More than you expected

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Job Description:

Apprentice/Trainee People Manager x 5

1 x Cambridge/Chelmsford

Flexible/hybrid/home working available

NEW GROUND WON’T BREAK ITSELF.

Every day our teams help people across the public sector to do what is right and achieve their goals. The role of an Apprentice/Trainee People Manager within the Commercial Audit business is critical to the experience our Associates have as they embark on their Audit careers and is key to retaining our great people. Through your everyday interactions with our Associates you will play a pivotal role in inspiring our people to be their best and creating an inclusive culture. You will work closely with the Associate Career Coaches and other key internal stakeholders such as Office Training Contacts, Early Careers and Graduate Recruitment.

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares, we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

A look into the role

As an Apprentice/Trainee People Manager within our Commercial Audit team, you will:

Be responsible for providing both support and challenge to Associates to enable them to be their best. This includes;

• having regular conversations with Associates to understand workload, pressures, wellbeing and feedback

• proactively managing issues that arise including exam fails, under performance, absence and wellbeing concerns and escalating issues where appropriate

• leading the local orientation for Associates, providing a first-class introduction to our firm

• working in close partnership with Associate Career Coaches

• valuing diversity through everyday inclusion

You will work collaboratively with a variety of internal teams including Central Talent and Capacity Team (CTCT), Early Careers, People Advisory, Business School and Audit Training Leads. You’ll also be an active member of both the local management team and people manager community

Given the importance of this role, there will be opportunities for the right person to expand their knowledge and develop their skillset including commercial awareness and contributing to people projects.

This is a new role made available as part of ongoing investment in the People Manager model so it is a great opportunity to add value from the start. 

Knowing you’re right for us

Joining us as an Apprentice/Trainee People Manager, the minimum criteria you’ll need is

• Experience of mentoring and coaching others

• Experience of supporting and challenging others to help them reach their full potential 

• You’ll be confident in using Microsoft packages

• You’ll be passionate about creating the best possible experience for our Associates, Apprentices & Trainees

It would be great if you had some of the following skills, but don’t worry if you don’t tick every box, we’ll help you develop along the way.

• You’ll have experience in supporting office or firm wide projects or initiatives 

• Experience of wellbeing and support 

• Knowledge of accountancy profession training pathways 

• Stakeholder management and project management skills

• You’ll have experience of collaborating with a range of teams

Knowing we’re right for you

Embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone.  Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect our colleagues helps our people to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

Our open and accessible culture means you’ll interact with leaders who are interested in you and everything you bring to our firm. The things that set you apart, we value them. That’s why we give you the freedom to bring your whole self to work and pursue your passions inside and outside of work.

Beyond the job 

Life is more than work. The things you do, and the people you’re with outside of work matter, that’s why we’re happy to look at flexible working options for all our roles, and we’ll always do our best to keep your work and life in balance.

The impact you can make here will go far beyond your day job. From secondments, to fundraising for local charities, or investing in entrepreneurs in the developing world, you’ll be giving back to society. It’s that drive to do the right thing that runs through our every move, grounded in our CLEARR values – Collaboration, Leadership, Excellence, Agility, Respect and Responsibility.

We’re looking for people who want to contribute, spark fresh ideas and go beyond expectations. People who want to be able to proudly do what’s right, for the firm, our clients, our people and themselves. It’s how it should be.