Saints Sport celebrates 10-tear partnership with Aldi UK
ALDI UK has renewed its Sport Sponsorship deal with Saints Sport for academic year 2024-2025 remaining as official sponsor of the University of St Andrews Rugby Club for the 10th year running.
The sponsorship deal will provide opportunities for Aldi UK to support the career progression of St Andrews students and help them onto their chosen career pathway by providing opportunities to deliver themed workshops and participate in the University’s work shadowing programme
Ranked as the 10th Best Graduate Employer in the UK by the Times Top 100, Aldi offer a range of exciting graduate opportunities in Retail, including a highly sought-after Graduate Area Manager Programme and host of roles across Aldi’s Stores, Warehouses, and Offices. Undergraduates can also explore year-long placements in Retail Management and various Head Office departments, each providing unique learning experiences and fantastic rewards.
Aldi is Britain’s fourth largest supermarket with more than 1,020 stores and over 45,000 colleagues.
The supermarket believes in making everyday amazing and delivering the best possible value for millions of families throughout the UK and Ireland.
That’s why Aldi is the UK’s Cheapest Supermarket, according to consumer champion Which? (August 2024), as well as Cheapest Supermarket of the Year for 2023, after also winning the accolade in 2022 and 2021.
Aldi consistently racks up award after award for quality, treats its suppliers and employees with fairness and respect and recognises the responsibility of supporting valued institutions such as Team GB and Paralympics GB to demonstrate the importance of health and wellness.
University of St Andrews Director of Rugby, David Morris, said: “I am delighted to see the University extend its long-term partnership with Aldi UK into the 2024-2025 academic year. We greatly value the long-standing relationship we have established over the last 10 years,
which highlights the University’s reputation and that St Andrews students are highly valued by top graduate employers. We look forward to continuing to work together to provide opportunities for our students whilst increasing Aldi’s visibility on campus.”
A spokesperson from Aldi said: “We are thrilled to be renewing our valued partnership with the University of St Andrews Rugby Club – especially as this year will be the 10th anniversary. This long-running partnership is a testament to the dedication and enthusiasm shared amongst our business and the university. As a highly esteemed and respected establishment, we were extremely keen to continue our work with the University of St Andrews and their talented rugby team. We are proud to support them excel in their academic and sporting careers, as we share the same fundamental team values; developing skills that will provide endless opportunities for success. We look forward to following the team’s achievements throughout the sporting year and offer continued career advice, preparing students for life post-graduation.”