We are Johnson Matthey
Johnson Matthey is a world leader in platinum group metals (PGMs).
With a history spanning more than two centuries, JM is driven by innovation and a mission to provide the technologies and solutions that help solve the planet’s biggest challenges.
Today, our globally renowned customers across key industries rely on our scientific expertise, quality and trust in applying, refining and recycling metals that matter, for a healthier and more resilient world.
Our LEAD Graduate Programme provides an extraordinary opportunity to play a key role in developing sustainable solutions to tackle the world's toughest challenges.
- Three rotations over two and a half years.
- Guaranteed role at end of scheme.
- Proven fast track to leadership and critical business roles.
- Entry requirements: See regional job descriptions / GPA requirements.
- Start date: Mid-September 2027.
What does LEAD mean?
Launching
- For your first rotation, we will set you up for success by matching you with a role that fits with your background and experience – while also ensuring it is a high priority for the business.
- This rotation is nine months long and will launch you from academia to industry via one of three functions: operations/engineering, commercial, or science.
Expanding
- Your second rotation is ten months in duration and could be in a different function, stream or business . While we encourage you to build on experience from past rotations, rotation two is a great opportunity to try something new and expand your understanding of the way our organisation works. The different functional experiencewill give a broader development of skills and support your future within whichever area of the business you move to. But if you have a clear career goal, we will support your next role in a business approved ‘anchor role’, with additional stretch.
- This will build an impressive and broad CV/resume to give you a great understanding of the way our organisation works and set you up for success
Accelerating
- Your third rotation will be twelvemonths long and will accelerate you into your career as a future global leader. This rotation will include some sort of global exposure - whether your role requires traveling to visit a customer or a conference, visiting a global JM site short-term, or simply working across a global team.
- Your final project will give you the opportunity to build on what you have learned so far and prepare you for whichever role is next.
Driving your career at JM
- Across the three rotations will be specific global development events, both virtual and face-to-face. This will give you the opportunity to improve your soft skills, improve business acumen, build global networks and understand the cultural differences when working across borders.
- Having completed your third rotation, you will have broad and valuable experience which will support the business and you in driving your career into the future.
- We guarantee a permanent role for all of our graduates, and offer ongoing support, career conversations, buddies, mentors and alumni events well beyond your first years in JM.
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