Leadership Development Apprentices
| Posting date: | 18 March 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 April 2025 |
| Location: | Manchester, M1 3BG |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75690403 |
Summary
Do you want to work towards a degree in Business Management and earn while you learn? Are you ready to fast-track your career and make a real impact in public sector transport? We are excited to offer a unique opportunity to join our Leadership Development Apprenticeship Programme.
Your Role
Our programme is designed for ambitious people who are passionate about operational leadership and public service. Over the course of 4 years, you'll gain hands-on experience in various placements within TfGM, preparing you for a successful career in management. Alongside this you will also study towards gaining a degree in Business Managementby completing a fully funded Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship with Manchester Metropolitan University.
For more information, please see the role profile at the bottom of the advert.
Who are we?
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) plays a pivotal role in transforming the way people move. From cutting-edge trams whizzing through the city to an extensive network of buses and cycling routes, TfGM is committed to supporting mobility for millions, ensuring that every journey contributes to a greener, brighter future for the region, and you could play a key role in this!
What you’ll bring
What you do and how you do it is important whatever type of role you work in at TfGM and even small behaviours and actions can have a really big impact. At TfGM, our behaviours bring to life our values of Deliver, Care and Adapt.
You will have (or be expected to achieve) a minimum of 3 x A levels at grade BCC or above, equating to 104 UCAS points or equivalent qualifications such as T-Level or BTEC. You will also hold Maths and English Language GCSE grade A*-C/9-4. You will also have:
A strong interest in public sector transport and operational leadership.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
A commitment to constantly learning and developing yourself.
Ability to work effectively in a team and lead initiatives.
You must also be a resident within the Greater Manchester boundary at the time of making an application and have been living in the UK for at least 3 years.
What we can offer you
This is a 4-year fixed term role with a starting salary of £24,960 per annum. Annual pay increases will be awarded upon successful completion of each year in the programme.
Through this programme you will:
Rotate through diverse operational roles, gaining a comprehensive understanding of our transport services.
Lead projects that improve our services and enhance customer experience.
Develop leadership skills through a combination of hands-on experience, mentorship, and continuous learning.
Study towards a BA (Hons) Business Management Professional degree and a Level 6 degree apprenticeship, blending academic learning with practical application.
You can discover more about the Programme and Transport for Greater Manchester at our Open Evening on Wednesday 26th March from 6:30pm-7:30pm (please note there will be presentations on the night so please arrive on time).To confirm your attendance please visit our Open Evening page on Eventbrite.
You can also learn more about the Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship with Manchester Metropolitan University here Chartered Manager Degree Apprenticeship | Manchester Metropolitan University (mmu.ac.uk)
At TfGM we encourage candidates to discuss flexible working options at any stage of the recruitment process.
Our benefits include:
28 days holiday per annum (plus bank holidays)
Flexible and hybrid working options to promote and support a good work/life balance
Free bus travel within Greater Manchester and free Rail or Metrolink travel to and from work within the Greater Manchester boundary
Local Government Defined Benefit Pension Scheme which includes life cover of 3x your salary and options to increase your pension contributions
Commitment to learning and personal development and upskilling with reimbursement of professional fees, where essential to the role
We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to staff through our employee assistance programme when required
What's next?
If you believe your strengths and attributes would be a good fit for this Programme, we'd really like to hear from you! You don’t have to meet all of the criteria we’re looking for people who really want to make a difference to Greater Manchester. When completing your application, please ensure that you provide clear examples against the criteria questions, all appointments will be based on merit.
Internal candidates - check with your line manager before applying for a secondment, to make sure you can be released from your substantive role.
We embrace artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance our operations and to innovate our services. However, we value human talent and are looking for passionate individuals to join our organisation. Please ensure you personally complete your application and read all the instructions carefully to maximise your chances of success.
Applications that rely too heavily on generative artificial intelligence (AI) may be rejected during shortlisting. However, we understand that AI may be used as a reasonable adjustment; if using AI to support your application, please give a brief explanation within your application as to why to help ensure fair selection process.
TfGM is proud to be an equal opportunities employer that encourages and celebrates diversity. We want to recruit and retain a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcome individuals from all backgrounds by committing to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We will offer support and reasonable adjustments if required and we also have a Guaranteed Assessment Scheme which you can find out more information on here.
For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Employers' right to work checklist - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk). Please note we are not a licensed sponsor.
Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible.
NOTE TO AGENCIES we will be accepting direct applications only for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV.
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