Science Stream Graduate Programme 2024

Together for a cleaner, healthier world.

Johnson Matthey, a FTSE 250 organisation, 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 12,600 people.  We have more 200 years of success behind us; be part of the next stage of our growth journey and help maintain our reputation as one of the most admired organisations in our field. Our unique culture and people give us competitive advantage and will ensure our success for years to come. You can be part of that success story.

We currently have a number of openings at Johnson Matthey in our 2025 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 application will be for consideration of your first rotation, although we encourage individuals to rotate into all project areas.

Science projects may include

• Apply scientific methods to solve complex research problems and bring new perspective to existing solutions
• Develop next generation catalysts to efficiently convert harmful emissions to environmentally friendly compounds
• Assess environmental impacts of production technologies for R&D opportunity
• Method design and delivery for product analysis
• Support scale-up from lab to plant and standardize processes for day-to-day manufacturing
• Commission lab equipment and develop/deliver training to chemists

Required

- Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field

JM LEAD consists of three rotations of varying lengths over 2.5 years in different business locations. “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 other 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 2025-May 2026)
• Expanding: 10-month rotation in the UK (June 2026-March 2027)
• Accelerating: 12-month rotation on a global reporting structure which requires an international assignment or travel (April 2027-March 2028)
• Driving your career at JM: upon conclusion of the programme, individuals will enter into identified roles within Johnson Matthey where they are empowered to continuing forging a path to leadership.

How you will be rewarded

We offer a competitive compensation and JM Elements benefits package including bonus, excellent pension contributions and 20 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.