Trading graduate jobs

Join our Trading programme and help drive our ambition to help Britain achieve Net Zero.

You'll be responsible for managing the optimisation of the country’s largest portfolio of zero-carbon energy generation and gain experience across our Shift Trading team. 

Our Trading scheme will open in autumn 2024. In the meantime, take a look at the benefits of completing our training programme and the support we offer our Graduates. 

What's in it for you?

  • Develop your trading knowledge to drive commercial results and future strategy for EDF
  • Influence the future development of the Shift Trading team's suite of operational & market analysis IT applications
  • Gain unique experience, learn from industry experts and build valuable networks
  • Starting salary of £35k, with annual bonus, market-leading pension and competitive benefits

"In the Short Term Trading team we work towards the highest standards in everything we do. This includes how members are supported and valued. The development I’ve received over the past few years in the team has been incredible with more opportunities to learn happening every day."

Ellie, Shift Trader

We'll support your career

  • Follow a tailored training path that will develop your skills and knowledge for your future career
  • Contribute to our mission to help our customers save energy, reduce their bills and their carbon footprint.
  • Develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours, both during the scheme and in your future career.

“The graduate scheme has provided me with an amazing support network, including my placement manager, line manager, chartership mentor and graduate buddy. It is amazing to have just the right person to talk to for any questions or advice.”

Antonia Gkolanta, Graduate

What do I need to apply?

  • Have (or be expecting) a 2:2 Bachelor’s or Postgraduate Degree in either Maths, any Science related subject, Economics or Business.
  • Ability to adapt quickly to new challenges and thrive in fast-paced environment
  • Proven ability to operate with integrity and confidence, interpreting complex information and able to make considered commercial decisions under tight deadlines.
  • Passion for working in a customer-focused environment

"I have been so excited to join the Britain's biggest zero carbon electricity generators and the team here is very supportive. Science and Engineering Graduate."

Diniya Francis, Graduate

Life as a Graduate at EDF

Head over to our Graduate Hub to discover all the benefits of completing our training programme and the support we offer our Graduates:

  • Dates for applying
  • How we support you during the programme
  • Continuous development for your career
  • What our Graduates say
  • Diversity and inclusion at EDF
  • Company benefits

What's it like to work at EDF?

Benefits and rewards

Work is just one part of our lives and at EDF we’re dedicated to providing our people with a flexible benefits package that supports their wellbeing, financial security and allows them to enjoy their time away from work. 

Employee benefits & rewards

Diversity and inclusion

At EDF, everyone’s welcome. It’s a powerful statement of our intent to make sure we’re about the people who work with us – a rich and unique mix of backgrounds and experiences that’s vital to shaping a strong and fresh-thinking organisation like ours.

At EDF we will not tolerate any behaviour that does not uphold our Everyone’s Welcome vision.

EDF's stance on diversity & inclusion

Helping Britain achieve Net Zero

How we’re supporting an affordable, secure and just transition.

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