Graduate Scheme

Graduate Scheme

A fantastic opportunity for a motivated individual to join our graduate scheme from September 2024. Each of the six-month placements is extremely varied, examples are in Finance, Operations, Business Development and Marketing. You will be empowered to make business critical decisions from Day One.

Benefits

- Competitive salary, shared performance bonus

- Company pension, cycle to work scheme

- Office-based in central York

- 21 days of holiday plus your birthday plus 8 bank holidays

- Frequent travel around the UK and occasional European/North American business trips

- One of the placements may be based in our German, Irish or Canadian offices

- Full training and support, including a dedicated external performance coach

Future Prospects

Upon completing the scheme you will have:

- A detailed understanding of business finance (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, Reserves, Foreign Exchange, Banking)

- International business experience (EU, North America and Emerging Markets)

- Operations exposure - the ability to work fast and decisively under pressure

- Created and implemented a Business Development plan

- Expertise in all aspects of commodity markets (spot prices, forward markets, price spreads, derivatives)

You will have identified your business interests and skills throughout the placements, and will have clarity about your future career path with Portland.

Who we are looking for

This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic graduates wanting to join a fast-paced and growing international business. You should be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, superior organisational ability and a permanent positive attitude.

About Us

Portland are the UK’s recognised experts on all things fuel. Set up in 2009 Portland began as a specialised fuel hedging provider; fifteen years on we offer a wide range of services covering every aspect of the downstream fuel sector. Portland frequently appears on mainstream media platforms to discuss commodity markets and energy developments. Based in the City of York, our international business employs 35 people, most of whom are under the age of 30. Our professional environment is lively and fast-paced making this a dynamic place to build a career.

How to Apply

Send your CV with brief covering letter. The closing date for applications is 31st May 2024 (we may however interview strong candidates before this date).