Arla Futures - IT Graduate Programme 2026

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Curious about how technology powers everything we do at Arla Foods — from farm to fridge? Join our IT Graduate Programme and kickstart your IT career with hands-on experience, real projects, and guidance from experienced mentors. Over two years and two rotations, you’ll grow your skills, explore different IT areas, and help shape the digital future of Arla.

About our IT Graduate Programme

The IT programme is a two-year opportunity to start your career right after graduation, allowing you to explore different areas and roles to expand your skill set and come closer to your field of interest. The programme opens broad career possibilities and will guide you towards future opportunities in Arla IT after the programme. Your IT Graduate journey begins on 1st September 2026.

Being part of the IT Graduate Programme means contributing to real technical improvements that empower the business to perform better. You get to build tools, solve diverse challenges, and grow both technically and personally. The work is dynamic - no two days are the same - and you're constantly learning in a collaborative, fast-moving environment. On top of that, you rotate through two different IT roles and build a strong network with fellow graduates across the organisation.

William Juel Jantzen, IT Graduate, Enterprise Architecture & Strategy and GenAI Exploration Team

How will you make an impact as an IT Graduate?

As an IT Graduate, you will be a part of a highly competent IT organisation contributing to both daily operations and cross-functional projects to drive the business forward. The IT Graduate Programme gives you the opportunity to explore two different areas and roles within IT - helping you grow your skills, broaden your horizons, and move closer to your ideal career path.

  • First rotation: Aligned with your educational background and interview conversations. You’ll know your role and meet your future manager before the programme begins.
  • Second rotation: Chosen with your input and tailored to support your interests, development goals, and long-term career direction.

Your rotations could take you into areas such as data science, solutions consultancy, network consultancy, cybersecurity, or others - adjusted to your educational background, profile, and interests. Together, we’ll shape a journey that aligns with your competencies and aspirations.

As part of Arla IT, you’ll join a large and diverse organisation that spans everything from daily operations and support to cybersecurity, as well as developing and implementing IT solutions for our global business - from farm and production to logistics and office operations.

What will make you a successful IT Graduate?

We’re looking for curious, motivated individuals with a genuine interest in IT and a strong desire to learn and grow. While we welcome graduates from diverse educational backgrounds, your mindset and motivation matter most. You are:

  • Aspiring to build a career in IT
  • Living in Denmark
  • Holding a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field, completed within two years before the programme starts in September 2026
  • You have an analytical and structural mindset, exhibit problem-solving skills, and possess a willingness to learn and explore.

Why join Arla’s IT Graduate Programme?

As part of our IT Graduate Programme, you will receive a variety of development opportunities every step of the way. To ensure your professional and personal development, you will benefit from:

  • Responsibilities from day one, enabling on-the-job learning in two different areas
  • Graduate development camps, taking place in different markets with your graduate colleagues
  • One-to-one mentoring and sparring from senior leaders
  • Supportive graduate community across our graduate programmes

Important information before applying

Join Arla’s IT Graduate Programme and take the first step towards a meaningful, dynamic career in a global company that values innovation, collaboration, and your personal growth.

The application period for the IT Graduate Programme runs from 20th October 2025 to 4th January 2026. Before applying, please make sure that you have already prepared your CV, cover letter and transcript in English. You will be asked different questions on the application page, thus we recommend that you start the application process from a computer instead of a mobile phone.

For additional information, read more about the IT Graduate Programme on our website. Here, you can get inspiration from some of our previous and current graduates and learn more about the programme. You can also read more about what to expect from the recruitment process.

Ansættelsestype: Graduate

Hjemmearbejde: Not offered

Ugentlig arbejdstid: Full-time

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Grow with Arla

Arla is committed to creating products that delight customers and contribute to healthier, more balanced lifestyles. We also want to develop new products that cater to local tastes and preferences, respond to emerging trends and opportunities. Which is why we have a dedicated team of colleagues – and a purpose designed building – to focus on research, technology and innovation.

Here, we push the boundaries of science and technology to create an exciting future for both dairy and food in general. Part of creating the future of dairy is imagining what could happen next.

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Arla is committed to creating products that delight customers and contribute to healthier, more balanced lifestyles. We also want to develop new products that cater to local tastes and preferences, respond to emerging trends and opportunities. Which is why we have a dedicated team of colleagues – and a purpose designed building – to focus on research, technology and innovation.

Here, we push the boundaries of science and technology to create an exciting future for both dairy and food in general. Part of creating the future of dairy is imagining what could happen next.

NINA BJERRING


“There are so many great colleagues in Arla and everyone has something to contribute with.”

Careers in Arla grow, whereas videos are a glimpse of a moment. Nina is today SVP Procurement.

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Curious to see what happens in Arla? How people around the world experience their everyday work life? Or wondering which business area might be right for you?

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OUR GROWTH IS YOUR GROWTH


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“At Arla Foods we know that there is a direct and unbreakable connection between the growth of our people and the growth of our company which is why we have such a strong and enduring commitment to creating opportunities for all of our people to develop their skills and unlock their full potential.”

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We want to nurture an inclusive culture where we can all thrive and grow and where everyone’s contribution is valued. We do this by providing a workplace where collaboration and inclusion are prerequisites for high performance and where ambition co-exists with safety and support.

Do you want to join us?

We’ve got a high performing culture and we have great ambitions. We’ve got a strong strategy for growing our business and one for growing our colleagues too. So, if a dynamic environment where change is an everyday occurrence appeals to you, discover more about our business, immerse yourself in Arla life and see what opportunities we have available.