What is the National Nuclear Laboratory graduate scheme application process?

National Nuclear Laboratory's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Apply for job, then Online assessments, then In-person assessment centre.

Does National Nuclear Laboratory sponsor visas for graduates?

The National Nuclear Laboratory requires 2027 graduates to have lived in the UK for at least five years and to be able to achieve SC clearance.

National Nuclear Laboratory early careers: how to get in

Last checked 2026-10-24 against National Nuclear Laboratory's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with National Nuclear Laboratory. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Development Programme, two years on a permanent contractgraduate scheme
Closes in 19 daysVisa sponsorship: No3 stages
Apprenticeship scheme in science, engineering, mathematics and business administration, typically two yearsapprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published

How National Nuclear Laboratory recruits

2027 intake (start early September 2027). 3 stages, from National Nuclear Laboratory's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where National Nuclear Laboratory names them.

Apply for job
Application form
Online application per graduate vacancy; vacancies opened 21 September 2026, this advert closes 26 October 2026.
“Closing date: 26th October 2026”
Source
Online assessments
Online tests
Online assessments as part of selection. Provider not named.
“As part of the selection process for the graduate programme you should expect to complete online assessments.”
Source
In-person assessment centre
Assessment centre
In-person assessment centre testing technical and behavioural competencies, held February 2027 for this role.
“Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person assessment centre which will assess technical and behavioural competencies. Assessment Centres for this role will be held in February 2027.”
Source

Visa sponsorship

Graduate Development Programme, two years on a permanent
The National Nuclear Laboratory requires 2027 graduates to have lived in the UK for at least five years and to be able to achieve SC clearance.
“You will have the right to work in the UK, have lived in the UK for at least 5 years and be able to achieve SC level security clearance.”
Apprenticeship scheme in science, engineering, mathematics
UKNNL apprentices are on permanent contracts from day one and have a published December 2026 opening for the 2027 intake.
“Our 2027 apprenticeship applications open December 2026.”

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Common questions

What is the National Nuclear Laboratory graduate scheme application process?: National Nuclear Laboratory's own careers pages describe 3 stages: Apply for job, then Online assessments, then In-person assessment centre.
Does National Nuclear Laboratory sponsor visas for graduates?: The National Nuclear Laboratory requires 2027 graduates to have lived in the UK for at least five years and to be able to achieve SC clearance.

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