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About the Role
First Bus is seeking analytical, adaptable, and forward-thinking individuals for its Transformation and Strategy Graduate Programme. This two-year programme places participants at the heart of the company's transformation journey, offering opportunities to contribute to strategic decisions, influence business direction, and identify growth opportunities. Participants will gain insight into business development, support operating companies, and drive organizational change. The role involves contributing to national transformation projects, supporting strategic initiatives, or working closely with depot teams. Flexibility in location and willingness to travel are essential.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to strategic decisions
- Influence the future direction of the business
- Help identify new opportunities for growth
- Gain insight into business development
- Support local operating companies
- Deliver initiatives that drive organizational change and improvement
- Contribute to national transformation projects
- Support strategic initiatives
- Work closely with teams at one of our depots
Requirements
- A degree in any discipline
- A 2:1 or above
- The required graduation year and eligibility criteria will be confirmed for the current recruitment campaign
- Strong strategic thinking skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Confidence in working with data, analysis and evidence to inform decisions
- Excellent communication, influencing and interpersonal skills
- Resilience and a positive approach to learning and development
- The right to work in the UK
- Previous work experience is desirable but not essential
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Managing multiple priorities
- Data analysis
- Evidence-based decision making
- Communication
- Influencing
- Interpersonal skills
- Adaptability
- Curiosity
- Project management (through PRINCE2 qualification support)
Location
- UK
- Willingness to travel frequently
Work Type
- Full-time
- Graduate Programme
Experience Level
- Graduate
Education Level
- Degree (2:1 or above)
Salary/Compensations
- competitive
Benefits
- Dedicated support from a buddy, mentor, and managers
- Four two-day graduate learning events
- Regular learning sessions with subject matter experts
- Study support towards a PRINCE2 qualification
- Simply Health & Smart Health (cash back benefits, virtual GP, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice)
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24/7 mental health support
- Platform with discounts on high street brands and supermarkets
- Discounted train travel for employee and family (after 6 months service)
- Free bus pass
- Cycle to work scheme
- Up to 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Chance to buy discounted First Group shares
About the Company
- First Bus is one of the UK's leading bus operators.
- The company embraces cutting-edge bus technology, including innovative mobile apps and environmentally friendly vehicles.
- First Bus is committed to delivering sustainable, comfortable, and efficient passenger journeys.
- The company is at the forefront of innovation in the public transport industry, connecting communities and shaping its future.
- First Bus is undergoing an exciting transformation journey.
Equal Opportunity
- Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences.
- First Bus aims to be an employer open to all, regardless of differences.
- The company aspires to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking, and experiences bring benefits to customers, communities, and people.
- Applications are welcomed from all.