Graduate Project Co-ordinator Worcester, England
Job description
Worcester Bosch are the UK's top-rated heating brand and we believe in the power of warming people’s lives.
Alongside our current portfolio of boilers and renewable technologies we are working with the Government to decarbonise the network and achieve net zero by 2050. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do.
We are looking for motivated, talented individuals to join our 1800 strong team. We have opportunities spread across our two sites in Worcester and Clay Cross, as well as in the field nationwide.
Our people bring our brand to life, are at the heart of all we do and deliver the experience that our customers deserve.
You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, company pension, employee discounts and extensive health and wellbeing support.
What is an IT Project Co-ordinator graduate scheme?
You will work with colleagues across the business (nationally and globally!) in supporting of IT topics, all whilst developing your own skills and learning first-hand how a global, market leading entity makes change to improve its' own capabilities.
This role is about working with people, building your network is key to success. You'll become proactively visible, valuable member of the business and work to develop a strong reputation with all colleagues.
Key responsibilities:
- To effectively support the delivery of several IT projects and key developments for multiple IT applications.
- Communication with key stakeholders to gather technical requirement
- Loading requests onto IT portfolio applications for tracking of progress
- Liaising with technical developers based around the globe to implement solutions
- Ensuring robust testing is conducted by department key user (s)
- Manage the implementation through project lifecycle
- Create and maintain relevant and necessary project documentation including open points lists, risk registers, communication plans etc.
- Have a mindset which demonstrates new ideas and proactively engages with internal associates to promote self-branding.
You will receive full training both one to one and self-paced online to achieve the required capabilities. Furthermore, you will also receive one to one coaching / mentoring to develop key competencies.
- Be sociable, outgoing individual who people like interacting with.
- Able to show determination in dealing with challenges and finding solutions.
- Be degree qualified preferably Business Administration, IT or equivalent.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills combined with an analytical mind able to understand and interpret complex concepts.
Desired skillset:
- Computer literate with a good knowledge of Microsoft Office packages is essential. Awareness of cloud and web technology as part of digital transformation would be an advantage.
- A proactive and agile team player, the selected individual will be self-motivated, with exceptional time management skills.
- Have the confidence to challenge and propose new ideas.
- Demonstrates enthusiasm to learn and applies this knowledge using their initiative.
- Good attention to detail and a quality mind-set.
Additional Information
Working Hours: 39 hours a week; Mon – Thurs 08.00 - 17.00 and Fri 08.00 - 16.00 with a 1 hour unpaid lunchbreak
Working with us comes with the following benefits:
- 25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays – additional service days accrued after 5 years
- Eligibility for our Company Performance Bonus (up to £1,500 gross per annum)
- Hybrid working options available
- Enhanced pension contributions
- Access to the Perkbox and My Benefits platforms giving access to discounts, healthcare plans, group income protection and death in service benefits
- Discounts on products from across the Bosch Group
- Subsidised onsite café and canteen
- Health & wellbeing support including: over 200 trained mental health first aid champions, free of charge Employee Assistance Programme and after 2 years’ service you gain eligibility for funding up to £150 per annum to support your personal wellbeing
- Access to Bosch Social Club membership offering you and up to 5 friends and family discounts on excursions and events.
- Volunteering days
- Cycle to work scheme with discounts on push-bikes, e-bikes and accessories
- Policy to support growing families
- Access to self-service training platform containing over 200 Bosch approved programs
- Networking opportunities across Bosch UK including a mentoring programme
- And more!
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible, negotiable.
Deadline for Applications: Friday 01 September 2023 - please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time so we encourage candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible.
