Sainsbury's
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Exhibitor Calendar
- Q&A Session 14:00-16:00 Wed 28/10
- Future Event
- Past Event
- Present Event
Exhibitor Jobs
- Graduate Scheme - Product Technology (Food)
- Graduate Scheme - Product Development (Food)
- Graduate Scheme - Retail
- Graduate Scheme - Logistics
- Graduate Scheme - Information Technology
- Graduate Scheme - Human Resources
- Graduate Scheme - Finance
- Graduate Scheme - Customer and Marketing
- Graduate Scheme - Commercial (Store Development and Procurement)
- Graduate Scheme - Buying (Food and General Merchandise)
Sainsbury's
- Applications Procedure:
For more information on the breadth of opportunities available, please visit www.sainsburys.co.uk/graduates
- No. Employees:
- 150,000
- Grad Jobs Available:
- 85
- Work Locations:
- UK Wide
- Deadlines:
- 31st December 2009.
- Degree Disciplines:
- 2:1 Degree – disciplines required vary by scheme so please refer to website for more details
- Class Required:
- As Above
- Salary & Benefits:
- £23,000-£25,000 Bonus (discretionary), Gym membership/subsidy, Pension scheme with company contributions, Season ticket loan, Share options, Subsidised restaurant, 22 days holiday
About Sainsbury's
Sainsbury’s is a Times Top 100 Graduate Employer and proud of our 140 year British heritage. We are not just a food retailer; we are a large FTSE 100 business. This means there are many different ways for you, as a graduate, to get involved. We need a diverse group of exceptional graduates, able to bring fresh commitment, talent and ideas to Sainsbury’s and be part of the continued growth and success in this challenging market.
Yes, the retail sector has been turbulent and the dynamics have completely changed in the last 12 months. However, our performance has improved as a result of the strength of the Sainsbury’s brand and the actions we have taken to adjust our offer to changing customer needs. This now means that 18.5 million customers are shopping with us each week and our profits are up by 11% on last year. We have delivered like-for-like sales growth over the last four years and are on track to continue. An achievement in any economic climate.
But don’t take our word for it – visit www.j-sainsbury.co.uk for more details on our performance in the last 12 months.
At Sainsbury’s we have a long term commitment to recruiting high calibre graduates and know they are essential to our business. Make your own mind up about whether Sainsbury’s is right for you.
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Exhibitor Details
- Name:
- Sainsbury's
- Sectors:
- Retail, FMCG & Sales
- URL:
- www.sainsburys.co.uk
- Grad URL:
- www.sainsburys.co.uk/graduates
- Tel:
- 0845 603 6290
FAQ
- If I haven’t got a 2.1 degree, can I still apply?
- To join one of our graduate or placement schemes (exluding Pharmacy Pre-Registration) we require an undergraduate degree at 2.1 or above. However, joining one of these schemes is just one way of starting your career with Sainsbury’s, so to find other opportunities that may suit go to the Careers section at www.sainsburys.co.uk.
- If I’m successful when can I expect to start work?
- Graduate schemes and one-year placements will commence in September 2010. Summer placements will take place from July – August 2010. Pharmacy Pre-Registration placements will commence July 2011.
- I don’t have a visa to work in the UK. Will Sainsbury’s support me in my application?
- Sainsbury’s is only in the position of accepting applications from resident workers, and those overseas nationals that can prove their ability to work within the UK by obtaining a Tier One Work Permit. You will be required to provide your original passport, or other original documentation proving your eligibility to work in the UK, if you are successful in obtain a position with us.
- Where could I be working for my store placement?
- All Store Support Centre (both London and Coventry) and Logistics schemes begin with a placement in one of our stores to ensure you gain a real understanding of our customer’s needs and how your role can make a difference. For graduates based in our London Store Support Centre and Logistics, your placement will be based in a store within London. For graduates based in Coventry, your placement will take place in the Coventry area.
- I am an overseas student and am having difficulty in converting my qualifications to UK qualifications. Where can I get help?
- For more information on how to convert your overseas qualifications to UK, please visit the following website http://www.naric.org.uk. You can then check how your qualifications convert into UCAS points by visiting http://www.ucas.com/students/ucas_tariff/.
