Location: Osterley, West London, and Leeds
Opportunity type: Paid graduate programmes and summer internships
Start dates: March, July and September 2027, depending on the programme
About Sky
Sky is a media and entertainment company providing television, broadband and digital services.
Sky has shared its 2027 graduate and summer internship opportunities with the Care Leaver Covenant to help care-experienced young people find out about and apply for roles across its business.
These are open recruitment opportunities, with dedicated application links provided for the Care Leaver Covenant community.
Whether you’re interested in business, technology, finance, data or marketing, these opportunities could help you develop new skills, gain practical experience and take the next step in your career.
Sky welcomes applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, including care-experienced young people.
What’s on offer?
Sky has a range of paid graduate programmes and summer internships starting in 2027. These opportunities offer practical experience, structured development and the chance to learn from experienced colleagues.
Graduate programmes
Most graduate programmes last two years. The Finance Graduate Programmes last three years.
| Programme | Location and salary | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Business Graduate Programme | Osterley, West London £36,000 per year |
Apply here |
| Business Operations Graduate Programme | Osterley, West London £34,000 per year |
Apply here |
| Business Sales Graduate Programme* | Leeds initially; Leeds or Osterley after six months £32,000 starting salary, plus commission and benefits. See additional information below. |
Apply here |
| Data and Analytics Graduate Programme | Osterley, West London £37,000 per year |
Apply here |
| Digital Graduate Programme | Osterley, West London £36,000 per year |
Apply here |
| Emerging Technology Graduate Programme | Osterley, West London £40,000 per year |
Apply here |
| Finance Graduate Programme – March 2027 intake* | Osterley, West London £37,000 per year. Three-year programme with professional qualification support. |
Apply here |
| Finance Graduate Programme – September 2027 intake* | Osterley, West London £37,000 per year. Three-year programme with professional qualification support. |
Apply here |
*Business Sales Graduate Programme – additional information: After the first six months, the salary is £35,000 per year for those based in Osterley or £32,000 for those remaining in Leeds. The programme also offers commission, a company car and a £2,000 relocation allowance. The role involves national travel, and applicants must hold a full UK driving licence with no more than six penalty points. Please check the full job description for the conditions attached to these benefits.
*Finance Graduate Programmes – additional information: Both the March and September intakes include support towards a CIMA professional qualification, with paid study leave and examination days.
Summer internships
Sky’s paid summer internships last eight weeks, starting in July 2027. All opportunities are based in Osterley, West London.
The salaries shown below are annual rates paid on a pro-rata basis for the eight-week internship, not the total amount paid for the placement.
These internships offer hands-on experience, opportunities to develop workplace skills and the chance to learn from experienced colleagues across Sky.
| Internship | Salary | Application |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Strategy Internship | £30,000 per year, pro rata | Apply here |
| Strategy Internship | £31,000 per year, pro rata | Apply here |
| Marketing Internship | £30,000 per year, pro rata | Apply here |
| Finance Internship | £30,000 per year, pro rata | Apply here |
| Data Science Internship | £30,000 per year, pro rata | Apply here |
Who can apply?
Graduate programmes: You must be in the final year of an undergraduate degree, completing a postgraduate qualification or have already graduated.
Summer internships: You must be in the penultimate year of your undergraduate degree.
Applicants can have a degree in any subject. Some programmes have additional requirements, so please read the full job description before applying.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of their chosen programme. Sky does not offer visa sponsorship for these opportunities.
What support is available?
Sky provides resources to help applicants prepare for recruitment. Successful applicants who join a programme also receive development support during their time at Sky.
Application preparation: Sky’s Preparation Hub provides practice activities, information about assessments and advice on preparing for recruitment.
Recruitment adjustments: If you need adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, you can let Sky’s Early Careers team know. This could help you participate fully in the application and assessment stages.
Early Careers team: Applicants can contact Sky’s Early Careers team with questions about the opportunities or recruitment process.
Support during the programme: Those who join Sky can benefit from guidance from managers, experienced colleagues, mentors and buddies.
Professional development: The programmes provide opportunities to develop practical skills, workplace experience and professional networks.
How to take up this offer
Explore the graduate programmes and internships above, then choose the opportunity that best matches your interests and circumstances.
Use the Apply here link alongside your chosen opportunity. These are the dedicated application links Sky has supplied for the Care Leaver Covenant community.
The recruitment process generally involves three stages:
1. Online application: Provide your details and information about your education and experience.
2. Online assessments: Complete two assessments designed to help Sky understand your skills and approach to different situations.
3. Virtual assessment centre: Shortlisted applicants may be invited to take part in a virtual assessment centre involving activities designed to demonstrate their skills.
Sky provides opportunities to practise before the online assessments. Applicants may use AI tools to help prepare, but Sky asks that they complete the assessments themselves without AI assistance.
Important: Sky allows applicants to apply for one programme per year, so please consider your options carefully before submitting an application.
Application deadlines
Advertised closing date: 15 November 2026. Some opportunities may close earlier due to high application numbers. Early applications are strongly encouraged.
Questions or additional support
If you have questions about the opportunities, recruitment process or adjustments you may need, contact Sky’s Early Careers team at earlycareers@sky.uk.
Successful offers are subject to relevant pre-employment checks, including a criminal record check.
