Job title: UK Graduate Programme – Commercial
Company: Johnson Matthey
Job description: Vacancy: 2024 JM LEAD – Commercial
Location: UK Flexible
Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 100 company, is a global leader in sustainable technologies specialising in catalysis, precious metal products, chemicals and process technology. With operations in over 30 countries, we employ more than 13,000 people. Johnson Matthey uses science to make the world cleaner and healthier. Over the past two centuries we have built our reputation and place as a global leader through quality, integrity, and innovation. Today, more than 93% of the group’s sales come from products and services which provide sustainability benefits through the positive impact they have on the environment, resource efficiency and human health, but that’s not enough. We have ambitious plans for growth and need talented individuals to help shape and lead us into our next century.
We currently have a number of openings at Johnson Matthey in our Group Global Graduate Leadership Rotational Programme. The Johnson Matthey LEAD Programme supports the key capabilities of our business and the rapid professional progression of future leaders. Graduates on the LEAD programme will undergo leadership development while completing high priority business projects in the areas of Science, Operations or Commercial.
This commercial application will be for consideration of your first rotation, although we encourage individuals to rotate into all project areas.
Commercial projects may include:
- Evaluate business opportunities for JM and drive growth within our chosen markets
- Collaborate with technology teams to ensure product offerings are optimised for customer needs
- Visit customer sites for the purpose of business development or providing technical service support
- Manage sales projects and product lifecycle
- Engage in analytics for PGM sales/trading, develop market updates, and support activities of the trading desk
- Lead transformation efforts within the business
JM LEAD consists of three rotations of varying lengths over 2.5 years in different business locations within the UK. “LEAD” covers the four stages of our Global Graduate Leadership Rotational Programme: Launching, Expanding, Accelerating, and Driving your career at JM. The scope of each placement is designed to build upon the others and develop a robust technical and soft skillset. This experience will enable you to develop a wide breadth of understanding of the various businesses in our company. The programme is robust and challenging; it’s ideal for individuals who are passionate about pushing themselves outside of their comfort zone. To support you through this and ensure proper development, we believe strongly in mentoring and coaching. You will receive plenty of care and expert career advice along the way through those partnerships. You will also participate in accelerated training and development interventions specifically designed to assist you in building the critical leadership skills needed as future leaders in the workplace.
- Launching: 9-month rotation in the UK (Sept 2024 – May 2025)
- Expanding: 10-month rotation in the UK (June 2025 – March 2026)
- Accelerating: 12-month rotation on a global reporting structure which requires an international assignment or matrix line reporting and travel, as required by the business and chosen by you. (April 2026 – March2027)
- Driving your career at JM: upon conclusion of the programme, individuals will enter into permanent roles within Johnson Matthey where they are empowered to continuing forging a path to leadership.
Are you the ideal candidate?
- Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical/Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Material Science, Environmental Science, or other related programmes (Masters or above a plus)
- Minimum 2.1
- Must be geographically flexible and have a desire to relocate to any JM site for three placements for the duration of the development programme. Relocation assistance is provided to those who geographically qualify as determined by placements
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a true career aspiration to lead others is essential; must be adaptable, strive for excellence, and demonstrate a positive attitude in the face of adversity
- Must be able to deal with ambiguity
- Strong interpersonal skills a must, coupled with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships to achieve results
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills essential.
How you will be rewarded:
We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 25 days annual leave (varies for shift-based roles). Our JM Elements Benefits programme helps our employees understand and manage the JM benefits, as well as helping you focus on your overall wellbeing – for you and your family.
We use our inspiring science and technology to enhance lives. For those who are passionate about sustainable solutions and shaping our markets, we offer stretch and a wealth of diverse opportunities.
We’ll give you freedom to bring your whole self to work and be part of a team where difference matters and all voices are heard, that genuinely cares for you and where your contribution is appreciated. We’ll empower you to lean in and make things happen, to create solutions and value for our customers. United by our values and vision, we’re self-starters sharing the same values and accountability and always with a shared commitment to doing the right thing. We’re passionate about making a difference and delivering a better tomorrow for us and for you – a cleaner and healthier world, today and for future generations.
Important Dates
- UK Assessment Centres: Week beginning 6th November 2023
- Offer confirmations: December 2023
- Start date: 9th September 2024 – Global Induction in the UK
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Closing date for applications: This job advertisement will be posted until we have received sufficient applications, early application is advised
For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact .
How to apply:
If you have the necessary skills and experience to join our team, please apply online. For any queries or should you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application please let your recruiter know when they contact you.
If you are already a Johnson Matthey Employee, please visit the internal careers site to apply: Find Jobs – Workday ( )
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Location: England
Job date: Mon, 29 May 2023 01:40:21 GMT
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