Rotational Graduate Programme
Build your career. Support your community. Grow with us.
About us
Working for Progressive offers you the opportunity to be part of a leading home-grown organisation with a proud reputation for customer service excellence. With our personal and caring approach, we have been helping generations of local people to save and become homeowners. Supported by a strong high street presence and ambitious growth plans, our vision is to be the savings and mortgage provider of choice in Northern Ireland.
About the Programme
The Progressive Graduate Scheme is a distinctive two-year programme, offering four six-month rotations across a range of dynamic teams. Designed to give you meaningful exposure to different areas of the business, the scheme allows you to develop your skills, explore your interests and make a tangible impact along the way. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase your talents by leading impactful community projects in partnership with our charity partners. Throughout the programme, you’ll be fully supported with access to tailored training, alongside guidance from a dedicated buddy and an experienced business mentor at every stage of your journey.
About the role
What You Will Do
You will rotate across different teams. These may include:
IT and Digital: Working on new systems and digital services
Operations: Helping to improve processes and member experience
Finance: Working on planning, reporting, and analysis
Business Support: Helping the organisation run smoothly and responsibly
Risk: Understanding how we protect the Society
HR: Nurturing and developing our employees
You will work on real tasks that make a difference to our members and communities
Why Join Progressive?
Local and Community Focused: We are rooted in Northern Ireland and committed to supporting people here
Charity Partnerships: We currently support five charity partners through fundraising and volunteering
Work Life Balance: We encourage healthy routines, breaks, and flexible working where possible
Health and Wellbeing: We promote a supportive and respectful work environment, with extensive wellbeing resources available
Environmental and Social Responsibility: We make a positive difference by supporting the communities around us
You Will Be Known: As a mid-sized organisation, you’ll benefit from clear development pathways and real responsibility, without feeling like just another number
What You Will Receive
A competitive salary and benefits package
A dedicated support system
Training and ongoing mentoring
Funded professional qualifications
Experience leading on community and charity initiatives
If you would like to start your career in a place where:
People are treated with respect
Your well-being and work life balance are important
You can support local communities and charities
You can learn new skills and grow at your own pace
You are encouraged to share your ideas
Then we would love to hear from you.
Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will then be invited for further assessment. We support different learning and communication styles. If you need adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process we are happy to help.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
What you will need
Required criteria
- Willingness to learn and ask questions
- Ability to work with others
- Interest in helping people and communities
- 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline.
Progressive Building Society
Careers at Progressive We know that looking for a career means so much more than just finding a job. At Progressive, we want to help you find your happy place to work. We firmly believe in encouraging our employees to achieve the right balance between their work and personal lives, delivering access to and promoting family-friendly policies. This not only increases employee satisfaction but also enables Progressive to meet the needs of our Members and supports the Society in being positioned as one of the most successful financial institutions in Northern Ireland.
To work for Progressive is to be part of something special. We strive to nurture and develop our employees in the evolving and fast paced financial services industry. Outlined below are a list of the reasons why we feel Progressive is a great place to work: We aim to provide an inclusive and respectful working environment, where everyone recognises the importance and impact of teamwork. We celebrate staff diversity and work hard to ensure that our staff members feel valued as individuals and respected for their contribution to our success. We offer opportunities for our staff to work at the heart of our communities and make real differences to our Members’ lives. We do not subscribe to a long-hours culture, instead valuing family life and supporting our staff to balance work and family commitments.
Our benefits
We offer our staff competitive employment conditions and a range of benefits designed to achieve high levels of staff engagement and job satisfaction. We understand that by taking steps to positively enhance the well-being of our staff, we can help them to achieve their goals and boost their motivation to deliver the best possible outcomes for our members.