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Tesco

# Business Support NI Graduate Programme - Tesco Ireland

Early career Operations 

Listed on Tesco’s official careers site. Posted September 22, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Tesco’s careers site →](https://careers.tesco.com/en_GB/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/Business-Support-NI-Graduate-Programme-Tesco-Ireland/209120)

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## Job description

The Business Support Northern Ireland Graduate Programme includes two placements: Stretch Placement: A role outside your academic background that broadens your business knowledge and develops new skills Core Placement: A role aligned with your interests and career aspirations within Business Support Each placement is structured around clear objectives and measurable outcomes, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while building experience across different areas of the business.

Throughout the programme, you'll gain exposure to a variety of business support functions, which may include: Business Operations and Planning Project Coordination and Delivery Stakeholder and Relationship Management People and Culture Initiatives Finance and Business Reporting Administrative and Process Improvement Activities Communications and Engagement Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence You'll collaborate with teams across the business to support projects, analyse information, improve processes, and help colleagues deliver great outcomes for customers and communities.

By the end of the programme, you'll have developed a strong understanding of how different functions work together to support a successful retail business, equipping you with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to build a rewarding career within Tesco.

### Salary

€35,000 Programme start date: 6 September 2027 Alongside your day-to-day responsibilities, you'll take part in a structured 18-month development programme that includes: Upskilling workshops focused on business operations, project management, stakeholder engagement, and professional development Personal development sessions to build confidence, communication, and leadership skills Store visits and operational experiences to understand how the wider business works Networking opportunities with graduates and leaders across Tesco Ireland and Northern Ireland Mentoring and coaching from experienced colleagues who will support your development throughout the programme At Tesco, graduates are given meaningful responsibility from the start, supported by a strong network of colleagues who are committed to helping them grow and succeed.

Our Business Support Northern Ireland Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who are eager to gain broad business experience and develop a deep understanding of how a major retailer operates behind the scenes. If you enjoy working collaboratively, solving problems, and supporting teams to deliver their best work, this programme will provide an excellent foundation for your career. Our core purpose, "Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day" means we always keep customers at the heart of what we do, while also reflecting our responsibilities to the communities we serve and to society more broadly.

At Tesco, inclusion means that Everyone’s Welcome. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect; by valuing individuality and uniqueness we create a sense of belonging. Diversity and inclusion have always been at the heart of Tesco.

### It is embedded in our values

we treat people how they want to be treated. We always want our colleagues to feel they can be themselves at work and we are committed to helping them be at their best. Across the Tesco group we are building an inclusive workplace, a place to actively celebrate the cultures, personalities and preferences of our colleagues – who in turn help to build the success of our business and reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 22, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 30, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 30, 2026
- Listed for: 38 days[Apply on Tesco’s careers site →](https://careers.tesco.com/en_GB/careersmarketplace/JobDetail/Business-Support-NI-Graduate-Programme-Tesco-Ireland/209120)

## Hiring at Tesco
- Open jobs: 2,883
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Oct 23, 2026

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