Business Graduate (UK)

Job Description

Business Graduate Programme

Are you curious about how businesses operate, eager to apply your digital skills, internationally minded, and ready to make a meaningful impact within a collaborative team? Are you looking to start your long-term career in a global organisation? If so, this programme is for you.

Our 18-month Business Graduate Programme offers a structured introduction to key business functions across both local and global teams. You’ll work on real projects, gain international experience, and build the foundations for a long-term career within our organisation.

What You'll Do

Phase 1: Home Market – Build Your Foundation

• Immerse yourself in Continental’s culture and develop a strong understanding of our core business operations in your home market
• Take ownership of meaningful projects that contribute to business performance, strategy, and digital transformation
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external partners—forming your professional network
• Apply your digital and analytical skills to solve real business challenges and deliver measurable outcomes

Phase 2: International Market Stay (6 months) – Expand Your Horizons

• Continue developing your skills within a new team and functional area, either at our headquarters in Hanover or in another international EMEA location (e.g. eCommerce, Digital Solutions, Business Intelligence, Pricing, or other core business functions)
• Gain exposure to global operations by working with teams across different markets and cultures
• Contribute to cross-functional projects that support both local and central business objectives
• Play an active role in a high-impact Graduate Pool project
• Build a global, commercially-minded perspective that will accelerate your career

Phase 3: HQ Return – Shape Your Future

• Return to your home market and begin transitioning into your future permanent position
• Leverage your international experience, network, and business insight to make an immediate impact
• Continue developing your career within a function aligned to your strengths and business needs

Why This Programme?

This programme is designed to give you a broad, well-rounded understanding of how an international business operates. You’ll gain cross-functional experience, international exposure, and the opportunity to shape your own career path—whether in commercial, operational, digital, or strategic areas of the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in business studies, economics, informatics, or a related field from a recognized university
• Interest in Business, Marketing & Sales, in international collaboration, and a long-term career in our global organization
• Hands-on experience from internships or working student positions that demonstrate your drive and adaptability
• Sharp analytical and structured thinking abilities - you thrive on breaking down complex challenges and creating innovative solutions
• Digital-first mindset with proven proficiency in digital skills and a passion for strategically leveraging digital technologies and IT solutions
• Fluency in English and local language of hiring market
• Proven intercultural experience and mobility- you have worked or studied abroad and are excited about working abroad during the Graduate Program

Additional Information

• 37.5‑hour week
• Special discounts / corporate benefits
• Work–life balance / health and wellbeing programmes
• Bike leasing, fruit baskets
• Want to learn more about our additional benefits? Please apply.

Ready to drive with Continental? Take the first step and fill in the online application.