Assurance & Risk Graduate Scheme

Closing date - 26th October 2025 

What is NATS?

NATS is the UK’s leading Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP). Every year we handle 2.6 million flights and keep 250 million passengers safe whilst in UK airspace. We provide air traffic management (ATM) services to 15 airports in the UK as well as providing these services around the world spanning Europe, Middle East, Asia and North America.

We’re shaping the future of ATM through our focus on ‘advancing aviation and keeping the skies safe’ and believe that the size and diversity of our business makes us an exciting choice for undergraduates considering their future careers.

What will the Risk and Assurance Graduate Scheme involve? 

This two year programme is open to applicants who will be graduating or have graduated (within the last 2 years). This scheme is based at our Head Office in Whiteley (Hampshire) or in our Air Traffic Control Centre in Swanwick (Hampshire) however we have adopted ‘agile working’ which will enable you, where possible, to have the opportunity and flexibility to work in our modern office facilities as well as at home. 
As part of our Business Risk, Assurance, Audit and Resilience team, you will gain exposure across all business areas. You will help to identify risks, assess business controls and support continuous improvement. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a deep understanding of how a complex business operates and how assurance adds value.

You will gain experience in:

• Risk assessment methodologies under the guidance of experienced professionals.
• The development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.
• Internal controls and assurance frameworks
• Governance and compliance activities
• Data analysis and reporting
• Stakeholder engagement across business units
• Industry regulations and best practices.
• Internal and external audit activities.

This is a rotational programme designed to give you exposure to different areas of the business, helping you build a strong foundation in risk and assurance while developing your professional skills.

Why choose NATS?

You’ll be working at the heart of our organisation, alongside other graduates, undergraduate students and professionals. You’ll gain valuable insight into our business and make a tangible contribution to our success. We are committed to your personal and professional development and will help you achieve your goals. 

What are we looking for?

We’re looking for driven, proactive and committed individuals who will embrace the challenging targets that we’ve set ourselves over the next few years. One thing is clear to us; we can only achieve these targets through our people. We will be leading the way technically, operationally, commercially and politically and you can help us shape the future.  

A minimum of 2:2 in a relevant degree, and a demonstrable interest in your field outside of studies. 

You’ll also need to pass NATS pre-employment security clearance checks.

Additional vacancy information:

If you’ve applied and have met the minimum requirements for our scheme, you will be invited to complete a variety of online tests. If you are successful in passing this stage, you may have the opportunity to attend one of our virtual assessment centres!

Assessment centres slots will be available to book onto between the 12th - 14th November. They will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams from the 2nd – 12th December.

What’s in it for you?  

Competitive salary - £31,000 per annum + £1,000 welcome bonus

28 days of holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays

Market-leading defined contribution pension scheme   

Opportunity to study for a fully-funded professional qualification (where applicable)

For more information on the benefits we offer, please visit https://www.nats.aero/careers/early-careers/

Please note that NATS reserves the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at NATS  

We celebrate the diversity of our colleagues. We thrive because we are all brilliantly different yet united in our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe. For more information on our commitment to diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.nats.aero/careers/why-nats/

If you share our passion to advance aviation and keep the skies safe – we would like to hear from you whatever your age, sex, race, faith, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, visible or invisible disability. Individuals that bring different perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds help us be at the forefront of our industry. 

We want you to be able to perform at your best, so please email earlycareers@nats.co.uk if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments.