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HR Graduate Start date: September 2026 Contract: full time; permanent Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious graduates bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future. Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people? Rise to the challenge with one of our Graduate Programs. This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme that includes rotational placements across different teams and functions. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of mentors, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to relocate across Europe, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career. Our HR Program At Kerry, Human Resources is central to our business, driving strategy and objectives by recruiting, managing, and developing our people. We strive to be a unified Global HR Team, fostering an engaging environment for our most valued asset—our people. Our HR Graduate Programme provides real responsibilities and diverse experiences over a 2-year period, within a supportive and learning-focused environment. The program includes: * Kerry Graduates must have permanent Right to Work in Europe or UK (for UK based roles) and be willing to relocate to other European countries during the program. Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.
Accounting& Finance Graduate Programme
Accounting & Finance Graduate Start Date: September 2026 Contract: full time; permanent Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious graduates bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future. Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people? Rise to the challenge with one of our Graduate Programmes. This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme that includes rotational placements across different teams and functions. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of mentors, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to relocate across Europe, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career. Our Finance Programme In Finance, you’ll be at the heart of our business, driving both your personal growth and our company’s success. You’ll collaborate with various functions to ensure robust and effective controls, contributing to our business performance with top-notch financial insights. * Kerry Graduates must have permanent Right to Work in Europe or UK (for UK based roles) and be willing to relocate to other European countries during the program. Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.
Corporate Affairs Graduate Programme
Corporate Affairs Graduate Start date: September 2026 Contract: full time; permanent Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious graduates bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future. Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people? Rise to the challenge with one of our Graduate Programs. This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme that includes rotational placements across different teams and functions. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of mentors, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to relocate across Europe, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career. Our Corporate Affairs Program We are focused on influencing stakeholder behaviour in support of Kerry’s brand, reputation, culture and business vision, strategies, and priorities. We are a dynamic, results-focused function, supporting an ambitious company and growth agenda. The roles available are highly visible, and will contribute significantly to our globally connected, locally led team. As a Corporate Affairs Graduate, you will play a key role in shaping and executing communication strategies that align with Kerry’s values, brand, and business priorities. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a dynamic team at the forefront of influencing stakeholder perceptions and enabling Kerry to achieve our Vision to become our customers most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. What you might be doing In your role, you could dive into a variety of exciting tasks and responsibilities, such as: * Kerry Graduates must have permanent Right to Work in Europe or UK (for UK based roles) and be willing to relocate to other European countries during the program. Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.
Research& Development Graduate Programme
RDA Graduate Start date: September 2026 You will be based in one of the following locations: - Naas (Ireland) - Mozzo (Italy) - Portbury (UK) - Leipzig (Germany) Contract: full time; permanent Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious graduates bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future. Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people? Rise to the challenge with one of our Graduate Programs. This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme that includes rotational placements across different teams and locations. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of graduates, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to relocate across Europe, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career. Our Research, Development & Application (RD&A) Program Our global RD&A team of 1,000+ food scientists and local manufacturing facilities with a footprint in 31 countries enable us to co-create great tasting products, with improved nutrition and functionality, while ensuring better impact for the planet. You’ll be at the front of Customer innovation helping our business and sustain growth. We innovate with a uniquely structured approach to designing products, services, and experiences that positively and profitably influence behaviour. You’ll be supported and mentored every step of the way by experts, working on real projects that allow you to apply your learning and start your journey towards becoming a leading food technologist. What you might be doing As part of the RD&A Graduate Program, you’ll be immersed in real-world innovation projects that span the full product lifecycle—from concept to commercialization. Depending on the team you join, your responsibilities may include: * Kerry Graduates must have permanent Right to Work in Europe or UK (for UK based roles) and be willing to relocate to other European countries during the program. Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.
ICT Graduate Programme
ICT Graduate Start date: September 2026 Contract type: Full time; permanent Join Kerry and Shape the Future of Sustainable Nutrition At Kerry, we’re tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges: delivering sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people while protecting our planet. It’s a monumental task, and we need ambitious graduates bursting with innovative solutions to real-world problems. If you’re an agile, collaborative team player, we offer a career where you can make a real difference and help secure our future. Do you have what it takes to deliver sustainable nutrition to over 2 billion people? Rise to the challenge with one of our Graduate Programs. This permanent, full-time role begins with a structured 2-year programme that includes rotational placements across different teams and functions. From day one, you’ll be immersed in real-world challenges, supported by a global network of mentors, and empowered to make meaningful contributions. With structured learning, cross-functional exposure, and opportunities to travel across Europe, the programme is designed to give you the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive in your career. Our Information Technology (ICT) Program Join our dynamic global team, spread across multiple locations, and gain comprehensive exposure to our business operations. You’ll take on significant responsibilities and play a crucial role in advancing our business strategy. Our two-year Graduate Programme offers real responsibilities from day one, with rotations and project work. You’ll develop both soft and technical skills needed to become a future leader, while working on business-critical projects and accessing deep expertise. This is an excellent opportunity to gain best practices in all aspects of ICT, including people management, technical expertise, process, and project management. You’ll work with various Kerry ICT technologies and have potential opportunities for regional and global travel. You’ll be assigned a mentor to support and guide you throughout the programme, and you’ll benefit from learning from our cross-functional subject matter experts. Previous ICT graduates have advanced to global senior leadership roles both within and outside the ICT function. What you might be doing As an ICT Graduate, you will have the opportunity to work in various roles, including: * Kerry Graduates must have permanent Right to Work in Europe or UK (for UK based roles) and be willing to relocate to other European countries during the program. Submit your application only for the program of your interest. Any multiple applications will be withdrawn.
Graduate Programme, Finance & Accounting
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team. Training and Development As a graduate at Lidl, you will receive a personalised and comprehensive training plan that will prepare you for your future role and career. You will learn from experienced trainers and mentors, who will guide you through on-the-job training and formal workshops on relevant topics. You will also have access to a variety of online courses and resources to enhance your learning experience. Our graduate programme is the only one in Ireland that is assured by City & Guilds/ILM, a leading provider of vocational qualifications. This means that you will gain a recognised certificate that demonstrates your skills and competencies. You will also work on real business projects and challenges, and make a positive impact on our organisation and customers. Are you ready to join the Lidl team and take your career to the next level? What you'll do Finance and Accounting The Finance and Accounting department is responsible for preparing full and accurate financial statements, providing the business with the critical financial information required to make key business decisions and improve our financial performance. They also ensure compliance with all accounting and tax regulations. Daily business includes the processing of all supplier invoices, maintaining and implementing controls around cash, treasury management and bank reconciliations as well as ensuring the prompt payment of all creditors and the timely collection of any amounts receivable from debtors. What you'll need Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Graduate Programme, Controlling & Analytics
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team. Training and Development As a graduate at Lidl, you will receive a personalised and comprehensive training plan that will prepare you for your future role and career. You will learn from experienced trainers and mentors, who will guide you through on-the-job training and formal workshops on relevant topics. You will also have access to a variety of online courses and resources to enhance your learning experience. Our graduate programme is the only one in Ireland that is assured by City & Guilds/ILM, a leading provider of vocational qualifications. This means that you will gain a recognised certificate that demonstrates your skills and competencies. You will also work on real business projects and challenges, and make a positive impact on our organisation and customers. Are you ready to join the Lidl team and take your career to the next level? What you'll do The Controlling & Analytics department act as a trusted business partner to all areas of the business – from our store colleagues to our Board of Directors – providing timely and accurate reporting on core business KPIs such as Turnover, Margin, Stock Loss and Productivity, as well as detailed analysis and insights into key trends and performance patterns, supporting data-driven decision making at every level of the business. Over the course of 18 months, the Controlling & Analytics graduate will rotate through the five core areas of the department: Business Insights, Business Partnering, Financial Controlling, Sales & Margin, and Data & AI. This structure is designed to allow the individual to build strong analytical and commercial capabilities, while also developing essential soft skills such as effective communication, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement. What you'll need Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Graduate Programme, Purchasing
Summary From our Head Office to the shop floor and everywhere in between our primary goal is to create and deliver a fantastic customer journey for everyone who shops at Lidl. With over 7,000 colleagues across our stores, warehouses and offices in Ireland and Northern Ireland we are a big and ambitious team. We know our people are our greatest asset and our success is down to the commitment and dedication of our team. Training and Development At Lidl, we believe that training is the most important investment we can make in our people. Structured, on-the-job training is the foundation of our approach to training, giving all our employees the opportunity to develop both professionally and personally. As a graduate joining our business, we know you won’t have all the answers and that’s OK with us. As the only City & Guilds/ILM Accredited Graduate Programme in Ireland, the Lidl Graduate Management Development Programme is a unique programme that is tailored for each individual graduate. Whilst on the programme you will receive a bespoke training plan designed around your career path and current skills to teach you everything you need to know about working for Lidl. You will spend some time in our stores and warehouses to gain a thorough understanding of the key business areas. The programme gives you the opportunity to enjoy both personal and professional development through on-the-job training and a blended learning approach. Throughout your training you will be supported by trainers at every level of the business. They will assist you through solid hands-on experience and formal training sessions on key topics relevant to your new role. As well as helping you learn the business from the ground up, our training programme is designed to help you expand and develop your problem solving and business management skills. Think you have what it takes to join the Lidl team? Purchasing (Non-Food) The Non-Food team at Lidl Ireland is responsible for sourcing and managing the company's dynamic range of non-grocery products, often featured in the 'middle aisle.' This team is at the heart of Lidl's unique retail model, which relies on a constantly updated range of non-food items like DIY tools, home goods, textiles and seasonal products. Planners in this department manage the entire product lifecycle, from initial market analysis and quantity planning to supplier negotiation and in-store placement. It's a highly commercial and fast-paced environment where decision-making is data-driven, and planners are given significant responsibility for their category's KPI's.This role requires strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and a strategic mindset to constantly adapt the product offering to meet customer demand. What you'll need Lidl is an equal opportunities employer. If you have any particular requirements, we will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace and want to ensure that all applicants have the same opportunity regardless of gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, age, disability, race, religious belief, political opinion or membership of the traveller community.
Graduate Programme
About Uisce Éireann We are Uisce Éireann. Every day, we are responsible for the delivery of secure, safe, and sustainable water services for the people of Ireland. As Ireland’s national regulated water utility, our vision is a sustainable Ireland where water is respected and protected, for the planet and all the lives it supports. Our purpose at Uisce Éireann is to rise to the challenge of delivering transformative water services that enable communities to thrive. That means we are proud to take on the responsibility of protecting our water supply, passing on a safe and secure water system to a rapidly growing population and empowering Ireland’s social and economic growth. So, we’re passionate about helping our people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to communities all over Ireland. Our aim is to attract and develop talented and skilled people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. We believe that such a strong workforce will help us achieve our goals and allow us to continue investing in, and advancing, Ireland’s water services. Our Graduate Talent Programme At Uisce Éireann we recognise that today’s emerging talent is tomorrow’s leadership. That’s why we invest in our early careers professionals from day one, offering comprehensive development programmes that lay the foundation for long-term success. We believe that early career professionals are the key to our future. We empower them to grow, offering pathways to success that align with both their ambitions and our organisational goals. For 2026 we are recruiting talented graduates to join our 2-year Graduate Programme across 2 Specialist Streams: Engineering and Business Operations. Both streams are 2 years in duration and consist of 3 X 8-month rotations across our Infrastructure Delivery, Asset Management & Sustainability and Chief Operations Directorates. This will give you a unique opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects and exposure to a variety of internal and external stakeholders. Learn more about the areas you will rotate through below: ▪ Our Chief Operations Office is responsible for delivering essential water services across Ireland, combining operational excellence with a strong customer focus. It oversees both the treatment and management of over 3.3 billion litres of water and wastewater daily, while maintaining an extensive network of infrastructure assets and pipelines. At the same time, it ensures a high-quality experience for domestic and non-domestic customers, managing billing, customer interactions, and strategy implementation through the Customer Contact Centre. Together, Asset and Customer Operations work seamlessly to provide safe, reliable and efficient water services to communities nationwide. ▪ Our Infrastructure Delivery Directorate is managing the delivery of an unprecedented programme of capital investment in Ireland's water infrastructure. Infrastructure Delivery is made up of 5 distinct and related functions- Water, Wastewater, Water Supply Project, Commercial and Portfolio. The Directorate aims to Transform Ireland’s water infrastructure by delivering timely, essential, value for money water services. ▪ Our Asset Management & Sustainability Directorate is responsible for strategic planning, prioritisation, and development of Uisce Éireann’s Capital Works ensuring Irish Water’s capital investment portfolio is developed and managed to deliver benefits to customers, stakeholders, the environment and the wider society as well as providing environmental assessment and management expertise across Uisce Éireann. It is made up a of a number of areas including Asset Strategy, Asset Intelligence, Asset Planning and Asset Investment. Unlock your Potential At Uisce Éireann, we believe that your career is a journey, and the Graduate Programme is just the beginning. From day one, you’ll be immersed in a dynamic, supportive environment where continuous learning is part of the culture. Our structured Uisce University development pathway includes technical training, professional skills workshops, and one-to-one mentoring designed to help you grow in confidence, capability and impact. We’re committed to developing future leaders who will shape the sustainable future of Ireland’s water services. Through hands-on experience, cross-functional projects, and access to industry experts, you’ll gain the tools, knowledge and insight to make meaningful contributions – not just to Uisce Éireann, but to the communities we serve right across Ireland. Your growth is our investment, and together we’ll help you build a career with purpose. Ready to Apply? Successful applicants will join Uisce Éireann in September 2026 and can be based out of our Cork or Dublin Offices, with hybrid working arrangements available. On successful completion of this 2-year programme, a number of permanent positions will be available within Uisce Éireann. We are looking for recent or prospective honours Bachelors/Masters Graduates that can demonstrate the following: ▪ A relevant degree – those pursuing the Engineering stream must have a BEng degree in any discipline, those pursuing the Business Operations stream should have a degree in Business/Commerce/BIS or similar ▪ A natural problem solver who relishes working in diverse teams, with strong communication skills. ▪ Initiative, innovation and drive, and a pride in the work you deliver. ▪ A keen interest, curiosity, and ambition in your work. ▪ Eligible to work in Ireland for the duration of the programme. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Operations Graduate
Role Profile Our Graduate Programme is designed to take you through a series of real-world learning experiences, helping you build confidence in your abilities, and flourish in your career. We are looking for people who care about the world and each other, who want to build their career with likeminded and passionate people. So if you want a career where you can truly make a difference, then we’d like to hear from you! Tirlán is offering a unique opportunity for a graduate to join our Operations teams as an Operations Associate. These roles will be onsite. Located in our production facilities in Kilkenny, these roles will report to the Production Managers and are exciting opportunities to gain rich experience in a fast paced food production site. Graduates will be rotated to a different site during the 2 year programme. Responsibilities
