Lindt UK International Graduate Program 2027

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

No published policyInternational Graduate Program (Finance and Controlling, Marketing, Operations)

Unconfirmed. Lindt UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its international graduate program, so we cannot state a firm answer. Lindt and Sprungli publishes its graduate opportunities for UK visitors on lindt.co.uk, and what it offers is an International Graduate Program rather than a UK intake.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
Pay
A local salary plus housing and compensation of relocation costs, no figure published
2027 cycle
Applications screened on a rolling basis, no closing date published as of 1 October 2026
Confidence
medium

How Lindt UK recruits

Not stated (rolling screening). 4 stages, from Lindt UK's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-03. Test providers are named only where Lindt UK names them.

Applications may close early once places are filled, so apply well before any published deadline. Source

  1. Online form

    Application form

    Online form with a CV and cover letter for one programme only; applications are screened on a rolling basis.

    “Now that you have chosen which program to apply for, it is time to fill out the online form which includes your CV and a cover letter”
  2. Video interview

    Live video interview

    Video interview with a recruiter and a potential mentor, with time for the candidate's questions.

    “If we like your profile, you will be invited to participate in a video interview with a recruiter and potential mentor.”
    Source
  3. In-person interview and assessment

    Assessment centre

    In-person interview and assessment at headquarters with the programme's senior leader, including a practical task such as a case study, presentation or group exercise.

    “Once you pass this round, you will be asked for an in-person interview and assessment at our headquarters. Here, you will have the chance to meet the senior leader of the program. Depending on your program, the agenda will include a form of practical test, such as a case study, presentation or group exercise.”
  4. Further video interviews

    Other stage

    Possible further video interviews with leaders at foreign subsidiaries.

    “We might set up further video interviews with leaders based in different foreign subsidiaries so you can get a feel for the different cultures at the subsidiaries we might send you to.”

Every programme and stage at Lindt UK

“all our programs require a university degree, geographic flexibility and the ability to speak English, German or French fluently”
Lindt UK, from its own careers pages
The catch: This is not a UK based scheme. Pay is described only as a local salary, which varies by placement country, and the UK may not be one of your three postings. Lindt publishes no UK graduate or placement intake of its own.

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What Lindt UK publishes about this programme

Checked against Lindt UK's own careers pages on 2026-10-01. Anything not published is worth asking the early careers team before you apply.

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

Sources

Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. Application dates last checked 2026-10-01. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Lindt UK sponsor visas for its international graduate program?

Unconfirmed. Lindt UK publishes no sponsorship policy for its international graduate program, so we cannot state a firm answer. Lindt and Sprungli publishes its graduate opportunities for UK visitors on lindt.co.uk, and what it offers is an International Graduate Program rather than a UK intake. The programme runs 18 months across three six month placements at different subsidiaries or production plants, drawn from 26 subsidiaries and 12 production sites worldwide. Three tracks are published. International Finance and Controlling rotates through marketing and sales controlling at a distribution subsidiary, operations controlling at a production subsidiary, and a broader finance role at an emerging subsidiary. International Marketing rotates through an established market, an emerging market and the Kilchberg headquarters in Switzerland. International Operations covers research and development, production and KPIs, and quality control. Lindt provides housing, a local salary and relocation costs. Entry requires a university degree, geographic flexibility and fluency in English, German or French.

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 Lindt UK?

This is not a UK based scheme. Pay is described only as a local salary, which varies by placement country, and the UK may not be one of your three postings. Lindt publishes no UK graduate or placement intake of its own.

When do applications open for the Lindt UK international graduate program?

Applications screened on a rolling basis, no closing date published as of 1 October 2026. Checked on 2026-10-01 against Lindt UK's own site.

How should I confirm Lindt UK's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Lindt UK'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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