People Manager - Associates

Grant Thornton UK; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auditing and advisory firm in the UK is looking for an Apprentice/Trainee People Manager to support and inspire Associates within the Public Sector Audit team. This role includes mentoring, managing wellbeing, and creating an inclusive culture. With a focus on collaboration and personal development, the ideal candidate will enjoy flexible working and have the opportunity to make a broader impact beyond daily tasks.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Work-life balance initiatives

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Experience of mentoring and coaching others.
• Experience of direct people/line management.
• Experience of supporting and challenging others.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge Associates to help them excel.
• Manage issues like exam fails and wellbeing concerns.
• Lead local orientation for new Associates.

Skills

Mentoring and coaching

Direct people/line management

Using Microsoft packages

Creating engaging experiences for Associates

Job description

Alternatively, Grant Thornton

At Grant Thornton we do things differently - looking to the future, driving ambitious growth and pioneering positive change in our industry. Providing audit, tax and advisory services, we empower clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. And we empower our people with real opportunity, an inclusive culture and work life balance. A true alternative.

With over 5,000 people in the UK, and a presence in 150 global markets, we're on an ambitious journey, from great to exceptional, and we need the best people to help us achieve our potential. And with that comes the opportunity to help redefine what our industry looks like, and what you want from your career.

Job Description:

Apprentice/Trainee People Manager

Manchester, Liverpool or Leeds

To cover our Public Sector North team (Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester and Glasgow and Edinburgh offices) with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office and travel between the offices.

Flexible/hybrid/home working available

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people across the public sector to do what is right and achieve their goals. The role of an Apprentice/Trainee People Manager within the Public Sector Audit business is critical to the experience our Associates have as they embark on their Audit careers and is key to retaining our great people. Through your everyday interactions with our Associates you will play a pivotal role in inspiring our people to be their best and creating an inclusive culture. You will work closely with the Associate Career Coaches and other key internal stakeholders such as Office Training Contacts, Early Careers and Graduate Recruitment.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As an Apprentice/Trainee People Manager within our Public Sector Audit team, you will:

• be responsible for providing both support and challenge to Associates to enable them to be their best. This includes;
• having regular conversations with Associates to understand workload, pressures, wellbeing and feedback
• proactively managing issues that arise including exam fails, under performance, absence and wellbeing concerns and escalating issues where appropriate
• handle numerous administrative tasks
• leading the local orientation for Associates, providing a first-class introduction to our firm
• working in close partnership with Associate Career Coaches and the other Apprentice/Trainee People Managers
• valuing diversity through everyday inclusion

You will work collaboratively with a variety of internal teams. You’ll also be an active member of both the local management team and people manager community

Given the importance of this role, there will be opportunities for the right person to expand their knowledge and develop their skillset including commercial awareness and contributing to people projects.

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Apprentice/Trainee People Manager, the minimum criteriayou’ll need is

• Experience of mentoring and coaching others
• Experience of direct people/line management
• Experience of supporting and challenging others to help them reach their full potential
• You’ll be confident in using Microsoft packages
• You’ll be passionate about creating the best possible experience for our Associates, Apprentices & Trainees

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• You’ll have experience in supporting office or firm wide projects or initiatives
• Experience of wellbeing and support
• Knowledge of accountancy profession training pathways
• Stakeholder management and project management skills
• You’ll have experience of collaborating with a range of teams

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our values – Purposely driven, Actively curious and Candid but kind.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.