Transformation and Strategy Graduate

Medirest Signature; Chorley; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization is seeking a Transformation and Strategy Graduate in Chorley, England. In this 2-year role, you will rotate through various teams, gaining insights into HR and Business Intelligence while supporting key projects. Ideal candidates are determined graduates with a minimum 2:2 degree who excel in collaboration and communication. Benefits include 25 annual leave days, a hybrid working model, and a local government pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Hybrid/agile working

Local Government pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cashback website access

Volunteering days

Free parking

Responsibilities

• Support HR, Business Intelligence, Performance and Transformation teams.
• Drive and maintain high levels of performance across councils.
• Support strategic decision-making with data.
• Assist in transformation projects and strategy development.

Skills

Problem ownership

Collaborative working

Effective communication

Education

Minimum 2:2 degree

Job description

Role: Transformation and Strategy Graduate

Location: Chorley and South Ribble

Contract: Full time (36.25 hours per week) / Fixed Term Contract (24 months)

Salary: 29,540 - 31,022

Closing Date: 31 August 2025

As a graduate in Change and Delivery, you'll support our HR, Business Intelligence, Performance and Transformation teams over a two-year period, whilst learning valuable skills to develop your career.

The local government landscape is evolving and we're looking for a graduate to play a central role in delivering exciting projects and services that have real and tangible outcomes for people's daily lives.

This position involves a two-year placement which will enable you to gain insight into the corporate services at the heart of our organisations, working across both Chorley and South Ribble Council. This will offer you the unique opportunity to experience working across two councils with individual priorities. You will experience sector leading innovation as well as getting hands on to play a vital role in delivering high profile pieces of work that make a real difference to our residents.

What you'll be getting up to

You'll rotate around these services within the Change and Delivery team. This includes:

• Performance and Insight - understand and assist this team to drive and maintain high levels of performance across both councils
• Business intelligence - support the development and use of data to inform strategic decision-making and service delivery
• Transformation and Policy - Support transformation projects across the councils and strategy development that shape our future direction for residents and businesses.

You'll support the teams' day-to-day operations, but also have the opportunity to work on exciting projects to improve the service.

Who we're looking for

• We're looking for determined graduates who can take ownership of problems.
• You'll be confident and able to work collaboratively with colleagues around the organisation.
• You'll be a great communicator. Our Change and Delivery team works with every corner of the organisation, so you'll need to be able to understand, analyse and present information effectively.
• You'll have a minimum 2:2 degree.
  

Our Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (and Christmas shutdown)
• Hybrid/agile working from day one
• Local Government pension
• Healthcare Cash Plan for cash back on health treatments
• Cashback website access for savings on brands you love
• Volunteering days
• Free parking

Many of our colleagues work flexibly for us. We're always open to conversations around different working arrangements. If you're interested in part-time, compressed hours or any other working arrangement, please get in touch with us through the Contact Us form on our careers website.