HR Graduate

Overview

REQ :129983

JOB TITLE: People (Human Resources) Graduate Programme

POSTING END DATE:21/01/2026

START DATE:07/09/2026

PROGRAMME DURATION:2 years

LOCATION:Gaydon and Whitley - Travel to other site locations may be required (including Solihull, Castle Bromwich, the Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton and the Battery Assembly Centre in Birmingham).

Hybrid working is potentially available, depending on the area and manager. JLR is a multi-site business and you’ll be required to spend time working with different departments at several locations.

Eligibility JLR’s graduate programmes are not eligible for sponsorship and therefore, we will only accept applications for this programme from candidates with the unrestricted right to work in the UK for an indefinite period. (If you are on a tier 4 student visa or a graduate route visa you are not eligible to apply to this programme).

About the programme Our graduate programme is where your ambition meets automotive innovation. Learn from visionary industry experts, build your network and gain invaluable industry insight. Become integral to our future and build the exceptional career you deserve. Arrive with potential. Grow with freedom. Your career starts here.

At JLR, we’re reimagining the future of modern luxury—and our people are at the heart of that transformation. As part of our People Graduate Programme, you’ll play a vital role in shaping an employee experience that empowers creativity, purpose, and excellence across every stage of the journey.

Our People Chapter drives three strategic themes:

• Power Our People & Purpose – Building a culture rooted in purpose and the Creators’ Code.
• Become Excellent at the Essentials – Creating an environment where everyone can do their best work.
• Transform Our Organisation and Workforce – Developing the skills and agility needed for today and tomorrow.

Through pivotal programmes in Skills, Culture, and People Operating Model, we’re advancing a bold people agenda that supports enterprise-wide missions and delivers measurable impact. This is your opportunity to join a team that’s not only shaping the future of JLR but redefining what’s possible for our people.

If you’re passionate about innovation, transformation, and creating experiences that matter, this is where your journey begins. Together, let’s build an organisation where possibilities are limitless—and our collective potential knows no bounds.

Over two years, you’ll take on dynamic rotations across key areas such as Organisation Design, Talent Strategy, and Business Operations, gaining real-world experience that matters.

Alongside these rotations, you’ll build strong foundations in core HR practices like employee relations—the essentials that keep our people agenda thriving.

Throughout the programme, you’ll develop human skills that amplify technology, master change management, and gain insights that make you future-focused. This is your chance to influence culture, drive transformation, and create experiences that matter.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose and help shape the future of modern luxury, your journey begins here.

Our graduate programme is all about helping you grow and thrive. You’ll get to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, build connections, and gain valuable insights that will set you up for success.

We’re here to support you every step of the way, both personally and professionally, so you can reach your full potential. As a graduate, you’ll join a bespoke learning programme designed and delivered in partnership with our external training partner, Ashorne Hill. You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, decision making and problem solving, personal branding, and self-care. Plus, you’ll have dedicated off-the-job learning time and the ongoing support of our Early Careers Delivery team, who will be with you throughout your journey.

During the programme, you’ll sharpen your creative and strategic thinking, develop leadership skills, and contribute to key business projects. By the time you finish, you’ll be ready to make an impact and…