Business Support Graduate

Ipsum; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK utility sector seeks a Business Support Graduate to enhance operational support capabilities. This role offers dynamic placements across various functions, encouraging skill development and career progression. Graduates will gain vital experience, engage in impactful projects, and enjoy a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Professional qualifications and accreditation

24/7 virtual GP access

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Flexible Working

Life Assurance Cover

Long Service Awards

Volunteer Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proactive work ethic and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Previous experience in the utilities sector is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake placements across Operations and Commercial functions.
• Lead business improvement projects and undertake management development training.
• Work with a professional mentor and benefit from a personal development plan.

Skills

Driven

Ambitious

Proactive work ethic

Safety conscious

Quick learner

High standard of work

Team player

Job description

Leicester

Business Support Graduate

Your New Role

We are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a Operations Graduate, you will undertake a number of placements across the Operations and Commercial functions, enabling you to develop the commercial acumen, experience, and knowledge required to provide effective operational support to our diverse business.

As a fast-growing, ambitious business, we offer opportunities to gain experience and progress through various roles and skill acquisition. We invest in our people to enhance our expertise and flexibility, ensuring we deliver the highest standard of service to our customers. We will work with you to build a personal development plan tailored to your career aspirations and our business needs.

You will also have opportunities to lead business improvement projects, study for professional qualifications or accreditation, gain senior leadership exposure through presentations, and undertake management development training.

Throughout the program, supported by your line manager, you will also benefit from guidance from a professional mentor—an experienced senior leader—and an informal workplace buddy, an existing Ipsum graduate.

About You

Essential Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Driven
• Ambitious
• Proactive work ethic, able to work independently or in a team
• Safety conscious
• Quick learner of new skills
• High standard of work, especially when working on client sites
• Team player
• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Qualifications/Skills/Experience

• Previous experience in the utilities sector is preferred but not essential

Our Benefits

We value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation
• Health & Wellbeing:
• Employee Assistance Programme with mental health support and counselling
• Access to 24/7 virtual GP
• Occupational Health support
• Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange:
• Cycle to Work
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on retailers, supermarkets, telecom providers, gyms, and more
• Social Committees: Regular social events
• Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible Working
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteer Opportunities: Community projects and initiatives

Your New Company

Ipsum operates in the evolving UK utility sector, aiming to be a leading customer-focused provider of utility and infrastructure solutions. We support our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365, making a positive impact on communities.

We are committed to developing our people, offering opportunities to acquire diverse skills and experience. Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.