Strategy, Intelligence and Technology
Graduate Training Programme 2024
Real Experience from Day 1...
An Exceptional Training Programme
Learn and grow in your chosen field in a fast-paced multinational environment. You will gain real experience and insight into an international agency across PR, Public Affairs, Digital Strategy, Intelligence and Technology.
This programme sees trainees rotate across our European offices, specialities and business units culminating in the opportunity to become a full-time employee and develop your career with us over a number of years.
For the first time this year, our graduate programme will also include a specialist technology track focused on software development, data and AI.
What you need?
Are you a recent graduate, or school leaver with 3+ years of relevant experience, and possess the following qualities:
- Strong written and research skills
- Strong analytical skills to turn data into actionable insights
- A genuine interest in current affairs and business, with an eye for evolving political agendas
- A digital-native with social media experience desirable
- Positive attitude and attention to detail are essential
- An inquisitive and curious mind
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task
- A second language is a welcome bonus
- For the specialist technology track: technology-focused degree or equivalent experience
What you will get?
A 12-month training contract including learning about and working in the central aspects of our business - Public Relations, Public Affairs, Digital Strategy and Intelligence. You will be based in one of our European offices and work virtually with our international teams.
At the end of your contract you will be given the opportunity to be hired on as a full-time Associate. Then, working with our HR team, a clear career path will be mapped for you to take you on to Senior Associate level and beyond.
About Penta
Penta is the world's first comprehensive stakeholder solutions firm. Penta provides data-driven solutions for stakeholder strategy and engagement. We combine analytics and research with deep expertise to deliver actionable insights, best practice and solutions, and drive measurable impact for our clients.
At Penta, we work with clients to solve complex global challenges across a variety of industries. Our clients span technology, financial services, energy, transport, agri-food, and more. Our team brings decades of experience in business, government, communications, research, technology, and media.
Visit pentagroup.co to find out more.
Some of our key sectors include...
Agri-Food
Agriculture and food production faces enormous challenges. We work with clients at every step of the supply chain from farm to plate.
Energy
This sector holds the key to many of the challenges we are facing in the world today. From supply grids to renewables, our experts tackle a myriad of issues.
Finance
We help our clients navigate the ever more complicated international financial services sector on a daily basis.
Transport
Delivering the future of transport from sustainable aviation fuel to Hyperloop, our transport practice is at the frontline of the future of the industry.
Technology Track:
Focused on developing the Penta Platform
As a Graduate Programme Developer in the Penta Intelligence technology team, you will play an important role in creating, modifying, and extending the core application stack powering our products using Java, PostgreSQL, ReactJS, AWS and related tools and technologies.
This provides participants with hands-on experience in cutting-edge technologies, training and guidance to further develop programming skills while working on innovative projects. Through teamwork and mentorship, participants will grow their skills in problem-solving, coding best practices, and real-world applications of AI, enhancing their ability to contribute meaningfully to the tech landscape.
Apply below
Applications will be accepted until May. The interview process will commence in February and with the programme beginning in early September. Take your time to fill in the form below and be sure to attach your CV and explain to us why you believe you are a suitable candidate for this programme. Please contact us at graduate@pentagroup.co if you have any questions.