2026 Police Now National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood (Avon and Somerset)
Police Now
£29,907
South West


2026 Police Now National Graduate Programme – Neighbourhood (Avon and Somerset)
Police Now
£29,907
South West
Kubrick Data Consultant
Kubrick Group
£32,350
London
Graduate Analyst - TPP
TPP
£60,000
Yorkshire, Leeds
Graduate Manager Programme - Nationwide
Hollywood Bowl Group
£26,800
Nationwide
Graduate Business Development Consultant
Celsius Graduate Recruitment
£28K -£30K OTE £50k
South East, South West, Bournemouth, Salisbury, Chichester, Basingstoke, Badger Farm, Fulflood
Business Development Consultant
Celsius Graduate Recruitment
£28k-£30k Base OTE £50k
South East, Pyrford, Fratton, Billingshurst, Ifold, Reigate, Highfield, Portswood
Graduate Sales Development Representative
Celsius Graduate Recruitment
£23K to £40K OTE
Yorkshire, Leeds
Graduate Software Sales Development Executive
Celsius Graduate Recruitment
£27,500 Base £55K
London
Graduate Business Development Executive - 50K
This Is Prime
25000 - 45000
North West, Manchester
Graduate Sales Development Representative
This Is Prime
£32700 - £45000 per annum
South West
Sales Development Representative
This Is Prime
£30000 - £35000 per annum
London
Graduate Business Development Executive
Celsius Graduate Recruitment
£25k - £27k base, £40,000 OTE
Yorkshire, Bradford, Leeds, Alwoodley, Bardsey, Collingham, Linton
Graduate Sales Executive
This Is Prime
£25400 - £55000 per annum
North West
Sales Development Representative
This Is Prime
£25000 - £27000 per annum
North West
Graduate Business Development Executive
This Is Prime
Up to £25000 per annum
North West
Business Development Representative
This Is Prime
£30000 - £35000 per annum
London
Sales Development Representative
This Is Prime
Up to £35000 per annum
London
Business Developer
This Is Prime
Up to £30000 per annum
London
Sales Development Representative
This Is Prime
£24000 - £35000 per annum
Yorkshire
Junior Sales Associate
TalenTeam
£25,000 - £28,000
Remote (work from home), London, Harrow, North Harrow
As of August 2025 the average starting salary for Sports & Recreation graduates is £20166. The average graduate starting salary in the UK in 2025 is £30155.
The latest graduate salary analysis 2025
During the past 12 months (2025), the most number of graduate jobs in the Sports & Recreation sector were posted during November and December, so these may be the most strategic months to apply.
Based on our data, graduate-jobs.com would suggest that it's "challenging" to get a graduate job in the Sports & Recreation sector compared to some other industry sectors - August 2025.
In the past 12 months (2025) the most Sports & Recreation jobs posted to graduate-jobs.com were located in Berkhamsted and Kings Cross, Holborn
The Sports & Recreation sector does not appear in our Top 10 most popular sectors list for UK graduates. We don't consider it a popular career choice for graduates in the UK .
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Sports & Recreation is a broad sector which offers graduates opportunities to pursue many different fields, from the promotion of sports initiatives to business roles with a sporting focus. As a sector, it often uses volunteers as part of its workforce, so paid positions may be difficult to find, and salaries may start at the lower end of the pay scale, but graduates passionate about sport will find opportunities. Sport and recreational activities can often help disadvantaged and disabled people, and successful candidates can expect an exciting and rewarding career.
Sports & Recreation is a popular sector, so graduates should do everything they can to make their application stand out.
Candidates should display the following:
Jobs in Sports & Recreation often require specialised knowledge in a sport or a specific aspect of sport. Candidates need to display a passionate interest, which may encompass expert knowledge, personal technique or a deep involvement in the field.
Employers want to see passion in their applicants, so graduates should take care to demonstrate any past experience spent pursuing their interest, such as time spent training or as part of a sports team, or representing their university in a sport or recreational activity.
Some Sports & Recreation positions will require candidates to have certain qualifications or experience. This can include FA Coaching Badges, life guarding certification or evidence of a long-term commitment to a sport or recreational activity. If a graduate can demonstrate any of the above, it is an excellent way to make their application stand out.
Some roles in this sector involve promotion and publicity to bring attention to initiatives or programmes. Candidates may join teams promoting new sports or government initiatives for children and young people. Applicants must be confident and dynamic, and familiar with using social media, press releases and public events for promotion.
Graduates applying for these types of positions should provide examples of their skills, which could include involvement in student society fundraisers or socials, or other relevant experience.
Many Sports & Recreation roles, such as coaching and tutoring, involve working closely with children. Any previous experience working with young people is an asset.
This sector sees many openings for business function roles. These positions are important to ensure the sport in question is sustainable, and may include roles managing events for a large golf club, handling sales at a football club or retail management in a sports shop. Graduates should highlight any part-time work which may be relevant to the position.
Many of the organisations in the Sports & Recreation sector are also charities. Candidates should bear this in mind, and should familiarise themselves with how these types of organisations are run.