Business Service Management Graduate Scheme

What is NATS?

NATS is the UK's leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year we handle 2.6 million flights and keep 250 million passengers safe whilst in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management (ATM) services to 15 airports in the UK as well as providing these services around the world spanning Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America.

We're shaping the future of ATM through our focus on 'advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe' and believe that the size and diversity of our business makes us an exciting choice for undergraduates considering their future careers.

What will the Business Service Management Graduate scheme involve?

This 2 year programme will be based at our Head Office in Whiteley (Hampshire) however we have adopted 'agile working' which will enable you, where possible, to have the opportunity and flexibility to work in our modern office facilities as well as at home.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a graduate to join our Business Management Team covering a variety of areas within the department including Supply & Demand/Strategic Resourcing, Business Planning & Corporate Governance as well as Service Improvements or Tools Development. You will gain exposure to the Technical Services arm of the business during your two years at NATS, as well as excellent visibility into the key business functions.

You will work within a team that supports our Technical Services department, getting involved in resource forecasting, supporting the annual financial business planning cycle, preparing management information for key Director level corporate governance meetings, as well as having the opportunity to either lead a small service improvement initiative or develop some tooling to support business processes using the Office 365 suite.

As an Early Careers Colleague at NATS, you can also look forward to engaging in a variety of activities outside of your day-to-day work, such as fundraising for charitable causes, supporting outreach initiatives, site visits and promoting our Early Careers Scheme.

Why choose NATS?

You'll be working at the heart of our organisation, alongside other Graduates, Undergraduate Students and Professionals. You'll gain valuable insight into our business and make a tangible contribution to our success. Your placement experience will be unique to you so you can build on knowledge you have gained at university. We are committed to your personal and professional development and will help you achieve your goals.


What are we looking for?

We're looking for driven, proactive and committed individuals who will embrace the challenging targets that we've set ourselves over the next few years.  One thing is clear to us; we can only achieve these targets through our people. We'll be leading the way technically, operationally, commercially and politically and you can help us shape the future.

We are looking for individuals with:

- Degrees in international business, business management, accountancy or another similar field.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Basic understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word and the Office 365 suite of tools.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
- Attention to detail and accuracy in their work
You'll need to have achieved a minimum of 2:2 in a relevant degree within the last two years (or be on track to graduate in 2025) and demonstrable interest in your field outside of studies.

You'll also need to pass NATS pre-employment security clearance checks.

What's in it for you?

Competitive salary - £31,000 per annum plus an additional £1,000 welcome bonus

28 days of holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays

Market-leading defined contribution pension scheme  

For more information on the benefits we offer, please visit https://www.nats.aero/careers/early-careers/


Diversity and Inclusion at NATS 

We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are all brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.nats.aero/careers/why-nats/

If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe - we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry.

We want you to be able to perform at your best, so please email if you'd like to discuss any reasonable adjustments.