Edwards Evolve UK - Global Graduate Programme

Starting September 2025, the Edwards Evolve Programme is designed to develop graduates at pace for a career in a truly global organisation. Supporting the development of a global mindset early so colleagues are ready to go any place at any time to support our growth. The programme has a clear focus to build graduates professional capability over a 2-year period where they will rotate and work cross-functionally in roles with real responsibility whilst continuously testing and developing skills. 

The role

Your mission is, to support the organisation by developing key marketing skills across a variety of disciplines whilst gaining exposure to diverse marketing disciplines and contributing to the success of our business.

You will hold various roles as you rotate between the core specialist marketing teams. You will support real projects that shape the future of the organisation and collaborate with global teams to better serve our customers.

As part of the Edwards Evolve Graduate Programme, you will participate in a 2-year structured rotational programme that explores various aspects of marketing, including but not limited to:

• Sustainability and business development
• Customer and market sector trends
• Sales development
• Marketing and communications
• Product marketing

• You will have first-hand experience working on projects alongside experienced employees to gain practical insights into the different types of marketing activities.
• You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify business challenges, propose solutions, and contribute to the development of business strategies. 
• You will be supported by a mentor from within Edwards to help navigate career paths and share key industry insights. 
• You will participate in continuous learning through workshops, training sessions, and access to industry-leading resources to enhance technical and soft skills. 
• You will contribute to the development of cutting-edge solutions, driving innovation within the company. 
• You will build a strong professional network by connecting with colleagues, mentors, and fellow programme participants. 

At the end of the programme, you will be ready to start your career in Sustainability, Business Development, Market Development, Product Management or in our Marketing Communications team.  

About you

• You are a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, or a current graduate on track to graduate in 2025 (e.g., Business, Marketing, Finance, Environmental Sustainability for Marketing or a related field). 
• You have a strong passion for marketing activities. 
• You have excellent communication and people skills. 
• You possess an analytical mindset and good problem-solving abilities. 
• You work well in a team and adapt to a fast-paced environment. 
• You are eager to learn and a have a proactive attitude. 
• You can demonstrate good organisational, time management and personal management skills - self-reliance and the ability to take initiative. 
• You have advanced Microsoft Office Suite skills. 
• You are globally mobile and happy to relocate during the programme to one of our international locations.  
• You are fluent in English, as this is our internal language. 

What you’ll get from us

• A competitive starting salary and bonus of 7.5%. 

• Pension with a company contribution of up to 8%. 
• Life Assurance of 4 x basic salary. 
• 25 days holiday. 
• Hybrid working environment. 
• Experience with working with a diverse global team, with opportunities for global career progression. 
• A learning culture which will support you on your journey. 
• A culture known for respectful interaction, ethical behaviour, and integrity. 
• New challenges and new things to learn every day. 
• You will experience an onboarding program, including guidance by a personal buddy. 
• We support you and your well-being with different programs like running groups, family parties, team events, and more. 
• Are you missing something? Help shape it and bring in your ideas. 

Job location

We are in Burgess Hill, West Sussex working in a hybrid model. International travel will be required, and an international assignment will form part of the programme. 

What to expect

The next stage of the application process are online tests and video interviews. We will send you an email within a few weeks of your applying to let you know if your application is being progressed. 

Should you be successful, we will be running the assessment centres in February 2025. 

Want to know more?

For more information about Edwards and where your career can take you, please visit our website: Early Careers - Edwards Vacuum