What is the Mace graduate scheme application process?

Mace's own careers pages describe 4 stages: 1. Online application form, then 2. Video interview, then 3. Virtual assessment centre, then 4. Offer.

Does Mace use a recorded video interview?

Yes. Mace lists a recorded video interview stage ("2. Video interview").

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Last checked 2026-10-04 against Mace's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Mace. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Development Programmegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Apprenticeship Programmeapprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
Industrial Placement Programmeplacement
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages

Graduate Development Programme

How Mace recruits

start the year after September opening (year not stated). 4 stages, from Mace's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Mace names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

1. Online application form
Application form
Application form questions only, no CV or cover letter. One application per candidate per academic year.
“we’ve adopted a hiring process where we don’t even require a CV or cover letter! Instead, we ask you the information we need in the application form.”
Source
2. Video interview
Recorded video interview
Pre-recorded video interview on strengths and motivation, completed within five calendar days.
“we’ll invite you to complete a pre-recorded video interview where we’ll focus on your strengths as well as your motivation for the organisation your applying with as well as your chosen role. You’ll have five calendar days to complete this”
Source How to prepare for a one-way video interview
3. Virtual assessment centre
Assessment centre
Final virtual assessment centre with activities such as a group exercise, individual interview and meeting a trainee; outcome call within a week.
“The next and final stage is a virtual assessment centre, where you’ll have the opportunity to both deepen your understanding of our business and showcase your potential for the role.”
Source
4. Offer
Offer
Offer and online contract after a successful assessment centre.
“If you’re successful after the assessment centre, you’ll receive an offer and an online contract to sign.”
Source

Apprenticeship Programme

Same 4-stage process as the graduate development programme above. Programme details

Industrial Placement Programme

Same 4-stage process as the graduate development programme above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

Graduate Development Programme
Mace Consult accepts an undergraduate degree of any grade for its two year graduate programme and opens 2027 applications in autumn 2026.
“Applications for our 2027 Emerging Talent programmes will open in autumn 2026.”
Apprenticeship Programme
Mace Consult's apprenticeship runs four years or more on 96 UCAS points and five GCSEs, and ends in a nationally recognised qualification.
“5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above, including Maths and English (or equivalent qualifications), and 96 UCAS points”
Industrial Placement Programme
Mace Consult's 12 month industrial placement starts in late June and lists a chance to fast track as part of the offer.
“penultimate year undergraduates who need a year in industry as part of their sandwich course”

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Common questions

What is the Mace graduate scheme application process?: Mace's own careers pages describe 4 stages: 1. Online application form, then 2. Video interview, then 3. Virtual assessment centre, then 4. Offer.
Does Mace use a recorded video interview?: Yes. Mace lists a recorded video interview stage ("2. Video interview").

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