Graduate Programmes 2021

While 2020 hasn’t quite been what we all planned, we’re pleased to be keeping some traditions alive. We are therefore delighted to announce that we will once again, be seeking out talented graduates to join us at Lifestory in 2021. 

Coming on board as a graduate, you’ll be immersed into the workings of a fast-paced property development company during an exciting time. You’ll contribute to the success of one of our Regions, while gaining exposure to a broad range of departments, disciplines and projects within our diverse business. 

We have opportunities that will allow you to gain experience in a broad range of skills including: construction project management, programme management, design management, commercial and financial control, residential sales cycle, development management as well as having the opportunity to  deal directly with our customers. 

We also will be recruiting for specific graduate roles within  our Sales and Marketing teams. Our aim is to prepare you as a  graduate, in effective project delivery and profit creation, whilst providing you with a deep affinity for our culture here at Lifestory, in order to ensure you have a successful future with us after our two year graduate programme.

As a Lifestory graduate, you can expect a holistic learning programme and to be provided with direct experience across the company. This will include time spent with a range of individuals such as development, marketing, sales, finance, commercial, land and planning.

You'll need

We want to recruit and develop the next generation of talent who will quickly become trusted partners within our company and eventually, leaders in our fast paced industry. As a guide, the type of candidates we are looking for are as follows:

Requirements

For our Land, Development and Project Management rotational Graduate roles which can be based in either Cheltenham, Winchester or London:

• A minimum 2:1 honours degree in a property or engineering related course, Master’s preferred
• Excellent academic track record
• Previous work experience or placement experience in the residential property sector highly desirable

For our Sales or Marketing specific Graduate roles which will be based in London (Sales) or Cheltenham (Marketing) :

• A minimum 2:1 honours degree in a business, management or marketing discipline, Master’s preferred
• Excellent academic track record
• Previous work experience or placement experience in the residential property sector highly desirable

For all roles

• Eligibitly to work in UK
• Exposure to working in an office environment preferable
• Excellent attention to detail
• Previous experience of using a range of software systems and analysis tools 
• Previous use of Google G Suite is advantageous
• Awareness of contemporary issues surrounding property and housing
• Interest in the property development industry
• Ambitious
• Confident and able to challenge convention
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Analytical approach
• Driver with full licence

Additional Information

This role comes with a competitive basic salary and bonus, alongside a benefits package including enhanced annual leave, life assurance, Healthshield, and a contributory pension. 

There will also be frequent travel to our other offices and developments. The roles will commence between July to September 2021.

Application Process

Applications must be made via our online application system before the closing date of 22nd November 2020.

The application process will consist of a telephone interview, personality questionnaire, online video activity and an assessment day which will be held in one of our regional offices. We’re planning assessment days for February 2021 however this may be subject to change depending on what happens with Covid-19 restrictions.

As an equal opportunities employer, Lifestory Group welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.