Calling all graduates!
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Get notified the minute jobs become available and find out more about our upcoming graduate workshops by signing up here.
The job matching service has been created to bring jobs to you – to help you with your job search. Submit your CV and select the job areas that interest you and we will contact you to let you know when relevant graduate jobs become available
Accelerate your career as a Venture Graduate
As a Venture Graduate, we'll help you take your first step on the career ladder - and land your ideal job.
Connect with quality employers and current graduate level opportunities that motivate and excite you
Experience workshops tailored to helping you understand your strengths and succeed in the Venture Graduate process
Get fast tracked with our best in class development programme to future proof your skills set
Ongoing support & events, as part of the Venture Graduate community - committed to your wellbeing & progression
Exclusive membership of a global network of industry leading, business mentors to help you thrive and prosper in your career
Join our Venture Graduate community
We want you to benefit from interesting, challenging and rewarding work that enables you to learn and continually progress in your career.
That’s why we partner with quality, ambitious employers in a wide variety of sectors, including those leading the way in digital transformation and technology, sustainability, innovation and creativity.
Our employer partners share our values of encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion, and are committed to recognising you for who you are & what you can bring.
Graduate Testimonials
Why Cardiff Capital Region?
Cardiff Capital Region has plenty of opportunities for Venture Graduates. It’s filled with fantastic career prospects and has endless reasons to live and work in the region, including relatively low living costs, spectacular surroundings, and a vibrant event life with a wealth of activities and events on your doorstep, making South Wales the perfect place to call home.
Average cost of living;
could save you some cash!
Spectacular surroundings!
Far too many to mention
Exciting events and
endless activities
University Careers Services
University Careers Services will offer support as their graduates navigate applications and assessment for graduate jobs. The 4 Universities within the Cardiff Capital Region will specifically support their graduates to plan and prepare for the Venture Graduate Scheme.
Graduate FAQ's
All degree backgrounds are welcome unless specially requested by the employer. The match between the graduate and the job role will be about the transferable knowledge and skills you have to offer the business
No, as long as you meet the requirement for the specific job, you are eligible to apply.
There will be a wide-range of internship positions depending on the needs of businesses – this could range from a digital marketing role in a business of 10 employees to project management in a company of 200 employees.
Yes, there will be 3 Cohorts per year.
Yes, all applicants will be asked for documentation confirming their right to work at the assessment centre. Offers of employment cannot be made without this. For more information see gov.uk/legal-right-to-work-in-the-uk
Since the jobs are based at various sites in the region, any issues with access are described in the job adverts. We work with employers to make reasonable adjustments for jobs and encourage you to disclose any disabilities on your application form. Please contact us if you have any specific questions.
While we encourage use of the Welsh language on the scheme where possible, we can only accept applications in Welsh if the employer specifies this on the job description.
The Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM) is an International Awarding Body whose qualifications are recognised internationally. We have listened to employers and recognise that Leadership and Management are essential skills for our Venture Graduates to develop. We have teamed up with the University of South Wales to deliver the Level 3 ILM qualification in Leadership and Management. Venture Graduates will also be registered with ILM for the duration of their course (up to 12 months).
The qualification is delivered virtually by USW
If you are not successful in a role, you most definitely can apply for another role. We work with many employers, who will all have different requirements, and we would encourage you to apply for another position. If you need further support or wish to discuss this further, please contact us.
