Graduate Leadership Programme
Radius · Crewe · £30,000 (stated in the posting)
Company Description
For more than 35 years, we have been helping companies grow. It is a path that we know well. When Radius started its business in 1990, it was running a successful fuel SME in the North West of England. Today, we are a global business services company operating in 19 countries on five continents.
Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to market changes and take advantage of the opportunities that come with them.
We differentiate ourselves by our ability to provide SMBs with fleet and connectivity products and services in a single solution, as well as customized solutions for enterprise-level businesses.
Job Description
Job Title: Graduate Leadership Programme
Salary: £30,000 per annum plus benefits and incentives
Location: Crewe, Cheshire - in-office
Start Date: September 2027
Working Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30-5pm (37.5 hour per week)
You'll join a three-year rotational programme that prepares graduates for specialist, management and leadership roles at Radius. Across the programme, you'll own real projects and process improvements in a range of business functions. Radius needs future managers who understand how the whole business works, and this programme is how we build them.
You'll rotate through different departments within the business including;
- Operations
- Account Management
- Customer Service
- Sales
- Marketing
- Technology & Product
- Data Analytics
- Business Intelligence
Your daily responsibilities will be...
- Rotating across functions - You'll spend time in six business areas and learn how each one contributes to the wider business.
- Leading projects - You'll take ownership of projects and process improvements and see them through to a result.
- Driving efficiencies - You'll look for better ways of working and put forward practical ideas to improve how the business runs.
- Presenting recommendations - You'll present ideas and recommendations to senior stakeholders and respond to their questions.
- Working across teams - You'll collaborate with colleagues in different departments to deliver shared outcomes.
- Building your network - You'll develop working relationships across Radius, including with colleagues in our global network.
- Developing as a leader - You'll work with your senior leader mentor and take part in structured development in areas such as project management and stakeholder influence.
- Representing Radius - You'll attend university careers fairs and graduate events, share your experience with prospective candidates, and mentor future intakes.
Qualifications
- Has achieved, or is predicted to achieve, a 2:1 degree or above, or equivalent, in any discipline
- Is graduating in 2027, or has graduated, and can start in September 2027
- Can work through a problem, reach a clear recommendation and explain it in plain terms to others
- Can give an example of taking ownership of a task or problem and seeing it through without being asked
- Can give an example of working with others to deliver a shared outcome
- Can give an example of learning a new skill or subject quickly and applying it
- Can give an example of adapting to a setback or change and keeping going
- Shows ambition to lead, together with the humility to learn from others
- Is able to work full-time in the office at Crewe, Monday to Friday
- Is willing to relocate and work in Radius locations across the globe during and after the programme
Desirable:
- Has held an internship, placement, part-time job or other work experience
- Has taken part in sports clubs, societies, volunteering or a leadership position outside study
- Can speak or write in a language other than English
Additional Information
What we offer
- Salary £30,000 plus benefits and incentives
- You'll get real responsibility from your first day.
- You'll have a senior leader as your mentor throughout the programme.
- You'll work from a modern, purpose-built headquarters with an on-site gym, a subsidised canteen, games rooms and breakout areas.
- You'll have regular social and networking opportunities with colleagues.
- We aim for a supportive and collaborative culture, and we want you to progress into specialist, management or leadership roles.
Recruitment process
Our recruitment process has five stages:
- Stage 1 - Online application
- Stage 2 - Psychometric assessment
- Stage 3 - Telephone interview
- Stage 4 - Assessment centre and competency interviews
- Stage 5 - Final interview with the Executive Chairman
Assessment centres will run in December 2026, then January, February, March, June and July 2027.
The programme starts in September 2027.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion at Radius
Our global DEI networks champion LGBTQ+ inclusion, cultural diversity, women’s empowerment and mental health, neurodiversity and disability support.
We also offer:
- Global Female Health Policy & Female Health Champions
- Pregnancy Loss and Fertility Treatment Policies
- Endometriosis Friendly Employer (UK)
- Women-focused gym & female health events
- Mental Health First Aiders
- Disability Confident Committed Employer (Level 2)
- Race at Work Charter signatory
- Proud sponsor of Crewe Pride (5 years running) and Cheshire Pride Awards Corporate Supporter 2025
- Community network driving charity and volunteering initiatives, with 8 consecutive years of participation in the UK Challenge.
- Give as you earn scheme (payroll giving) and match funding
Next Steps
If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!
If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team directly.
Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to support you.
We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.
Note to recruitment agencies:
We do not accept speculative recruitment agency CVs or profiles. Any unsolicited CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee.
PSL agencies should only send CVs via our Applicant Tracking System, when approved to do so by the Radius Talent Team.