Job Description

Good things this way

If you are a driven, high-performer who enjoys solving problems and learning new skills, our 18-month Change Development Programme (CDP) provides a clear pathway into a rewarding career in banking.

You'll build skills and experience in Business Analysis, Project Management or within our Portfolio Management Office, giving you the tools and experience to lead change that matters.

We spend over £600m each year introducing new products and services, simplifying our IT infrastructure, complying with new legislation and regulations, and developing innovative new technology.

We don't have shareholders, which means you'll be delivering change that impacts on customers, communities and society.

Project Manager

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for the performance of the team delivering change initiatives. The key to your success will be your prioritisation, planning and decision-making abilities. In this role, you will:

• Help to motivate change teams and encourage collaboration amongst colleagues.
• Identify risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID) within a project and develop solutions to these problems.
• Plan & deliver using the most appropriate change methodology and have the ability to recognise when something does not work.
• Facilitate meetings with our stakeholders and technical experts and ensure there is clear communication and continuous improvement

Where you'll be working

Our Chief Operating Office (COO) is more than technology; it's the engine behind Nationwide's transformation into a modern mutual. It's where strategy meets delivery, and where technology helps us serve our customers better every day.

What you'll be doing

During your 18-month programme you will work across a range of change initiatives varying in size, scale, and complexity. You'll gain exposure to different delivery methodologies and concepts, development opportunities and industry wide (Business Analyst & Project Manager) certifications including the APM Project Fundamentals Qualification (PFQ) and the BCS Foundation Certificate in Business Analysis.

Our Change Development Programme will have two intakes, 1st June, and 7th September 2026. You'll be asked to select your intake preference when applying.

Location

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you'll spend at least two days per week, based at our Swindon office.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.

Responsibilities

About you

We're looking for ambitious, purpose driven candidates who want to build a career in Change. You'll have a determination to push for better, and a focus on delivering for our 16 million members. Whether you're a recent graduate, returning to work, or changing careers, we're interested in your potential.

What we look for:

• Enthusiasm for solving problems and learning in a dynamic, evolving space
• A growth mindset and a clear ambition to develop professionally
• A methodical approach to work, with strong attention to detail and awareness of the bigger picture
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• Resilience and tenacity, with the ability to learn from both successes and setbacks
• A positive attitude and the motivation to make a difference to customers, communities and society
• The ability to build effective working relationships and engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:

• Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind
• Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand
• Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development
• Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.

Qualifications

The extras you'll get

High performing and purpose-driven colleagues deserve a rewarding career and competitive benefits to match. We offer you:

• 25 days holiday per year, which increases over time to 30. Plus, you can 'buy' up to 10 extra days each year, giving you even more choice.
• From January 2026, all colleagues will benefit from private medical insurance
• A highly competitive pension to help you build a strong foundation for retirement.
• Access to an annual performance related bonus
• Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Life assurance to provide peace of mind for you and your loved ones in the event of your death.
• Wellhub access for a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year

Banking - but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society

We forge our own path at Nationwide.

As a mutual, we're owned by our members - those customers who bank, save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don't see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

If you're inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you're one of us.

At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.

We are purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.

What to do next If this role is for you, please click the 'Apply Now' button, where you'll be asked to answer a few quick questions for us.

We'll send you our online assessments to complete and there will also be a short video interview to find out more about you. If you are successful, you could be selected to attend one of our assessment centres which run from January 2026.

Visa sponsorship information

As a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) approved sponsor, we have a responsibility to comply with the applicable Immigration Rules and guidance (which are subject to change). The Skilled Worker route has specific requirements relating to skill level of the role and minimum salary expectations. As such, our ability to employ individuals who require sponsorship for immigration purposes is limited or may not be possible for some programmes.

VISA Sponsorship cannot be offered on this programme.

All successful applicants with need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK on commencement of employment and for the duration of the programme applied for without requiring sponsorship.

If you have any further questions, please contact us at Early.Careers@nationwide.co.uk

About Us

We forge our own path at Nationwide.

As a mutual, we're owned by our members - those customers who bank, save or have a mortgage with us. We challenge the financial sector status quo. We don't see customers as the engine of our own profit. We share our profits with them and put their needs first. Always there when they need us. Supporting them and their lives.

If you're inspired by fairer finances, passionate about making a meaningful impact, and truly care about our customers, you're one of us.
At Nationwide, you are challenged to grow and rewarded for doing so. Valued. Recognised. Inspired to be your best. As a community we want our working lives to count. As a team, we celebrate what we achieve. As a standard-setter, we work for the good of customers, communities, and broader society.

We are Purpose-driven. Uncompromisingly Customer. Unstoppably Nationwide.