Mars early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-21 against Mars's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with Mars. How we check
At a glance
- Mars Leadership Experience (MLE)graduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published6 stages
- Mars Finance Leadership Experience 2027 (Graduate Programme)graduate schemeOpen, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: Not published
- Open, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: Not published
- Open, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: Not published
- Mars R&D Leadership Experience 2027 (Graduate Programme)graduate schemeOpen, no closing date publishedVisa sponsorship: Not published
How Mars recruits
2027 intake (applications open for most UK schemes). 6 stages, from Mars's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Mars names them.
Choose a programme
Other stage
Choose one of six UK leadership schemes: General Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D, Procurement.
“In the UK we offer six leadership schemes; General Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, R&D and Procurement.”
CV submission
CV
Submit an updated CV including education, and state whether you need visa sponsorship.
“For this step you will require your updated CV, check out some tips to craft your CV here and don't forget to mention your education! Additionally, please let us know whether you would require visa sponsorship for the graduate scheme.”
Application review
Other stage
Mars reviews the application and updates the candidate.
“Your application is important to us. We will review it and update you soon.”
HireVue interview
Recorded video interview, HireVue
HireVue interview completed at your convenience with a practice round, allocated response time and the same questions for every candidate.
“Based on a successful application you will be invited to a HireVue interview.”
Assessment centre
Assessment centre
Assessment centre after a successful HireVue interview; content not described.
“If successful at HireVue interview you will be invited to an assessment centre. Bring your true authentic self to the day!”
Offer
Offer
Offer, with a September start.
“You've made it! We are so excited to welcome you on board, see you in September!”
Visa sponsorship
Leadership Experience
Mars publishes no visa sponsorship policy for its UK graduate Leadership Experience
Finance Leadership Experience 2027
Mars has opened its 2027 UK Finance Leadership Experience, a three year graduate programme in Slough and London paying £33,000 plus a £2,000 joining bonus.
“You’ll have have obtained a degree in any subject, graduating next summer or graduated within the last 2 years”
Engineering Leadership Experience 2027
Mars has opened its 2027 UK Engineering Leadership Experience for master's level engineering graduates, paying £33,000 plus a £2,000 joining bonus.
“You’ll need a Master’s degree in Engineering, graduating in 2027 or graduated within the last 2 years.”
Supply Chain Leadership Experience 2027
Mars has opened its 2027 UK Supply Chain Leadership Experience, three placements from factory to customer teams, paying £33,000 plus a £2,000 joining bonus.
“You’ll have obtained a degree in any subject, graduating next summer or graduated within the last 2 years.”
R&D Leadership Experience 2027
Mars has opened its 2027 UK R&D Leadership Experience for STEM graduates, based in Slough or Birstall and paying £33,000 plus a £2,000 joining bonus.
“A degree in any STEM subject. Graduating next summer or graduated within the last 2 years.”
Mars on the Home Office sponsor register
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Common questions
- What is the Mars graduate scheme application process?
- Mars's own careers pages describe 6 stages: Choose a programme, then CV submission, then Application review, then HireVue interview, then Assessment centre, then Offer.
- Does Mars use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. Mars lists a recorded video interview stage ("HireVue interview"), on HireVue.
- Which assessment providers does Mars use?
- Mars names HireVue on its own careers pages.
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