Graduate Management Trainee

West Midlands Pension Fund; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Hybrid work (2 days in office, 3 from

Study support for professional exams

Structured training & development

Job summary

West Midlands Pension Fund in Wolverhampton is seeking a Graduate Management Trainee to join our Systems team, offering hands-on exposure to IT Service Delivery, IT asset handling, business analysis, cyber assurance and automation initiatives. The program includes formal IT qualifications to support growth.

You will build IT, technical, business and personal skills in a supportive environment within our Operations Service area, with a hybrid work pattern combining in-office and remote days.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline and the right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to learn and develop IT, technical, business and personal skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist IT Service Delivery and asset management activities.
• Support business analysis, cyber assurance and supplier management tasks.
• Contribute to automation initiatives and knowledge of IT operations.
• Learn and apply industry-standard IT qualifications during the placement.

Skills

IT Service Delivery

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Do you have IT service experience and are looking to develop in the pension industry? Are you looking to work for one of the largest pension funds in the UK? We may have the role for you!

About WMPF

WMPF is one of the UK’s largest pension funds providing local authority pension benefits for employees across the West Midlands. We manage and administer the pension interests of over 330,000 scheme members, 800+ employers and currently have over £21 billion in assets under management.

We are recruiting for Graduate Management Trainee to join our continually growing Operations Service area. Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton and is an excellent location for transport links by car, bus, train and tram.

What the day will look like

The role of Graduate Management Trainee in the Systems function of West Midlands Pensions Fund offers an excellent chance to develop your IT, technical, business, and personal skills within a fantastic environment.

You will have the opportunity to work on various activities relating to IT Service Delivery, Support, Business Analysis, Cyber Assurance, Supplier Management as well as exposure to automation and AI technologies.

The scheme includes hands-on experience, formal industry recognised IT qualifications to help you to develop and understand The Fund’s operations and how IT plays an important role in enabling the Fund’s in its key operations and deliver its regulatory obligations.

During the placement you will have exposure to different aspects of the Systems function which could include but not limited to –

• Supporting the development and maintenance of an IT Service Catalogue, ensuring services are clearly defined, accessible, and aligned with business needs.
• Assisting in managing IT assets throughout their lifecycle, tracking hardware and software inventories, licensing, and ensuring compliance with organisational policies.
• Working alongside IT teams to identify recurring issues, perform trend analysis, and contribute to long-term solutions that improve system stability.

About you

The ideal candidate will have a “can-do” attitude, and a willingness to learn. They will be a good communicator, who makes sense of complex ideas and conveys them to others in a way that is easy to understand. They will be excited to help drive innovation, offer new ideas and think up fresh ways of tackling problems!

The successful candidate will hold a degree in the relevant discipline and have the right to work in the UK.

Why choose the West Midlands Pension Fund?

You will receive a generous holiday entitlement (starting with 26 days a year plus bank holidays). We usually work two days a week in the office and three from home.

We have a modern office environment that offers a relaxed working atmosphere with study and breakout areas, meeting rooms and kitchens with free tea and coffee making facilities. There are also cloakrooms, bike stores, showers and lockers available.

Other benefits whilst working for the fund include the employee awards scheme and on-the-job development where you will be provided with comprehensive study support for professional exams, formal education & structured training and the potential to advance within a growing organisation.

Working at the fund is a great way to start or develop your career and will give you the opportunity to explore, question and collaborate. You will build your skills and knowledge but also a network where everyone is here to help support you learn and develop in a place where you can thrive both professionally and personally making a shared impact.

We are delighted to have been accredited PASA, Investors in People, customer service excellence and we have Bronze Organisational Membership with the British Dyslexia Association and are working towards their Smart Award, which further underlines our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

How we support our colleagues

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we encourage a diverse workforce. Plus, our agile, inclusive environment allows you to manage your wellbeing and work/life balance. You also have 24-hour access to an employee assistance programme.

As a new employee of our Operations team, you will receive a robust interactive 8-week induction plan providing you the opportunity to engage with key stakeholders across the fund. You will also be enrolled onto a range of professional training courses including an introduction to the LGPS and team building to encourage collaborative working, allowing you to thrive in your new role.

Our working arrangements

All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for 'touch down' space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.

Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.

For more information about working for our organisation including the culture of the Council, the Council plan and vision, staff equality forums, core HR policies, employee benefits and much more please click here.