Graduate Programme

THIS POSITION IS NOW CLOSED
Vacancy Type: Full Time, Permanent
Location: Stratford-upon-Avon (Hybrid)
Salary: £25,000 + up to 10% bonus & benefits

Why choose Valpak?

Valpak has created a friendly and supportive working environment that enables our team to perform to the best of their abilities, with flexible hours, hybrid working options, access to training and opportunities to get involved in various groups to nurture key interests.

With social value at the heart of our business ethos, employees can take a day on us to volunteer for an organisation of their choice, and our Charity Committee organises fundraising events for the employee nominated charity of the year.

Valpak endorses wellbeing and healthy lifestyles, offering subsidised gym membership, optional healthy living seminars and social events, encouraging cross team integration. Plus the “After Work” social group organises regular gatherings – an opportunity to get to know friendly faces.

Our team is passionate, friendly, approachable and dedicated to the business mission – to inspire businesses to do all they can to reduce their environmental impact. If you have an interest in sustainability and like the sound of all Valpak offers, we would love to hear from you!

Carbon Footprint

How will I make a difference?

As the UK’s leading provider of environmental compliance, Valpak strives to work together towards a profitable, sustainable, waste-free world. To date, our teams work in partnership with more than 400 customers, in nearly every corner of the globe.

When Valpak became a Reconomy Group company in 2018, a green powerhouse was born. Our combined stature matches the size of our shared ambitions – to drive the circular economy on the global stage.

Why join our graduate programme?

This 2-year Graduate Programme in Data is designed to give the successful candidates experience of working in our UK and International Compliance teams.  Our Data Graduates will gain valuable experiences from understanding complex technical legislation, working with our extensive packaging weights database, and interacting with large blue-chip companies and household brands such as Superdry, Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Nando’s, JD Sports, Tesco and Miele.

As part of the Graduate Programme you will rotate through different teams, learning all about Valpak and how we help our customers whilst picking up plenty of transferable skills along the way. You will need to be confident working with data and engaging with customers and happy to keep up with the fast-paced learning. At the end of the scheme, you will be working as a Senior Account Manager with lots of options for ongoing development.

What kind of businesses will I be working with?

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ASOS-discover-fashion-online
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Tesco Logo
Co-op
Superdry logo
M&S
Sainsbury’s
Craft Gin Club
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What benefits will I receive?

We strive to make Valpak an employer of choice. Whether it’s achieving work-life balance, helping towards a healthier lifestyle, or saving money. We have a range of benefits to help support you, including:

Hybrid working and flexi Friday

Company annual bonus – up to 10%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and option to buy/sell additional days

Option to join private medical insurance scheme

Life Assurance, Critical Illness and Disability Income cover
Staff rewards including discount platform, long service and employee of the quarter

Option to join bike to work scheme and/or subsidised gym membership

Enhanced pension scheme with Aviva (doubled up to 8%)

Volunteering day

 

Employee Assistant Programme and Wellbeing App access

 

Recruitment team

How do I apply?

This position is now closed, click here to view our current vacancies.

If you would like to be considered for more than one role, or any future roles, please send your CV to [email protected].

I’ve greatly enjoyed my time at Valpak so far, where I’ve been able to specialise in the part of my role that interests me the most. I’ve had access to training beyond what my role requires and spent time developing my skills.

Alex, Senior International Data Consultant, Valpak