arriva. The breadth of experience gained throughout the programme will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to support digital innovation across the business. You may also have opportunities to undertake relevant learning and professional development in areas such as artificial intelligence, business intelligence, data analytics, digital technologies and project management.  Eligibility Requirements To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need: To be on track to achieve, or have already achieved, a degree (2:1 preferred, with strong 2:2 applications considered) The right to work in the UK permanently Availability to join the programme in September 2027 Willingness to travel where required in the UK  

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