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Alder King Graduate Development Programme 2027

No published policyGraduate Development Programme

Unconfirmed. Alder King publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate development programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Nothing on the careers or graduate pages addresses sponsorship, visas or right to work.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
2027 cycle
There are no fixed deadlines or programme start dates
Confidence
high

Alder King Graduate Development Programme: at a glance

Alder King's Graduate Development Programme is for graduates working towards the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). It covers all RICS designated surveying pathways, with internal and external training, experience across disciplines and a Structured Training Agreement, working alongside partners and other professional staff. There is no formal rotation, and graduates have mentoring and reviews to help them pass the APC at the first attempt. Source

Start date
Rolling programme with no fixed start dates“There are no fixed deadlines or programme start dates”Source
Who can apply
Graduates working towards their APC; applications accepted at any timeSource

How Alder King recruits

Rolling programme, no fixed intake or deadlines. 2 stages, from Alder King's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Alder King names them.

  1. Send a CV

    CV

    Rolling applications: send a CV at any time; applications are assessed and passed to the right people to progress.

    “To apply, please send a CV and covering email outlining your area/s of interest and ambitions for the future”
    Source

  2. Covering email

    Cover letter

    A covering email setting out areas of interest, future ambitions and why you suit the firm. Confirmation of receipt explains next steps.

    “To apply, please send a CV and covering email outlining your area/s of interest and ambitions for the future, making sure to tell us why you think you're a perfect candidate to join one of the most successful and respected companies in the sector.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Alder King

“Alder King operates a rolling graduate programme, which means we are happy to accept applications from candidates at any time.”
Alder King, from its own careers pages
The catch: There is no formal rotation, so breadth of experience depends on being offered it rather than being scheduled. All seven offices are in the South West and Wales, so there is no London or Northern route.
Alder King early careersVerify on gov.uk

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What Alder King publishes about this programme

Checked against Alder King's own careers pages on 2026-09-24. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

  • Visa sponsorship policy: not published
  • Application dates: published
  • Programme description: published
  • Duration and start date: published
  • Who can apply: published
  • Pay: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-24. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Alder King sponsor visas for its graduate development programme?

Unconfirmed. Alder King publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate development programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Alder King is a property consultancy and chartered surveying firm with offices in Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Gloucester, Swindon, Taunton and Truro, covering surveying and planning. Its Graduate Development Programme is unusual in this sector for being rolling: applications are accepted at any time, there are no fixed deadlines and no fixed programme start dates, and each application is assessed for how and where the candidate might fit before the right people are brought in to progress it. Applying means sending a CV and a covering email setting out areas of interest and ambitions, and every applicant is sent a confirmation of receipt setting out the next steps and their timing. Joiners get a Structured Training Agreement with regular reviews from a Supervising Officer and Counsellor, plus graduate mentoring and review aimed at passing the APC first time. There is no formalised rotation, but graduates are given exposure to a variety of specialist areas. The published package is specific: competitive salary reviewed every six months, bonus scheme, generous pension, financial assistance with external APC training, the APC enrolment fee, study leave, RICS or RTPI registration and annual subscription plus other relevant professional subscriptions, and 33 days of annual holiday including bank holidays. Nothing on the careers or graduate pages addresses sponsorship, visas or right to work.

What is the Alder King graduate development programme?

Alder King's Graduate Development Programme is for graduates working towards the RICS Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). It covers all RICS designated surveying pathways, with internal and external training, experience across disciplines and a Structured Training Agreement, working alongside partners and other professional staff. There is no formal rotation, and graduates have mentoring and reviews to help them pass the APC at the first attempt.

Does the pay clear the UK Skilled Worker salary threshold?

The pay for this scheme is not published clearly enough to judge against the threshold.

What is the catch international students miss with Alder King?

There is no formal rotation, so breadth of experience depends on being offered it rather than being scheduled. All seven offices are in the South West and Wales, so there is no London or Northern route.

When do applications open for the Alder King graduate development programme?

There are no fixed deadlines or programme start dates. Checked on 2026-09-24 against Alder King's own site.

When does the Alder King graduate development programme start?

Rolling programme with no fixed start dates, according to Alder King's own careers information.

Who can apply for the Alder King graduate development programme?

Graduates working towards their APC; applications accepted at any time, according to Alder King's own careers information.

How should I confirm Alder King's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Alder King's careers site, ask its early-careers team directly, and check the employer on the gov.uk Register of Licensed Sponsors. Policies and thresholds change, so treat this page as a starting point and confirm for the exact role and cycle.

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