Avios Graduate Development Programme
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2015-05-28 00:00:00
- Crawley, West Sussex
- £25k
- 28th May ’15
- Closed
The programme
Our Graduate Development Programme is a two year rotational programme designed around the key business areas of Avios Group Limited (AGL). We are looking to recruit and develop talented and ambitious graduates to become our future leaders by introducing them to different parts of the company thereby facilitating cross-functional working and greater understanding of our business.
The Development Programme will consist of four rotations across our key business areas such as Customer, Commercial, Digital & Innovation, Travel & Pricing and Finance. The placements may potentially include international travelling or a temporary international assignment. The placements will provide graduates with an exciting mix of day-to-day business and project work. The Development Programme also includes a comprehensive induction programme as well as ongoing development workshops and other development opportunities throughout the two years.
This role is primarily based at the Avios Head Office in Crawley, West Sussex, UK, with some international travel (depending on business requirements/placements).
On completion of the programme, the Graduates are expected to proactively apply for a role within AGL. Full support will be provided by the business and People & Performance team.
What you need to have? (Skills & qualifications)
• University student or graduate expecting to achieve at least a 2:1 (or equivalent)
• Consistently high academic achievement
• 12 months previous work experience – this can be made up of internships, placements, PT work experience
• Preferred 2nd language, e.g. Spanish, Italian but not essential
• Must have the eligibility to live and work in the United Kingdom
• Strong interpersonal & communication skills
• Strong leadership potential and motivated team player
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Commercial and customer awareness
• An innovative, entrepreneurial and professional approach
• Interest in travel and/or loyalty industry
•Self-motivated & proactive individual with the ability to prioritise demanding workloads/projects
• To take ownership/responsibility and drive initiatives forward
How to apply? (PLEASE READ IN FULL & FILL OUT ANSWERS TO THE BELOW QUESTIONS)
Should you wish to apply for the above position, please send your CV and covering letter including answers to the questions below:
• Why do you want to work for Avios?
• Please outline why we should select you for the AGL Graduate Development Programme?
• Please outline an example of when you went above and beyond expectations to deliver an ambitious project/target/deadline.
What we can offer you:
• This role is based at the Avios Head Office, Crawley, West Sussex
• Competitive salary of up to £24,000
• Annual performance-related bonus (up to 22%)
• After 6 months service, BA staff concessions (unlimited standby flights)
• Other staff travel discounts
• New joiner Avios/birthday Avios
• Discounted train fares
• Shuttle bus to/from Gatwick Airport
• 25 days annual leave in addition to public holidays, plus 2 days charity leave