Overview
Graduate Management Trainee – Nottingham
Role Purpose:
Location- Head Office, Ruddington, Nottinghamshire
Level – Support Role
Working Pattern – Hybrid (three days a week in the head office)
Benefits – Benefits at Ideagen
Salary: 30k
Assessment center- 18th Feb 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026
Ready to shape the future of a fast growing software business?
Our Graduate Management Programme is your gateway to a dynamic, fast-paced career where you’ll gain hands-on experience, build strategic insight, and grow into a confident leader.
From day one, you’ll be immersed in real projects across multiple departments, working alongside senior leaders and cross-functional teams. This is more than a graduate role — it’s a launchpad for those who want to make an impact, challenge the status quo, and lead with purpose.
Responsibilities:
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Rotational experience: Rotate through three business areas of your choice for 3.5 months each, then specialise in one for your second year to build deep expertise and leadership potential.
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Hands-on projects: Contribute to live business challenges — from speaking with potential customers, to delivering finance projects that save thousands, to implementing AI solutions that shape the future of our business.
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Leadership exposure: Work closely with senior leaders and mentors who will support your growth and help shape your career direction.
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Professional development: Gain commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and data-driven decision-making skills in a high-growth SaaS environment backed by private equity.
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Formal learning: Access a blended learning and development programme combining internal and external trainers on SaaS, commercial strategy, and leadership. You’ll also have the opportunity to pursue further qualifications — many of our graduates go on to complete Masters degrees, accountancy qualifications, or specialist training to become experts in their field.
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Networking opportunities: Attend offsites, conferences, and industry events where you’ll meet and learn from leading experts.
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Skill-building: Participate in leadership development workshops, diversity and inclusion programmes, and tailored training sessions to strengthen your influence, communication, and problem-solving skills.
At Ideagen, you won’t just be watching from the sidelines — you’ll be making a real difference. In your first year alone, you could be influencing customer engagement, driving process improvements, creating impactful training for our teams, or presenting solutions directly to our chiefs.
Skills and Experience:
– We’re looking for graduates with a 2:1 or above in any discipline, who are eager to grow in a fast-paced SaaS environment.
– Strong communication skills- written and verbal
– Excellent organisation and multitasking abilities
– A proactive mindset and hunger to learn
– Adaptability in fast-moving environment
– Resilience and problem solving skills
– Analytical thinking and attention to detail
– A genuine interest in business, leadership and making a difference
About Ideagen
If your application meets the requirements for this role, our Talent Acquisition team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps.
To ensure a flexible and inclusive process, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments by contacting us at recruitment@ideagen.com. All matters will be treated with strict confidence.
At Ideagen, we value the importance of work-life balance and welcome candidates seeking flexible arrangements. If this is something you are interested in, please let us know during the application process. Enhance your career and make the world a safer place!
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