Graduate Management Trainee

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

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Job details

Job reference: REQ250028
Date posted: 04/02/2025
Application closing date: 04/03/2025
Location: Loughborough
Package: Administrative Services Grade GMT, a starting salary £31,637 per annum, (with subsequent increments by one pay point per year).

Graduate Management Trainee

Loughborough Graduate Management Trainee Scheme

Full-time, fixed term until September 2028

This is an exciting three-year graduate scheme for new or recent graduates of Loughborough University, or existing employees of the University who meet the criteria. It is designed to develop individuals for roles in higher education leadership and management. The Loughborough Graduate Management Trainee Scheme could be for you if:

• You are passionate about higher education and the impact it makes in society.
• You are interested in a career in a dynamic, large organisation that has a mission to advance and disseminate knowledge for public good.
• You are hard-working and have effective written and verbal communication skills.
• You have experience of working collaboratively, as well as working independently.
• You are motivated to complete a Graduate Management Trainee Scheme at a top-ten University, and like what Loughborough University offers.

Over the three-year period, as a Graduate Management Trainee, you will complete a range of placements across various University departments, working closely with schools and having access to the most senior leaders of the University.

You will engage with tailored development activities and will have access to mentors for support. The placements and development activities are designed to inspire and stretch you to reach your potential, helping to build upon our reputation as a top ten university. Upon completion of the scheme, you will be well-suited to apply for management roles at Loughborough or within the wider Higher Education sector.

Eligibility to apply

This vacancy is available to new and recent Loughborough graduates (2023 onwards), finalists who are due to graduate this year and current members of staff. If you are graduating from, or have recently obtained Masters and PhD qualifications, you will also be considered. If you are an existing member of staff and have graduated (not necessarily from Loughborough or from 2023 onwards), you may also be considered if you meet the criteria.

Application and Recruitment Process

Applications for the role will be reviewed against the essential criteria listed in the person specification. You should therefore clearly state how you meet each of the essential criteria in your application, giving examples from your experience.

For further support with your application, please refer to our application guidance, which includes some top tips and support to help you when completing your application.

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional adjustments that you’d like to request please contact us or you’d like an informal conversation about this role, please contact Organisational Development.

Application closing date: 4 March 2025

Assessment centre dates: 26 March 2025

Interview date: 8 April 2025

For more information, please refer to the job description and person specification.