Graduate Management Trainee - Systems

targetjobs UK; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Industry qualification support

Induction and progression training

Job summary

West Midlands Pension Fund is seeking a Graduate Management Trainee in Wolverhampton to develop IT service delivery, business analysis, cyber assurance, and supplier management within the Systems function.

You will gain hands-on experience, complete industry-recognised IT qualifications, and grow your skills in a supportive environment with a blend of office and home working.

Qualifications

• The candidate will hold a degree in the relevant discipline with the right to work in the UK.
• It experience in IT service delivery is desirable and helpful.

Responsibilities

• Support IT service delivery and IT assets management within the Systems function.
• Assist in developing and maintaining an IT Service Catalogue aligned to business needs.
• Work with IT teams to identify recurring issues and contribute to long-term solutions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in IT or related discipline

Job description

2-Year Fixed Term Contract

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!

Job Introduction

£30,024 - £33,699

Full Time (Hybrid)

2-Year Fixed Term Contract

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 Trainees to join our continually growing Operations Service area. Our brand-new offices are based at the i9 building in Wolverhampton and are 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 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.

Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.

Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.

We've received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.

As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.

We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect.

Recruitment of Ex-Offenders

We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.

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