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We believe in creating an environment where you, our placement student, can learn and develop during your time with us and where you are given your own areas of responsibilities from the start. Our experts and mentors will treat you as part of the team from day one; encouraging you to bring your own ideas to the table and to give you the opportunity to show what you can really do.
The CEO office is responsible for the development of strategy for Alphabet UK, together with the implementation management of this strategy. In this varied and interesting student placement, you’ll be responsible for the annual cycle, including the strategic development, mapping and documentation of the chosen strategy, internal communication and engagement of the strategy and additionally the monitoring and progress reporting of all the strategic initiatives. Furthermore, you’ll also play an integral part in the oversight and administration of the Corporate Governance operating rhythm for Alphabet UK. As a highly motivated, confident, self-starter with strong analytical skills, you’ll also excel in delivering creative and effective communication, employee engagement and change management within the organisation.
What will you be doing?
Strategy Development
- Support the Business Manager and Alphabet Management Committee in steering the business strategy development process including the tracking and reporting of strategic initiatives and change management and engagement activities.
- Regular review of the strategic approach to ensure the key performance indicators are being achieved in relation to the Alphabet Balanced Scorecard.
Internal and Corporate Governance within Alphabet UK
- Supporting with Alphabet Management Committee duties, including preparation, and steering and monitoring of the regular agenda topics.
- Support and facilitate the review of governance structures, TOR (Terms of Reference), process and documentation.
- Provide appropriate communication to the organisation on corporate governance topics to ensure awareness, including ownership of the relevant Intranet pages.
Engagement, Communication and Change Management
- Support with 'All Associate' meetings and events.
- Define and develop communications, ensuring we are fully leveraging all appropriate channels, including actively exploiting digital media assets.
- Influence, drive and support all activities which promote positive employee engagement and diversity & inclusion within our work place.
Qualifications and Experience
- Studying for an undergraduate degree in Business Management or similar and in line to achieve a 2:2 or above
- Basic customer services (ie experience in retail/call centre)
- Microsoft Office (incl Powerpoint) advantageous
- Quick to pick up IT applications (online tools, project management tools, survey monkey etc)
- Good written communication skills
Did you know?
Farnborough is home to our BMW, MINI and Alphabet National Sales Centres. We’re proud of our office environment and achievements, we offer a modern way of working with an empowering office culture, some aspects of which include:
- Our work persona shift – Being yourself is effortless and so increases efficiency and reduces wasted energy. For this reason we allow our employees to express themselves through the way they dress.
- Flexible working hours - Working flexibly improves mental perspective and increases sustained productivity. This means our leaders maintain balance not burnout through focusing on output not attendance.
- The opportunity to get involved with our continued to support to our house charity with a variety of fundraising events throughout the year.
- Throughout our offices there are open creative spaces which hold facilities such as table-tennis tables to encourage innovation and employee engagement.
Why Choose Us?
- Great Pay – a competitive annual salary of £18,500, 27 days holiday (pro rata to your contract) and a pension scheme.
- Rewarding Work-Life Balance – contracted working hours are 37.5 hours a week, helping you develop a fulfilling work-life balance.
- Exciting Additional Benefits - throughout your placement you will be supported by our experts and have the opportunity to enjoy other employee benefits.
What do you need to do now?
If this sounds like the opportunity for you then apply today using the link below.
The next stages of the recruiting process could include: online testing, video interview and then a face-to-face, telephone or virtual interview with the hiring manager. This may be in the form of an assessment centre.
We operate rolling recruitment; this means we may close the application window earlier than identified, if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Please ensure that you complete all the free text questions for your application to be progressed, and include a role-relevant cover letter, explaining why we should consider you for this position.
To be eligible for this position, you must be returning to your studies for a minimum of 6 months after completion of this placement and be able to provide proof of your legal right to work in the UK, if you are not a UK passport holder.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
