National Express early careers: how to get in
Last checked 2026-10-03 against National Express's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with National Express. How we check
At a glance
- Graduate Roles and Apprenticeship Programmesgraduate schemeNo published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published4 stages
How National Express recruits
Annual cycle (applications around January for a September start). 4 stages, from National Express's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where National Express names them.
Application
CV
Answer some questions and upload a CV; applications normally open around January.
“Applications open, you will need to answer some questions and upload you CV”
Video interview
Recorded video interview
Pre-recorded questions taking around 15 minutes, normally in February.
- about 15 minutes
“Pre-recorded questions to answer which takes around 15 minutes”
Virtual assessment centre
Assessment centre
Virtual assessments in March that may include a group exercise, a presentation and a short interview.
“Virtual assessments which may include group exercise, presentation and short interview”
Final interview
Final interview
Face-to-face interview with two senior National Express people, normally in April.
“Face to face interview with 2 senior people in National Express”
Visa sponsorship
Graduate Roles and Apprenticeship Programmes
National Express confirms graduate and apprenticeship routes exist but gives no pay, sponsorship or 2027 date on its overview page.
“Unleash your potential and embark on a rewarding journey with National Express with our range of early career programmes.”
National Express on the Home Office sponsor register
This is general information, not immigration advice. Check gov.uk and the employer's own FAQ before you apply: rules change.
Common questions
- What is the National Express graduate scheme application process?
- National Express's own careers pages describe 4 stages: Application, then Video interview, then Virtual assessment centre, then Final interview.
- Does National Express use a recorded video interview?
- Yes. National Express lists a recorded video interview stage ("Video interview").
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