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 HR Graduate Scheme involve?
Our HR function enables the organization to maximise the contribution of our people to the delivery of our business goals. We are committed to helping our people perform at their best and achieve their full potential.
The HR graduate programme is open to applicants who will be graduating or have graduated (within the last 2 years). You’ll build knowledge and expertise across various HR disciplines, for example, Reward, Talent Management, Business Partnering and Organisation Design & Development. The two year scheme will provide you with business exposure and accountability from the outset, working alongside experienced colleagues who will support and mentor you along the way.
The scheme is 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.
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.
You’ll need to have achieved a minimum of 2:2 in a relevant degree and demonstrable interest in your field outside of studies. Ideally, you’ll also have:
A strong academic record
Demonstrable commitment to working hard and personal development
Good analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and reports
Intellectual curiosity
Good communication skills, both verbal and written
Good time management skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
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
You will study towards a fully-funded professional HR apprenticeship (CIPD)
For more information on the benefits we offer, please visit: https://www.nats.aero/careers/early-careers/
Please note that NATS reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
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.
