Technology Leadership

At Tesco we use IT to make shopping better for customers. That doesn't mean we fill our stores and website with gadgets and widgets - unless, of course, we think they'll help our customers. In store it's more about delivering effective systems so that customers enjoy a smooth shopping trip, or developing complex systems that enable us to offer insurance, banking and lottery tickets at the till.

Successful graduates will develop inventive technologies that enhance, develop and strengthen every aspect of the business. You'll work on projects that positively impact customer's shopping experience and develop innovative systems that lead the way in retail technology.

This exciting programme will build and develop the skills gained at university and will grow visionary Technology Leaders of the future. You'll gain exposure to different areas of Information Technology including the leading online grocery-shopping site, Tesco.com, international business and the opportunity to visit our development site in India. This Graduate Programme builds essential relationships and skills for the future and provides sound insight into how Tesco use technology to develop and improve business.

The Group Technology and Architecture team is responsible for setting Information Technology standards and application/technical architectures that deliver world-class systems for the Tesco Group. You'll work with colleagues to undertake research and development, design architectures and roadmaps to drive the business forward.

The Strategic Development team designs and delivers new systems throughout the business. From commercial systems through to retail applications in the stores, you'll get real insight into the positive impact Information Technology delivers for customers and the business.

Service Delivery supports internal customers, maintaining and developing systems that change the way we go about our business. Regular contact with users in different business areas means your ability to communicate with people from all backgrounds will be equally important as other skills gained on the programme and at university.

The Group Information Technology team designs, develops and deploys the Operating Model. The Operating model delivers best practice capability to Tesco businesses around the world. You'll become part of the team delivering the Operating Model ensuring operating cost efficiencies, country sales and margin improvements and faster in country skills development.

Naturally, we'll give you access to all the training you need and you'll gain an understanding of every aspect of our business. Spending time in our Stores getting to know the ins and outs of our retail operation is the kind of experience that will help you develop and support our critical business systems.

What skills do I need?

To make a success of your career in Information Technology at Tesco, you'll need:

• At least a 2:1 degree in any discipline (or expect to receive)
• A levels should include maths or a science
• 240 UCAS points at A Level/Scottish Highers or other equivalent qualifications (excluding General Studies)
• Commercial awareness
• Excellent problem solving ability
• A keen interest in technology
• International mobility
• Ambition, tenacity, drive and self motivation
• The ability to work in a team and on own initiative
• Clear and confident communication skills
• The ability to make effective decisions
• Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
• The ability to embrace, lead and implement change
• The personality to win the hearts and minds of others
  
  

Find out more from one of our graduates.