2025 Graduate European Commercial Programme
The Graduate Opportunity
The INEOS Graduate programme is an early year career development programme designed to fast-track graduates into future leadership positions. Working predominantly in our petrochemical businesses, the programme sets graduates on a path towards a successful career in the commercial sector.
Over five years, you will undertake three distinct roles in key positions across various INEOS businesses, functions, and European countries. Each role is integral to the business it is based in and is carefully selected for its developmental potential. Spanning one to two years, these roles allow you to gain comprehensive knowledge and make meaningful contributions within the respective business area.
Each role you undertake will present you with new challenges, offering a diverse breadth of experiences and the chance to build vital networks for future leadership roles. We believe that exposure to different cultures is crucial in international business and our aim is for two of your rotations to be abroad.
As a non-hierarchical organisation, you will have direct access to senior management. Our open and direct approach to business ensures that you will have the opportunity to develop quickly in a role with real responsibilities from day one. Possible assignments within the programme include areas such as business analysis, procurement, product management, sales, supply chain and sustainability.
Your commitment will be rewarded with attractive conditions including on-the-job training, mentoring and opportunities to participate in global events.
The Requirements
We are looking for like-minded people who are passionate, ambitious, motivated, and determined to drive business success. To be eligible for the programme you should have:
- A minimum of a 2:1 degree (or equivalent for non-UK degrees) ideally in a numerate, technical, engineering or science related subject.
- Flexible and willing to relocate within Europe throughout the period of the programme.
- Strong commercial acumen and aptitude.
- A proactive ‘can-do’ attitude with a drive for initiative, action, and results.
- An open-minded and pragmatic approach to problem solving, unafraid to challenge conventional thinking – ‘take the mental brakes off’.
- The ability to work under pressure with confidence.
- Grit, rigour and a sense of humour.
We welcome applications from recent graduates with up to two years of relevant work experience.
What we offer:
- Responsibility from the start of your career
- A minimum of two rotations across key business areas
- Guaranteed placements at two of our European locations (Belgium, France, Germany, Spain, UK)
- Guidance and support from a senior management mentor
- Soft skills development through targeted training
- Centrally run corporate events facilitating learning and networking opportunities
- A strong emphasis on work-life balance, with a focus on fitness and health
- UK starting salary of £36,000 and a competitive equivalent in European locations
- Enhanced salary progression, attractive benefits, and an annual bonus
Application Process:
- Step 1 - Submit application via our career’s website
- Step 2 - Pre-screening questions sent to successful applications
- Stage 3 - Microsoft Teams Interview with a member of the HR Team
- Stage 4 - Virtual Assessment Centre.
- Stage 5 - In-Person Final Interviews in London or Rolle.
Are you IN?
Our Graduate Programme is scheduled to start in September 2025, however subject to business requirement, we may have some starting roles available before then.
To learn more about the programme and the different positions held by our current graduates, visit our INEOS Graduate page here (Graduates | INEOS Careers)
When applying please note that we can only consider applications uploaded to our online application system.