Trainee Business Systems Partner

Location

Doncaster, South Yorkshire | United Kingdom

Job description

About us

VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.

As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.

The role

We are looking to recruit two Trainee Business Systems Partners into our VolkerRail finance and systems team based in Doncaster. This is an entry level role for someone just starting employment who has completed or is due to complete their A Levels or equivalent qualifications at college or 6th form.

Key accountabilities

The Trainee Business Systems Partner will play a key role in the company's Business Systems team during an unprecedented period of change. The successful candidate will be enrolled on the Level 4 Associate Project Manager apprenticeship and will complete training for 20% of their time, including following an established structured programme from an apprenticeship training provider. In addition, the role will have an experienced Business Systems Partner as line manager, as well as mentors and opportunities to develop with experience across a variety of projects.

Key duties will include:

1. In the role you will be responsible for gaining an understanding and knowledge of the different projects within VolkerRail's Business Systems team.
2. Projects can be large or small, however, every project needs to be managed to ensure its success. You will need to know what needs to be achieved, how it will be achieved, how long it will take, how much it will cost, and work with the project team to achieve the required outcomes. To do this, you will need good planning, organisation, leadership, management and communication skills.
3. You will utilise resources with suitable skills, qualifications, experience and knowledge to work together in a motivated and integrated team, with clearly defined reporting lines, roles, responsibilities and authorities.
4. You will take the lead in estimating, planning and delivering small projects, identifying resources required, key activities, dependencies and project milestones.
5. You will develop an understanding of the project lifecycle, project governance and the typical activities within different project stages.
6. You will take responsibility for administering project meetings, drafting minutes, preparing highlight reports and maintaining project documentation.
7. The role will involve learning how to use COINS (VolkerRail's ERP system) so that the team can support end users.

Skills & experience

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience and qualifications:-

• Minimum five GCSEs (A*-C / 4-9) including English and Maths.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office software (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to express complex information clearly and concisley.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan and priorise own workload.
• Any relevant experience of working in a business would be beneficial but not essential.
• Any relevant business experience or project management knowledge would be beneficial but not essential.

Other

VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package that includes pension, employee assistance programme, one paid volunteering day per year, cycle to work scheme and an employee rewards platform that includes retail and gym discounts.

VolkerRail recognises the positive value of diversity and promotes equality whilst challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

To apply please forward an up to date CV to: .

Committed to equality of opportunity and diversity.

Location

The role will be based out of the VolkerRail Head office in Doncaster.

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