Business Transformation & Strategy Graduate Programme

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH
Start date: September 2027
Salary: starting at 39000 p.a.

About the role

Are you looking for a Graduate Programme with real impact and international opportunities Join us at RWE and help shape the strategic backbone of our global operations. Our Business Transformation & Strategy Graduate Programme is designed to give you broad exposure to the functions that drive business growth and long-term success. Your journey will begin in Swindon UK with the opportunity to rotate to other locations such as London Essen (Germany) Singapore or the further afield.

Across four six-month rotations youll work in diverse areas such as:

• Project Management.
• Strategy.
• Communications & Events.
• Business Transformation.
• Sustainability.
• Risk Management.
• New Business Implementation.
• Compliance.
• Back Office Functions.

Digital technologies including AI-enabled tools are becoming an integral part of how we work at RWE. Throughout the programme you will have opportunities to use these tools responsibly to enhance productivity support decision-making foster innovation and improve ways of working always in line with RWE policies and responsible use principles.

Job requirements and experience

Want to learn and grow alongside experienced experts Excited to explore new markets with a commercial business that is expanding on a global scale Were looking for ambitious Graduates who want to make an impact in corporate functions. To succeed youll bring:

• A strong degree (BSc MSc or PhD) in Business Administration/Management Economics Finance or similar discipline.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent English.
• IT proficiency as well as digital skills (e.g. automation usage of different AI tools).
• A collaborative curious mindset with a drive to find new solutions.
• Commercial aptitude and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Analytical skills and the ability to learn quickly.
• Flexibility and mobility to travel internationally.
• Motivation to take on challenges both independently and as part of a team.

This programme is designed for those who want to shape the business from a strategic support perspective not for those looking to return to operational areas.

From here youll have a community of support

While youre on our graduate journey were committed to providing you with a range of opportunities to grow and develop your skills. Alongside job rotations and technical training youll be provided with comprehensive behavioural skills training with our expert partner Cappfinity. This will enable you to harness your strengths from day one and identify new ways to utilise the key Skills That Build Skills. This will support you to reach your potential and goals shaping your career path. The behavioural skills training is immersive including interactive sessions where you can learn from our facilitators and your own peers and self-led elements to support your application of learning back in your day-to-day role.

Our graduate programmes have been designed to give you the chance to shape your own career path and personal development with the support you need to succeed. Youll have access to a graduate buddy and a senior mentor within your field who can advise you on rotations and introduce you to key people within the business.

RWE is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment we value your passion your willingness to learn and your desire to thrive. Even if you dont have all the above skills need flexible working arrangements or other adjustments not yet listed here wed love to hear from you.

Your benefits

At RWE well do everything we can to support you in fulfilling your potential. Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary plus annual discretionary bonus.
• Company pension and discounted employee share scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy 5 extra days.
• Two paid annual volunteer days for a charity or initiative of your choice.
• International rotations with financial support for relocation.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies including maternity support.
• Free on-site healthcare and access to AXA Private Healthcare Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential support for work health or life matters.
• Access to modern offices state-of-the-art IT and diverse employee networks.
• Flexible benefits including retail discounts.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 93543applicationdeadline: 08/10/2026.
Any questions Contact HR: Julia Seelhöfer

Please upload your resume and cover letter in English as one document. Should you progress through the interview process you will be asked to share a copy of your transcript.

Please also note that the application deadline may be changed at short notice and we will no longer accept applications early on!
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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender disability nationality ethnic and social origin religion/belief age sexual orientation and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Supply & Trading is our connection to the worlds energy markets. Headquartered in Essen Germany the company operates one of Europes largest and most advanced energy trading floors. A diverse team of over 2300 professionals from around 90 countries trades electricity gas commodities and CO2 emission allowances. With precise market analysis and a strong customer focus we create innovative energy supply solutions and tailored risk management concepts for industrial clients.

We also ensure the commercial optimisation of RWEs power plant portfolio and market the electricity generated by addition legally independent RWE gas storage companies operate in Germany contributing to a secure energy supply.