Graduate jobs
Launch your career
with the right opportunity.
We’ve been helping graduates start successful careers with leading businesses across the UK and Ireland for over a decade. We focus on finding opportunities that fit your ambitions, personality and potential — not just your degree.
18yr+
Helping graduates launch successful careers
25k+
Graduates in our online community
600+
Employer partners across the UK
Why Bridgewater Graduates?
Find more than a graduate job. Find a career that fits.
Starting your career can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re not sure which opportunities will suit you best. That’s why we take the time to understand your personality, strengths and ambitions, connecting you with opportunities that are the right fit and set you up for long-term success.
Our consultants have built long-standing relationships with leading employers across the wholesale, distribution and manufacturing sectors. We partner with businesses that offer excellent training, clear progression opportunities and competitive salaries.
- Personality-matched opportunities
- Expert interview coaching and preparation
- Tailored advice and honest feedback
- Ongoing support throughout the recruitment process
- Graduate career advice, guides and resources
- Help building your knowledge and confidence
£30.5k
Average starting salary for graduates we place
90%
Of our placed graduates secured a role within 8 weeks
100+
Graduate opportunities each year
The process
How it works from application to offer.
We’ve refined our graduate recruitment process to make it straightforward, supportive and effective. Here’s what you can expect when working with Bridgewater Graduates.
01
Getting to Know You
You’ll hear from us within 10 working days if your application is shortlisted. One of our Consultants will be in touch to find out more about you and tell you all about the role and company.
02
Find Your Fit
You’ll complete some straightforward online assessments. These help us and our employers identify what roles and work environments you will genuinely thrive in.
03
Interview Preparation
We’ll guide you through every stage of the interview process, providing advice, preparation and feedback to help you perform with confidence.
04
Starting Your Career
We’ll ensure you have all the information and documentation you need to ensure you’re ready for your first day.
Sales
Confident, resilient and people-focused. Ideal for graduates who enjoy building relationships, solving problems and being rewarded for their performance and results.
Marketing
Creative, curious and commercially aware. Suited to graduates who enjoy communication, content, digital platforms and understanding what influences customer behaviour.
Purchasing
Analytical, organised and a strong negotiator. A great fit for graduates who enjoy working with data, building supplier relationships and making commercial decisions.
Accounting
Detail-oriented, methodical and dependable. Perfect for graduates who enjoy working with numbers, solving problems and helping businesses make informed decisions.
Management
Ambitious, proactive and eager to learn. Graduate management programmes provide broad business exposure and are designed to develop future leaders.
Operations
Practical, organised and solutions-focused. Ideal for graduates who enjoy improving processes, coordinating people and understanding how businesses operate day to day.
Graduate Stories
What graduates say about working with us
“Bridgewater did a fantastic job of helping me secure my first graduate job. They kept me updated at every step, gave me valuable advice and knew the employer really well. I would definitely recommend them to any graduate.”
Thomas
London
“After two years of applying for graduate jobs after university, Bridgewater got me the perfect job. They are constantly checking in to make sure you are fully prepared for interviews and testing. I would highly recommend.”
Declan
Edinburgh
“As a graduate it’s difficult to find an agency who actually care about your best interests and I can confidently say Bridgewater are one of these rare agencies. The company I’ve been recruited by are a market leader and the role is great.”
Lewis
Milton Keynes
Get started
Ready to find your graduate role?
Submit your CV and tell us a little about what you’re looking for. We’ll consider you for suitable graduate opportunities and keep your details on file for future roles that match your profile.
- Opportunities with leading employers
- Roles aligned to your strengths and ambitions
- Your details handled in complete confidence
- Support from experienced graduate recruiters
Graduate career advice
Resources to help you
land the right role.
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