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This is your chance to get a real taste of retail, as you're exposed to every facet of our business over the 12 months of your placement.
The National IT department is at the very heart of Aldi. We're made up of small high-performing teams, and you can expect plenty of exposure plus hands-on experience of an IT department within a global company. Typically, you could join us as part of a technical team supporting the live business, part of a large scale project team or even have responsibility for a smaller scale project by yourself.
Many of the opportunities available will depend on what's going on with the business at the time. And, trust us, there's always plenty going on at Aldi - our business is constantly growing and developing. Yes, the placement can be daunting. But it can also be a fantastic opportunity to learn and be inspired by a company that's so different to all the others.
Are you looking for a Placement where you will be in the thick of the action from the start? Here at Aldi, you will get exactly that, as you experience a year like no other. Gaining real responsibility and making an impact from day one. This is your chance to join one of the market-leading retailers and Times Top 100 employers, learning the ‘ins and outs’ of Global IT.
This is a fantastic opportunity to kickstart your career and be inspired by a company that means more!
Details:
- Ideally working towards a 2:1 in a Business or Marketing based degree
- 4 Weeks Holiday + Bank Holidays
- A year working in the Transformation Project Team for a global retailer with potential for a permanent role after graduation
- Based in Atherstone, Warwickshire
Role description:
The Global IT system and Business process landscape of ALDI SOUTH is undertaking a transformation under the management of the International Transformation Organisation (ITO) department. In this role you will be part of the Country Deployment Team that supports all aspects associated with the release of various applications within GB/IE.
The role will form part of the National Change Team (NCT) who are responsible for overseeing, coordinating and supporting the project Communications, Change Management activities and Training material in GB/IE. The NCT oversee and support the National Deployment teams in the following areas:
- National Project Communications (AHEAD only)
- End User Training (AHEAD Systems and Processes)
- End User Adoption
- Change Management
- Senior Leadership Engagement & Support
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support to the NCT with project related activities across the various areas (as above)
- Engage with the relevant global teams to support NCT activities within GB/IE as required
- Embrace change and take ownership across a variety of tasks within the scope of the programme
- Coordinate and support content creation/upload on the AHEAD Newspage
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
- An open-minded approach
- Ability to interact across all levels within the business
- Willingness to take responsibility with a pragmatic, goal-oriented approach
- Excellent listening, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as an effective member of a multidisciplinary team
- Ability to effectively prioritise and execute tasks whilst under pressure
- Proficient use of all MS Office programmes
- Highly self-motivated and reliable
- Charismatic, team focused and target driven
The Placement application window may close early due to high volumes of applications, therefore we recommend you apply soon.
