Graduate Programmes

Your degree doesn’t define you, who you are does.

We want to know what drives you, What you’re curious about, how you adapt to change and what you’re ready to learn next. Our programmes are designed to help you build real world skills, grow with hands on support and training and earn a competitive salary whilst you shape your next chapter.

Our programmes

For 2026, we’ll be running 2 Graduate Programmes:

  • Global Retail Programme
  • Data/AI Programme 

Find out more below! Applications open on Monday 10th November!

Applications for this programme open on Monday 10th November

 

 

Salary: £38,000

 

 

Location: Milton Keynes.

Where your STEM skills meet real-world impact

Join Santander and turn your curiosity into action. On our Global Retail Graduate Programme, you’ll use data, tech and fresh ideas to shape products that make banking better for millions of customers.

Based in the UK with opportunities to interact with grads on the same programme in other geographies, you’ll gain 27 months of hands-on experience through our structured programme, designed to help you grow your skills and confidence.

You’ll take part in a dedicated learning bootcamp and could take part in an innovation hackathon (in Madrid!)— all while developing the knowledge you need for a successful career at Santander.

You’ll grow your business and product management skills, learn from experts, and kickstart a career that’s all about innovation, collaboration and making a difference.

Your journey starts here. Apply now and shape what’s next with Santander: Apply Here

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and be part of the digital revolution in the banking sector?

What to expect:

  • Develop a deep understanding of retail banking and customer needs, learning how products and services are designed, delivered and improved.
  • Participate in a 3 week bootcamp developing your cutting edge skills in digital product management, agile methodologies and tools, user experience and data driven decision making – underpinned by soft skill development
  • Apply your analytical and technical skills to bring new ideas to life - from digital features to customer experience innovations.
  • Work on projects that directly impact customers and communities, supported by experts who’ll help you grow your skills and confidence.
  • Spending time in our branch network, understanding customer pain points and improvements needed, enabling you to solve them as you move into our central teams.
  • 4x Rotations across the UK Retail business in various teams, directly supporting the largest division in Santander UK.
  • Take part in structured learning and development, blending business insight, leadership training and hands-on experience across different teams.
  • Accelerated study towards becoming an AI Transformation Specialist 

Requirements: 

We’re looking for customer-centric individuals who are passionate about technology, people, problem solving and keen to transform the world around us.

  • University Degree: Recent STEM graduate or degree disciplines aligned to product design, business analytics, business studies or economics.
  • 112 UCAS points (top 3 A Level grades or equivalent excluding General Studies and Extended Project)
  • Skills: Analytical ability, critical thinking, communication and teamwork