Every year, the London-based head office of the Swire group recruits a small number of graduates for a career overseas. The hallmark of this demanding and highly rewarding programme is global mobility. IMTs are obliged to work wherever the company requires and occasionally need to move at short notice from one business or location to another.

Most initial assignments are for 1-2 years. As IMTs become more senior, their assignments tend to last 2-3 years, becoming progressively longer the more senior the position. As a result, there is little likelihood of monotony and, during the course of their careers, IMTs may expect to come into contact with many different parts of the Swire group's interests.

There are approximately 100 IMTs currently working around the globe, in countries as varied as China, Papua New Guinea, Cameroon, Dubai and Scotland, and in all areas of the group's activities (examples of these roles can be found on our website).

Assignments are typically generalist in nature and IMTs are expected to contribute from day one, coping with unexpected challenges in unfamiliar surroundings. Our experience shows that, through exposure to different industries and locations, the IMTs build up outstanding general management skills.

Such a job is not for everyone, but if you are excited by the thought of a well-travelled and highly diverse general management career, then you may be the right person for us.

Successful applicants to the International Management Trainee Programme will be employed by and seconded to one of the Swire group's operating companies for a period of three years, with a view to developing their professional skills and paving the way for a successful career as a generalist.