Graduate Apprentice 2011
| Contract Type | Duration |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 12 Months |
| Function(s) | Company Name |
| Art and Design / Business / IT / Leisure & Tourism / Marketing / Sales / Science & Engineering | The Graduate Apprentice |
| Location | Start Date |
| Birmingham | 1st September 2011 |
| Salary | Closing Date |
| £18,000 | 8th August 2011 |
This is a unique 12 month opportunity where you will rotate through
three 16 week paid placements within three diverse professional and
financial services firms whilst taking on the role of being an ambassador for young professionals in Birmingham.
We are looking for an exceptional graduate to become the Graduate Apprentice 2011.
Your first placement will be with big four firm, Deloitte. In this client facing role you will be in the tax department where your work could involve financial planning, research, analysis, and organising of data for new and existing clients. You must have an eye for detail, be numerate, able to communicate on all levels, and manage client relationships effectively.
Your second placement will be with Service Birmingham (Capita) you will be involved in a range of experiences which could include project management, service standards, customer focus, operational delivery, identifying innovative solutions and working collaboratively across all business areas to improve service delivery.
The final placement will be with energy and telecommunications company Glide Utilities. In this role you will be working as a field sales executive this will include establishing and building rapport with customers and account management. You must be a forward-thinking graduate desiring a role which offers real responsibility coupled with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the company whilst ensuring good customer service.
This opportunity would be ideal for someone who is seeking a genuine challenge, has the drive and ambition to achieve results, who would relish the chance to take on early responsibility and considers their people skills to be excellent.
For further details and to see what the previous apprentices did go to www.graduateapprentice.co.uk
To apply you must have graduated in the last two years, hold at least 300 UCAS points or equivalent, a 2:1 in any discipline, and can demonstrate the essential skills below.
300 UCAS Points A- 120, B- 100, C- 80, D- 60, E- 4 must be gained through A2 levels and excluding General Studies
Benefits
Not only does the successful candidate get the chance to experience the lifestyle and work that Birmingham has got to offer but you also get:
One year's membership to Birmingham Future
Free attendance to selected Birmingham Futures successful development events and the prestigious "Welcome to Birmingham! event.
Each company has its own set of benefits that the successful graduate will enjoy during that placement and these will be set out in the contract.
We are looking for an exceptional graduate to become the Graduate Apprentice 2011.
Your first placement will be with big four firm, Deloitte. In this client facing role you will be in the tax department where your work could involve financial planning, research, analysis, and organising of data for new and existing clients. You must have an eye for detail, be numerate, able to communicate on all levels, and manage client relationships effectively.
Your second placement will be with Service Birmingham (Capita) you will be involved in a range of experiences which could include project management, service standards, customer focus, operational delivery, identifying innovative solutions and working collaboratively across all business areas to improve service delivery.
The final placement will be with energy and telecommunications company Glide Utilities. In this role you will be working as a field sales executive this will include establishing and building rapport with customers and account management. You must be a forward-thinking graduate desiring a role which offers real responsibility coupled with the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the company whilst ensuring good customer service.
This opportunity would be ideal for someone who is seeking a genuine challenge, has the drive and ambition to achieve results, who would relish the chance to take on early responsibility and considers their people skills to be excellent.
For further details and to see what the previous apprentices did go to www.graduateapprentice.co.uk
To apply you must have graduated in the last two years, hold at least 300 UCAS points or equivalent, a 2:1 in any discipline, and can demonstrate the essential skills below.
300 UCAS Points A- 120, B- 100, C- 80, D- 60, E- 4 must be gained through A2 levels and excluding General Studies
Benefits
Not only does the successful candidate get the chance to experience the lifestyle and work that Birmingham has got to offer but you also get:
One year's membership to Birmingham Future
Free attendance to selected Birmingham Futures successful development events and the prestigious "Welcome to Birmingham! event.
Each company has its own set of benefits that the successful graduate will enjoy during that placement and these will be set out in the contract.
Essential Skills
You must be able to demonstrate the following skills:
Can solve problems quickly and effectively
Can communicate articulately on all levels. In each placement you will be client facing, and so are required to communicate complex information to client audiences (both verbal and written)
A strong ability to effectively plan, manage and organise your work
Excellent research and analytical skills
Attention to detail
Can work well within a team
Can work flexibly and able to use initiative
Ability to 'think outside the box'
Enthusiastic and passionate
Can solve problems quickly and effectively
Can communicate articulately on all levels. In each placement you will be client facing, and so are required to communicate complex information to client audiences (both verbal and written)
A strong ability to effectively plan, manage and organise your work
Excellent research and analytical skills
Attention to detail
Can work well within a team
Can work flexibly and able to use initiative
Ability to 'think outside the box'
Enthusiastic and passionate
Desirable Skills
The employers are seeking some previous work experience although no
specific area is required.
