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We’re known as a leading healthcare group, but we’re so much more than that. We’ve recently revitalised our strategy putting digital first, with data and an agile culture underpinning everything we do. Why? We need to ensure our technology and infrastructure is on point to deliver on our purpose of helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. As such, we’re looking for 12 IT Graduates to join our team to help us deliver on our purpose. So if you’re looking to kick start your career in IT and can bring us the skills we’re looking for then we can help you build a career at a company that truly has belief in you.
The Programme
We already have a wealth of experience in digital, launching new apps and technology which support our members and colleagues with their personal wellbeing. Bupa can offer you the support and direction you need to get to where you want to be in the future. We're a diverse business, so you’ll gain exposure and insight into how a global company operates. As you move through your various placements, you'll learn how to navigate across different business areas, manage multiple stakeholders and get involved in various projects.
Our blended learning programme means you’ll get more than just practical experience. You’ll also be working towards an MSc Digital and Technology Solutions, Level 7 qualification provided in partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University. You’ll be encouraged to apply what you’ve learnt in your role, turning theory into reality while developing skills that will last a lifetime.
Throughout all of this you’ll also have the support of a Graduate Manager, who’ll be on hand to provide you with encouragement, development opportunities, and look after your wellbeing. They’ll support you to instil Bupa’s culture, values, and behaviours, deliver excellent customer service and build solid relationships across the business while developing skills such as stakeholder management and problem solving. Helping you gain the experience needed to take ownership of projects, tasks and drive your personal development.
What we’re looking for
Do you want to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world? Bupa does, and not only for its customers, but for all its employees and everyone across the globe. As a global health and care company, everything we do is driven by our purpose. If you share our ambition and you’re equally as passionate about people, our values and putting customers first, then Bupa is the perfect place to start your IT career.
Qualifications and Training
- Grade A-C GCSE English and Maths or level 2 equivalent
- Have, or be expecting to receive, an undergraduate degree of 2:2 or above in an IT related field or equivalent.
Skills and Knowledge
- Be proactive in driving your own personal development
- Be responsible and take full ownership of your projects and tasks
- Problem solving, never be afraid to challenge or be challenged
- Solutions focused, confidence to seek change
- Stakeholder management and teamwork
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills respecting diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Excellent customer service
What else we offer you
We specialise in wellbeing. And healthcare is what we’re known for. It’s what makes Bupa, Bupa. Looking after our colleagues and their wellbeing is what we do best. So, alongside an attractive starting salary and allocated time to complete a Level 7 qualification you’ll have access to a whole range of other benefits. From discounted gym memberships and online classes to support your physical wellbeing, right through to our Personal Energy programme and network of mental health first aiders. At Bupa your wellbeing is our priority. We’ve always had belief in our colleagues so flexible working is built into our culture. Giving our colleagues the trust to work in a way that suits them and the needs of the business, helping them maintain a great work life balance and we can do the same for you.
Diversity & inclusion
Put simply, here you’ll be welcomed. We champion diversity and inclusion and understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. In 2018 we launched our everyone’s welcome pledge, cementing our commitment to inclusion quite literally into the side of our building in Salford Quays. Since then we’ve been ranked in the top 10 Inclusive employers in the UK twice by Inclusive Companies and regularly win awards for our commitment. We believe in creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their true self to work every day. That’s why we launched our colleague network, Be You At Bupa, helping us all celebrate uniqueness of each and every one of our colleagues and the experiences they can bring. No matter our differences we believe everyone should be treated fairly, regardless of background, disability or circumstance. That’s why we’re happy to offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.
