Graduate Programme - 24/25, Blenheim Chalcot
+ Discretionary bonus
5+ days a week in office
Digital venture builders
Open for applications
Digital venture builders
1001+ employees
Open for applications
+ Discretionary bonus
5+ days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To support digital startups with funding and business operations, allowing them to focus on becoming industry disruptors.
Role
Who you are
- We are not expecting you to have worked in start-ups before or to have studied a tech related degree. For us, it is about hiring the right character and their potential, not just their experience
- As such, we are looking for graduates from any discipline – different areas of expertise are great for new perspectives
- We look for some key fundamentals in people when hiring into the BC portfolio.
- Urious – people in BC are inquisitive, they want to understand ‘why’ and consider if there is a better approach rather than take on the ‘it’s how we’ve always done it’ perspective. Given our ethos is all about disrupting industries with new methods and products, curiosity is at the heart of what we do
- ‘Doers’ – we are a community of pro-active self-starters. We will provide full support to our graduates, though we do look for proactive people who can use their initiative and drive on a daily basis. Working in an environment where everyone has this trait is incredibly refreshing and we strive to maintain it
- Growth Mindset – working in a growth business environment is ambiguous, diverse and, at times, chaotic by definition. Being adaptable and recognising the importance of flexibility to add value in a constantly evolving company is vital for us
- Interest in Gen AI – you do not need to be a ‘techy’ at heart to work in our environment. We are looking for people who are enthusiastic about what Gen AI is doing to industries and a drive to work in a pioneering sector which represents that drive. A desire for doing new and challenging things makes coming into work a whole lot more fun
- Humble & Sociable – building a tech start-up is never easy. As such, we have a ‘no-ego’ policy and seek out people who bring energy to a team, not drain it. We have a down-to-earth and personable culture; we solve complex problems but do not take ourselves too seriously and look to have fun whilst doing so
What the job involves
- We are looking to hire high-energy, entrepreneurial, and value-adding graduate talent to join Blenheim Chalcot, a leading global venture builder
- Our Graduate programme is recruited on a rolling basis in response to the needs of our portfolio businesses, as a result roles are allocated based on needs at the time of offer
- We are excited to launch our 2024/25 Graduate Programme! Joining Blenheim Chalcot as a Graduate you will gain hands on experience in a fast-paced and progressive environment, where you will support us in building our next generation of innovative tech businesses
- You will also embark on a unique learning programme, BC Adventurers, designed by our very own learning business, BC RedTeam, helping you develop and grow your entrepreneurial toolkit
- This opportunity will kickstart your career working across a range of fields including product, strategy, marketing, and sales, within a pioneering industry
- Exposure to the BC portfolio – this role is unlike any other graduate programme. As a BC Graduate, you will be part of one of our portfolio businesses working across a variety of projects, gaining invaluable insights and tangible experience
- BC Adventurers – you will be enrolled on a 15-month intensive cross-portfolio development programme, designed for those early in their careers or new to the start-up world. The goal is to prepare you for high performance in a fast-paced and agile environment, whilst giving you a kick-start to your entrepreneurial journey. Upon completion of the programme, you will embark on a Graduate Venture Challenge with your fellow graduates
- Graduate Community Programme – one of BC’s core values is collaboration. Upon joining, you will be welcomed onto a collaborative 15-month community programme, where you and your fellow graduate cohort will have monthly gatherings, initiatives, and socials. Alongside this, you will have access to mentorship from a senior team member. This is designed to give you an opportunity to connect, learn from one another and gain exposure to the wider BC portfolio. You will get to know the BC culture, share learnings, solve problems together, live out the company values of being curious and generous with knowledge, and most importantly have fun while doing it!
- Centre of Gen AI Innovation – The Blenheim Chalcot Centre of Gen AI Innovation is an enabling institution for Blenheim Chalcot and its portfolio companies. It supports ventures to deliver unique customer value through the application of GenAI and transform the quality and efficiency of their internal operations. As a graduate in the BC portfolio, you will have the opportunity to get involved in the latest cutting-edge technology and help support initiatives to drive the awareness, understanding, and use of GenAI to address business pains and opportunities
- Product Academy – The best product companies in the world operate in a way that creates and sustains innovation, removing silos between customers, product managers and engineers so they can build products that disrupt markets. As a graduate at BC you will gain exclusive access to our Product Academy in Navi Mumbai, where you'll develop the essential skills and knowledge to create innovative, product-led B2B SaaS solutions leveraging GenAI. Empowering your career and learning to build products that customers love from our industry and GenAI experts in Mumbai
Application process
- If you are keen to apply, please submit your CV and answer the three application questions and a member of our Talent Team will contact you with next steps. We have a rigorous recruitment process, which we use for all our roles to ensure we attract the very best talent
- We have a three-stage process that will consist of the following:
- Stage 1: Telephone interview with a member of BC Talent team
- Stage 2: In person assessment day, consisting of both individual and group activities
- Stage 3: In-person final interviews at our offices in Scale Space, White City
Salary benchmarks
Our take
Blenheim Chalcot is a digital startup venture builder. It raises funding and provides operational support for fledgling companies to allow them to focus on building an exceptional product to take to market. Blenheim Chalcot takes a different approach than its more traditional competitors by investing knowledge, experience, ideas, infrastructure, and funds. Companies are started in-house and given everything they need to become a successful tech firm.
Blenheim Chalcot specialises in SaaS and generative AI startups and more recently has branched into healthcare tech, a rapidly expanding sector. Companies in their portfolio include financial services, education, media and marketing, public services and health as well as sports market companies, with over 60 businesses amounting to more than $500 million in annual revenues.
Blenheim Chalcot has had a number of significant exits in the past few years – just 3 years after its launch, ClearScore was acquired by Experian for £275m in 2018. Its portfolio has been responsible for employing over 3000 people and investment raises surpassing $600 million. Its laurels then, indicate a savvy and successful business investment venture.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
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Company benefits
- Be part of the UK’s leading digital venture builder and have the opportunity to be a part of and learn from the incredible talent in BC
- A fun and open, if a little cricket-obsessed, atmosphere
- Discretionary bonus
- 25 days of paid holidays
- Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary. Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme
- Flexible Benefits: Private Medical and Dental, Gym Subsidiaries
Company values
- Never stop looking for a better way of doing things; be curious
- Building businesses is fast-paced and fluid; be nimble
- Sharing knowledge and networks builds better businesses; be generous
- The best ideas aren’t always your own; seek diversity
- Decisions should be driven by analytics and customer insight; embrace data
Company HQ
Shepherd's Bush, London, UK
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Leadership
Charles Mindenhall
(Co-Founder)Oxford graduate and serial entrepreneur. Previously founded Liberis (small business finance). Currently Board Member at Modulr, trustee of The Royal Foundation of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Youth Zone.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Blenheim Chalcot
Ashni Gandesha (Early Careers Manager)
- At Blenheim Chalcot, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are fundamental to our success as a business builder. Our commitment to fostering an inclusive culture ensures that everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to their fullest potential. Individuals seeking employment at Blenheim Chalcot must note we see diversity as a really positive thing that creates a better workplace and delivers better outcomes; we are keen to maximize the diversity of our workforce and actively encourage applications from anyone and everyone.
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