The six graduates who started this week are joining different areas of the business within the lending, finance and operations functions.

Enra has previously appointed individual graduates, but this is the first time Enra has run a scheme of this kind.

Each graduate will have a tailored development plan, which outlines their learning journey for the next 12 months and creates a firm foundation for their early career within the business.

The graduates will be permanent employees, and each will be supported by a mentor throughout their first year in the business.

Stephen Hogg, chief operating officer at Enra Specialist Finance, said: “Enra has always been committed to building a robust and knowledgeable team that can provide great service to our customers and intermediary partners.

“This graduate scheme represents a really positive step for us, as we’re bringing in a mass of new talent into the business to power future growth, and at the same time giving six bright young people their first start in our industry.

“I am looking forward to watching them develop in their new roles.”