Graduate Management Trainee
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Are you a graduate or due to graduate within the next few months?
Are you analytical and self-motivated with good communication skills and the ability to deliver projects?
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people in our local community?
We have an exciting opportunity to join the Strategy and Performance team at Waverley, working with teams across the Council in delivering excellent public services. The Graduate Management post offers a range of experiences and skills for your career development.
The successful candidate will work within the Strategy and Performance team and teams across the Council.
This is the perfect opportunity to acquire skills in those areas where you have not yet had direct experience and develop your career.
We are looking for candidates with the ability to understand the needs of a local community in the current policy context, tenacity to pursue goals and challenge the status quo to bring about change and the ability to proactively seek out opportunities for personal learning and development.
A testimonial from our recent Graduate Management Trainee:
"The professional development opportunities Waverley offer are great. I’ve been able to grow and develop my skillset, meaning I can perform better in my role as well as striving for future personal career prospects. I’ve also loved getting involved in Waverley’s networks, including our Corporate Equalities Group and Young Employee Network. It has meant I’ve been involved in the decision-making process for projects I’m passionate about, and has allowed me to network with colleagues in different teams across the organisation."
This is a full time role, 37 hours per week. However, all applications will be considered. The post is fixed term for two years.
For an informal discussion about the posts, please contact Jenny Sturgess on 01483 523465 or by email: jennifer.sturgess@waverley.gov.uk
We do not accept CVs without a completed application form. Strictly no agencies please.
Closing date for applications: Monday 14th July 2025.
Interview date: Week commencing 21st July 2025.
In return for your valued contribution, we can offer you a competitive benefits package which includes hybrid working and agile working policies, training and development opportunities, generous annual leave and flexi time, free onsite parking, an employee assistance scheme and membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. You can find out more about working at Waverley and our benefits by visiting - Working at Waverley Borough Council | Waverley Borough Council
The district is home to many different people, and we want our workforce to reflect our diverse local communities. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences - we are a Disability Confident employer and appoint on merit. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
We are proud to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving or ex-members of the armed forces and their partners. We offer an interview scheme for serving and ex-military forces members when they meet the essential criteria for the role. You can find out more about this scheme and check your eligibility here
Please note we do not accept applications after the stated closing time and right to work in the UK will be checked as part of the interview process.
Salary range
- £32,176 - £33,069 per year