Graduate Trainee Programme
The University of Nottingham is an innovative and diverse working environment
and is considered amongst the top 10 universities in the country. With
an annual turnover of £500 million and over 30 spin-out companies
the University has wide global impact. It is no surprise then that the
University won the first Entrpreneurial University of the Year award in
2008 and is leading the way in developing the landscape of Higher Education,
particularly in terms of internationalisation.
This is a particularly exciting time to be working in Higher Education
administration. With so many challenges ahead the University considers
itself well-placed to meet the demands of future students but success
will require focus and innovation from its staff.
This Graduate Trainee Programme offers an invaluable opportunity to
prepare talented, hard-working and enthusiastic Nottingham graduates for
a management role within this stimulating setting.
The programme is aimed exclusively at University of Nottingham graduates
interested in developing a career in university administration. It offers
an invaluable insight into this dynamic management activity whilst developing
an understanding of:
- markets
- income streams
- resource allocation processes
- client bases including students, funding bodies, commercial partners
and employers.
The programme offers four trainees the opportunity to experience key
components of university operation and build an understanding of the institution's
strategy.
Over 12 months the trainees undertake a planned rotation of placements
in different areas of the University, reporting to senior staff. Placements
will be across Professional Services and Schools, and trainees may have
the opportunity to work at one of the University's international campuses
in Malaysia or China.
Placement areas may include:
- Academic Services
- Business Engagement and Innovation Services
- Research and Graduate Services
- Human Resources
- Finance and Business Services
- Student Operations
- Governance
- Marketing
- Admissions
Successful trainees will gain the transferable skills necessary to move
on to positions within the University with a clear understanding of how
a large university operates. Outstanding performance on the programme
may facilitate a longer term opportunity at Nottingham.
The programme has been running since 2008 and is now well-established
having successfully employed former trainees in permanent management roles.
Expect this role to be challenging. Places will be highly competitive
and with a series of results-based projects plus regular performance monitoring,
you'll need plenty of energy, flexibility and enterprise. However, at
the end of it, you'll be well prepared for the next step in your career
in higher education.
We'll invest in your talent - the rest is up to you.
Applications will open on 30 January 2012 and can be made here.
The closing date for applications is 27 February 2012. Further assessment
will take place over three stages. Telephone interviews will take place
on 13 March 2012, an assessment centre on 27 March 2012 and a final panel
interview on 3 May 2012. Applicants should ensure their availability for
all these days.
The salary will be in the range £24,370 - £26,629.
last updated 16 January 2012
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