Graduate Management Trainee (Projects)
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Position Overview & Specifications
GRADUATE MANAGEMENT TRAINEE (Projects)
SALARY: £25,878 - £29,439
24 Months Fixed Term Contract (Starting September 2023)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint graduate management trainees at the West Midlands Pension Fund
The Fund is one of the UK’s largest pension funds providing, from it’s ‘state of the art’ new building at i9 in Wolverhampton, local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands. The Fund manages and administers the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers and currently has over £20 billion in assets under management.
We are now seeking a highly talented graduate to join the fund on a two-year graduate scheme within our Operations area. This will provide you with a fantastic opportunity to develop a career within the West Midlands Pension Fund whilst undertaking a relevant qualification as part of your programme.
Responsibilities include:
- Support in the delivery of Fund wide projects
- Develop key project documentation including Project Plans, Risk Registers and Engagement plans
- Production of progress reports monitoring the status of project delivery
- Lead on the management of ‘mini’ projects from inception to completion
You will be provided with a comprehensive training programme and enrolled onto a qualification linked to the service area.
The successful candidates will hold a degree in a relevant discipline and have the right to work in the UK. If shortlisted, you will be required to attend an assessment centre.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Graduate
Contract length: 24 months
Salary: £25,878.00-£29,439.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wolverhampton
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Management Trainee (Projects) roles across West Midlands Pension Fund's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,878 - £29,439 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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