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Mace Graduate Development Programme 2027

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Unconfirmed. Mace publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate development programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Mace Consult is the programme and project management business that separated from Mace Group and now runs advisory, cost and commercial management, PMO and planning, and programme and project management.

Sponsors grads?
Not published
Pay vs threshold
Not published
Opportunity
graduate scheme
2027 cycle
Applications for the 2027 Emerging Talent programmes will open in autumn 2026, with an early September start
Confidence
high

How Mace recruits

start the year after September opening (year not stated). 4 stages, from Mace's own careers pages, checked 2026-10-04. Test providers are named only where Mace names them.

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

  1. 1. Online application form

    Application form

    Application form questions only, no CV or cover letter. One application per candidate per academic year.

    “we’ve adopted a hiring process where we don’t even require a CV or cover letter! Instead, we ask you the information we need in the application form.”
    Source

  2. 2. Video interview

    Recorded video interview

    Pre-recorded video interview on strengths and motivation, completed within five calendar days.

    “we’ll invite you to complete a pre-recorded video interview where we’ll focus on your strengths as well as your motivation for the organisation your applying with as well as your chosen role. You’ll have five calendar days to complete this”
    SourceHow to prepare for a one-way video interview

  3. 3. Virtual assessment centre

    Assessment centre

    Final virtual assessment centre with activities such as a group exercise, individual interview and meeting a trainee; outcome call within a week.

    “The next and final stage is a virtual assessment centre, where you’ll have the opportunity to both deepen your understanding of our business and showcase your potential for the role.”
    Source

  4. 4. Offer

    Offer

    Offer and online contract after a successful assessment centre.

    “If you’re successful after the assessment centre, you’ll receive an offer and an online contract to sign.”
    Source

Every programme and stage at Mace

“Applications for our 2027 Emerging Talent programmes will open in autumn 2026.”
Mace, from its own careers pages
The catch: The FAQ says you must have the right to live and work in the country you apply to, for all programmes. That is a requirement rather than a sponsorship policy, and Mace does not say whether it sponsors.
Mace early careersVerify on gov.ukSee the licence record

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What Mace publishes about this programme

Checked against Mace's own careers pages on 2026-09-23. 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: not published
  • Locations: not published
  • Degree requirement: not published
  • Recruitment stages: published

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Verdict last checked 2026-09-23. How we check programme verdicts

Common questions

Does Mace sponsor visas for its graduate development programme?

Unconfirmed. Mace publishes no sponsorship policy for its graduate development programme, so we cannot state a firm answer. Mace Consult is the programme and project management business that separated from Mace Group and now runs advisory, cost and commercial management, PMO and planning, and programme and project management. Its Graduate Development Programme runs for two years and starts in early September, with some roles advertised for an earlier start. Eligibility is GCSE maths and English at grade 4 or C or above, plus an undergraduate degree of any grade in any discipline, though some technical roles specify subjects in the job advert. The published offer includes financial and wellbeing benefits, structured training and development, professional membership, one to one support, exposure across the firm's services, networking and volunteering. Applications for the 2027 emerging talent programmes open in autumn 2026, and you can register interest in advance.

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 Mace?

The FAQ says you must have the right to live and work in the country you apply to, for all programmes. That is a requirement rather than a sponsorship policy, and Mace does not say whether it sponsors.

When do applications open for the Mace graduate development programme?

Applications for the 2027 Emerging Talent programmes will open in autumn 2026, with an early September start. Checked on 2026-09-23 against Mace's own site.

How should I confirm Mace's sponsorship before applying?

Read the specific vacancy on Mace'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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