The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
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The Loughborough Graduate Programme is only open to those who graduated Loughborough University since 2018, or those due to graduate in 2020.Exception - existing Loughborough University employees are eligible for this post regardless of where they graduated
Fixed-Term for Three Years
"This is an exciting three-year graduate scheme programme for new or recent graduates of Loughborough University, or existing employees of the University who meet the criteria. It is designed to develop individuals for roles in higher education leadership and management. The Loughborough Graduate Programme could be for you if:
- You're passionate about higher education in general, and Loughborough University in particular;- You're interested in a career in a dynamic, large organisation that has a mission to advance and disseminate knowledge for public good;- You're intelligent, hard-working, articulate and collegiate in style.
The programme consists of at least 4 placements spread over different roles, services and Schools across the University. Placements are designed to inspire and stretch trainees to reach their potential and build upon our reputation as a top ten university.
The skills and knowledge gained during placements are complemented by a tailored development programme, in addition to mentoring opportunities with members of the University's senior leadership team. Upon completion of the programme trainees will be well-suited to apply for management roles at Loughborough or other universities.
The Loughborough Graduate Programme could be for you if you're an ambitious individual with an interest in working for an organisation who aims to:- educate winners,- invest in our staff,- grow capacity and influence- and continue to raise our standards and aspirations."
Richard TaylorChief Operating Officer
The Loughborough University Graduate Programme for University Management and Leadership is an exciting employment opportunity, seeking to recruit a number of high-calibre individuals for its second cohort starting in September 2020. It is designed to develop ambitious graduates for roles in leadership and management in Higher Education.
Over a three-year period, Graduate Management Trainees will complete at least four placements, covering a range of services and Schools across the University, complemented by a tailored development programme.
Applications are welcomed from those with an Undergraduate Degree, Masters or PhD obtained from Loughborough University since 2018, or those due to graduate in 2020 (exception: existing Loughborough University employees are eligible for this post regardless of where they graduated).
Salary will be on Administrative Services Grade 5, with a starting salary of GBP 25,217 on an incremental scale, with the potential to receive additional performance-related bonuses that would achieve a salary of GBP 30,942 in the third year of the programme. Salaries may also increase with any cost of living award implemented by Loughborough University.
Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Spec and on the Loughborough Graduate Scheme website, which includes a list of FAQs:https://www.lboro.ac.uk/join-us/graduate-programme/
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an Assessment Centre on either the 16th and 17th March 2020. Those who progress following the Assessment Centre will be invited to interview on either 23rd or 24th April 2020.
Informal enquiries can be made to Organisational Development (OD@lboro.ac.uk) or by phone on 01509 222381.
Application Closing Date: 26 February 2020
Please follow this link for details of the Job Description and Person Specification, including an outline of what is required for the application.