Glanbia today announced the launch of its 2017 ‘Pure Ambition’ Graduate Programme, creating 50 new positions.

The new roles will include opportunities for graduates in areas including Accounting and Finance, Computer Science and IT, Digital Media, Engineering, Procurement, Supply Chain, Marketing, Human Resources and Food, Nutritional and Agricultural Science.

Successful candidates will work as part of global teams in a fast-paced, international environment, with opportunities for travel and work placements in overseas markets throughout the programme, according to the company.

In the last four years, Glanbia has significantly expanded its graduate programme with 220 graduates passing through in total.

Since 2010, Glanbia has delivered six consecutive years of double digit growth and is now present in 32 countries around the world, with its products sold in more than 130 countries globally.

Michael Patten, Group Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Director said that through the launch of Glanbia’s 2017 Graduate Programme, it is seeking high calibre, ambitious graduates who aspire to help Glanbia deliver on its vision to be one of the world’s top performing global nutrition companies.

Our Graduate Programme offers a world-class talent experience where our people are challenged to innovate and deliver real impact every day.

“If you are a graduate in the disciplines we are looking for, if you have ambitions to be a global player and if you can identify with our values, then we would like to hear from you.”

Rose Mary Hogan, Head of Glanbia Graduate Recruitment and Development (EMEA) added that optimising Glanbia’s talent pool requires the sharing of ideas and insights.

“We want to unlock our graduates’ potential and empower them to grow in their roles. Through continuous learning in different environments we are confident that we are helping graduates take a first step in a rewarding career and creating future leaders for our organisation.”

Glanbia graduates are mentored and supported through continuous on-the-job development, as well as formal training and the latest technologies.

Glanbia’s Pure Ambition Graduate Programme was recognised at the 2016 GradIreland Awards, winning the Gold Award for Best Training and Development Programme in the Business/ Management Category.

The closing date for applications is October 26, 2016. For further information on the programme and to find out how you can apply, visit the Glanbia website.