Overview
Persimmon’s vision is to be Britain’s leading homebuilder, with quality and customer service at the heart of what we do, building the best value homes on the market in sustainable and inclusive communities.
We are a FTSE 100 company with 29 offices across the UK and a wide variety of exciting career pathways.
We are keen to recruit graduates who are customer-focused, interested in sustainability, innovative, technologically-savvy and looking to make a difference to local communities.
What are we looking for?
At Persimmon we want to attract the best applicants from the widest talent pool and ensure we reflect the diverse nature of the communities we work in.
To be considered for our graduate programme you will need:
- A 2:1 degree or above in any discipline and from any university
- 3 A levels at grades A-C
- A genuine interest in our industry and a desire to help meet the housing needs of the UK
- Determination and the desire to learn succeed
- An enthusiastic approach and lots of initiative
- Strong inter-personal and communication skills
- Flexibility to undertake some travel in the UK during your programme
- A full driving licence, with a maximum of 3 penalty points, and access to your own vehicle (upon starting the programme)
The benefits of a rotational training programme
Based in one of Persimmon’s operating businesses you’ll follow a structured training plan which enables you to spend time in every function before deciding which one best matches your skills and interests.
The beauty of a rotational scheme is that you’ll get to know everyone in your local office, see how all the different departments work and how they fit together, and think about which area of the business will best suit you.
It’s challenging when you come straight out of university to know exactly what you want to do, so this way you can try all the different areas during year 1 before specialising more in year 2.
During the different placements you’ll be closely supported and given projects and responsibilities of your own, where you can really shine.
The key areas you'll cover include:
- Land and Planning
- Technical
- Construction
- Commercial
- Finance
- Sales
- Customer Care
Support and additional development
In addition to your placements in each function there will also be other development opportunities, including meetings with senior directors, training courses, webinars and both internal and external conferences.
You will be closely supported throughout your programme, with monthly review discussions with the Group Director of Talent and Diversity and joint activities with the other graduates in your cohort.
When you progress into year two, you will focus on one or two of the departments where your skills and knowledge are more suited. Our development programmes are bespoke to the individual graduate, so we will work together to find the best pathway for you.
What do we offer?
Persimmon is a one of the UK’s largest home builders with an enviable record of growth and success, coupled with a collaborative and inclusive culture where everyone has a part to play, and teamwork is key.
A huge factor in our success is recruiting, developing and retaining great people. We offer a wide range of career pathways and like to promote talent from within.
We offer an attractive and competitive pay and benefits package:
- £26,500 starting salary
- Discretionary bonus scheme (up to 12% of salary)
- Pension scheme
- Private health scheme
- 25 days holiday (increasing to 28 after 5 years’ service)
- Persimmon discount scheme (discount on food/groceries, holidays and more)
- A range of career pathways and the opportunity to obtain professional qualifications
- The chance to work on high profile business projects
- The opportunity to become a Persimmon Ambassador and present in schools, colleges and universities about the industry and your role in it.
Graduate Locations
For our September 2025 graduate cohort, we are delighted to offer opportunities at the following regional offices (you can choose to be considered for more than one location):
- Studley, Warwickshire
- Birmingham
- Warrington
- Newcastle
- Peterborough
- Northampton
- Ipswich
- Norwich
Application Process
There are 4 stages to the recruitment process as follows:
- Online application and CV submission
- Blended assessment which includes a video interview
- Online assessment centre (to be held virtually on 11 or 12 Feb 2025)
- Final interview
On the application form you will have the opportunity to let us know about any adjustments or additional support you may require, after which a member of the team will contact you to ensure appropriate support is provided.
If you think you may need adjustments but aren't sure, or would like to further understand the process and discuss potential options, then please contact the team on the phone number, email or live chat function available in the application portal.
