Graduate Development Programme - Finance

Sanctuary Group; Worcester; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Hybrid working

Life assurance

25 days leave

Cycle to Work

Learning & development

Employee networks

Relocation allowance

Job summary

Sanctuary Group in Worcester offers a Graduate Development Programme in Finance with four six-month rotations to broaden your experience across Transformation, Planning, Treasury, Taxation and Reporting. The role is Worcester-based with hybrid working, 35 hours a week, and a starting salary of £28,500 per annum, rising to £30,000 after Year 1.

You will benefit from the Sanctuary Learning Academy, a buddy and mentor, and clear progression toward a Finance qualification within a commercially

Qualifications

• Final year student or recent graduate within past two years.
• 2:1 degree minimum.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Interest in Finance with rotational placements.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across Finance with four six-month placements.
• Develop commercial skills and contribute to projects.
• Build relationships across the organisation.
• Graduate programme induction with senior leaders.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Commercial awareness

Education

2:1 degree minimum

Graduating in any subject

Job description

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Location: Worcester, Worcestershire, GB, WR1 3ZQ

Department: Graduate Development Programme

Operation: Sanctuary Group

Closing Date: 10/01/2027

Requisition: 230172

Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working

35 hours per week

£28,500 per annum, rising to £30,000 following the successful completion of Year 1

Are you looking to build a career in Finance and work for a commercially focused organisation with a social purpose?

Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. We provide housing, care, and support to more than a quarter of a million customers in England and Scotland, with a turnover of over £1bn, annual operating surplus of over £250 million and employing over 14,000 people. This includes managing and maintaining much needed social and affordable housing, as well as playing our part in tackling the national housing crisis by building good quality affordable homes.

Our Finance teams work within areas including Finance Transformation, Financial Planning, Treasury, Taxation, Procurement and Financial Reporting. If your interest lies within the Finance sector, we can offer the unique opportunity to rotate around these different teams and expanding your skills, before choosing a specialism and potentially moving into your Finance qualification following the end of the two-year programme. You will also network with other graduates, building relationships across the entire business, and watch your career grow within a commercially driven organisation.

About the programme:

• We have a comprehensive induction, where you will be introduced to key senior leaders throughout the business and visit a range of our operations across the UK along with meeting our current and past graduates.
• You will complete four six-month rotational placements across Finance
• Developing your commercial skills whilst making an active contribution to the development of our organisation.
• Involvement in projects that will have a measurable impact on the business.

About you:

Graduating in any degree subject, you will be in your final year of study, or have finished your studies within the past two years, and you will need a 2:1 degree as a minimum. Remember your personal skills will be just as important as your qualifications and we are interested in your potential and look for graduates who are.

• Determined and focused, a natural at building relationships and inspiring others
• Adaptable with strong problem-solving skills and confident in your own ability
• Commercially astute and have the desire to take us forward as a leader of the future

Learning and Development

The Sanctuary Learning Academy provides effective and high-quality learning opportunities throughout the organisation, supporting our employees to achieve their ambitions and enabling Sanctuary to meet its business objectives. You will also have access to a buddy and mentor.

What will happen after you complete the Graduate Programme?

Upon successful completion of the programme, our Graduates can typically expect to move into senior roles with increased remuneration packages. We therefore enjoy considerably higher retention rates when compared to other graduate schemes .

What can we offer you in return?

• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• 25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A hybrid working arrangement, with a balance of home and office working
• Life assurance
• Discounted products and services
• Personal advice and counselling
• Family-friendly arrangements
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• Access to employee networks, including our Parent, Disability, Race equality (REN) and LGBTQ+ (PRISM) networks
• Relocation allowance of £1,500 if moving more than 50 miles
• £28,500 per annum, rising to £30,000 following the successful completion of Year 1

Using Artificial Intelligence to support your application:

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. However, if you are thinking of using AI to support your application, we ask you to think carefully about what value it adds. AI tools can lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. Therefore, we encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice in your application video and free-text answers.

Closing Date: 10 January 2027

We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
Sanctuary Group is a trading name of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.