MDS is the UK’s foremost food industry management training provider. Founded in 1986 as a not-for-profit membership organisation, we create a pipeline of well-trained, capable leaders to work in all aspects of the food supply chain.

The MDS Graduate program stands out from the rest. Designed for university leavers with leadership potential, it challenges from the start. Trainees develop their leadership skills in roles with real responsibility in several different companies during the two-year programme. At the same time, you will work towards a Level 5 Leadership and Management qualification, Operations and Departmental Manager, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute.

MDS Members are industry-leading businesses and represent all aspects of the food, fresh produce, horticulture and agriculture supply chain, from growers to supermarkets.

During your two years at MDS, you will undertake at least three placements of 6 – 12 months in Member companies, giving you the broadest possible opportunity and experience. This allows you to explore your strengths, motivation and ideal fit without making a long-term commitment to one role or business.

As our Members are based around the UK (and some overseas) you will relocate for each new placement. The roles available cover the full range of disciplines, from marketing to engineering, operations to HR, logistics to business planning. You may find that you spend six months running a project in a food processing plant and then move to a grower organising harvesting and analysis.

What you can be sure of is that whichever roles you undertake, you will be expected to deliver results: MDS trainees have a reputation for achieving objectives through creative problem-solving.

For full details please see download and click HERE to apply.

*Come and talk to us in the Atrium cafe on Friday morning, 1st November. A current MDS Trainee and recent RAU graduate will also be on the panel for the `How to get a job in Agriculture and Food' event on 11th November at 3.00pm in EJ06 - come along and find out more.