Job Purpose

• Work at a high level in a range of placements across the organisation, undertaking specific project work or operational delivery for the host department, developing key skills and building organisational understanding. (Please see graduate profiles for examples)

• Represent the Council both internally and externally, to develop and maintain an understanding and awareness of relevant initiatives and challenges facing local government.

• Undertake training in a relevant professional qualification.

• Build strong professional relationships within the Council to improve cross-office understanding and partnership working

• Demonstrate commitment to continuous personal and professional development through active participation in graduate development events and by exploring placement and employment opportunities.

Targets/Specific objectives

• The targets against which trainees will be held accountable at appraisal time are those specified for individual placements.

What you should expect:

• Consult with graduate trainees to provide a wide ranging and challenging mix of placements involving areas of significance to the Council to ensure continuous professional development

• Communicate a clear vision of what a Management Trainee should achieve, and to provide the support and guidance necessary to achieve this.

• Offer a set of core training opportunities to ensure graduates across all schemes have the necessary skills to advance to senior management.

• Provide a talent management programme to give support and guidance after the scheme, ensuring graduate trainees continue to develop and progress through their chosen career path.