What is the OCU Group graduate scheme application process?

OCU Group's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Apply online, then Assessment (some roles), then Initial conversation, then Interview or assessment centre, then Feedback and onboarding support.

Does OCU Group sponsor visas for graduates?

OCU says visa sponsorship is considered case by case where a role meets its eligibility criteria.

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Last checked 2026-10-09 against OCU Group's own careers pages. Every stage below links to where it was read. GoRizzume is independent and not affiliated with OCU Group. How we check

At a glance

Graduate Programmegraduate scheme
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks5 stages
Apprenticeshipsapprenticeship
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Not published
Industrial Placementplacement
No published deadlineVisa sponsorship: Some tracks5 stages

Graduate Programme

How OCU Group recruits

Current (page undated). 5 stages, from OCU Group's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where OCU Group names them.

Apply online
CV
Apply online with a CV and short pre-screening questions.
“Apply online, submit your CV and complete short pre-screening questions.”
Source
Assessment (some roles)
Online tests
Some roles include an assessment of working preferences and values alignment.
“Some roles require an assessment to help us understand working preferences and values alignment.”
Source
Initial conversation
Phone interview
A team member contacts the candidate to discuss the role and their experience.
“A member of our team will contact you to discuss the role and your experience.”
Source
Interview or assessment centre
Assessment centre
An interview or an assessment centre, depending on the role.
“interview or assessment centre”
Source
Feedback and onboarding support
Offer
Feedback and support before starting.
“We will provide feedback and support you as you prepare to start at OCU.”
Source

Industrial Placement

Same 5-stage process as the graduate programme above. Programme details

Visa sponsorship

Graduate Programme
OCU says visa sponsorship is considered case by case where a role meets its eligibility criteria.
“Sponsorship is considered in circumstances where a role meets the relevant eligibility criteria. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis and all offers are subject to relevant Right to Work checks.”
Apprenticeships
Multi-level apprenticeships in civil engineering, electrical, and related technical roles.
Industrial Placement
OCU offers industrial placements for current students, with sponsorship considered case by case.
“Sponsorship is considered in circumstances where a role meets the relevant eligibility criteria. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis and all offers are subject to relevant Right to Work checks.”

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Common questions

What is the OCU Group graduate scheme application process?: OCU Group's own careers pages describe 5 stages: Apply online, then Assessment (some roles), then Initial conversation, then Interview or assessment centre, then Feedback and onboarding support.
Does OCU Group sponsor visas for graduates?: OCU says visa sponsorship is considered case by case where a role meets its eligibility criteria.

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