Salary: HG12 - €45,267

Job Type: Fixed term, 18-month graduate programme

Location: The Hague

Hybrid working: 1-2 times a week on site

About the IB

The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the job

Join the International Baccalaureate’s 18-month Digital & Data Graduate Programme and gain broad experience across Digital Transformation, Innovation and Strategic Partnerships. Through three planned rotations, you will contribute to meaningful projects and activities while developing practical skills in analysis, communication, coordination, facilitation and stakeholder engagement.

You will learn how strategy, technology, people and partnerships come together to improve organisational outcomes, working with colleagues across the Digital & Data Office and the wider IB. This opportunity is suited to a curious, adaptable and collaborative graduate who is keen to learn, contribute and build a strong foundation for their career.

As part of the graduate programme, you must be available to attend our office in The Hague for the week of 11 January 2027 and again for the week of 11 October 2027 for onboarding and a second week of training and collaboration. All associated travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the IB.   

Responsibilities

• Support departmental objectives through operational, analytical, administrative and project-related activities across each rotation.
• Gather, analyse and interpret information to support decision-making, planning and business improvement initiatives.
• Build effective working relationships with colleagues, customers and other stakeholders, contributing to cross-functional projects.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support the implementation of agreed solutions.
• Prepare reports, presentations, briefings, documentation and other outputs to support departmental requirements.
• Support Digital Transformation communications, stakeholder engagement, workshops, convenings and planning activities.
• Support Innovation co-creation exercises, workshops, participant coordination, horizon or market scans and innovation ways of working.
• Support Strategic Partnerships activities, including partner operations, coordination, documentation and relationship management.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Demonstrated commitment to learning and professional development, with curiosity and an eagerness to learn.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications and other standard business systems.
• Ability to gather, analyse and present information clearly and accurately, with strong analytical and problem-solving capability.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes and technologies quickly and demonstrate initiative, resilience and accountability.
• Experience of collaborative team working is desirable; previous work experience, internships, placements, voluntary work or extracurricular involvement would be advantageous but is not essential.

Your application journey

Applications close on 23rd October 2026. If shortlisted, you’ll be invited to a first stage panel interview w/c 16th November, followed by a final interview w/c 23rd November.

Successful candidates will start the programme on 11th January 2027, kicking off with a week in the IB’s office in The Hague.

Benefits

• Relocation support and work permit sponsorship available
• Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary
• Flexible working (core hours are 10am-3.30pm), 40 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, plus opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of leave each year. 
• Bicycle scheme
• IB Pension
• Life insurance 2x annual salary
• Travel and work from home allowance
• Health insurance allowance
• Disability insurance
• Excellent continuous professional development

Opportunity & Belonging

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.