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FirstGroup today, growth tomorrow

As you might expect, we’re big on journeys here; your time with FirstGroup is as much about how you can get there as it is about where we can take you. And better still, learning and development here comes in the form of varied and exciting opportunities and activities. It’s known as a 70-20-10 learning model: mostly hands-on with plenty of feedback and some formal training. We think it’s the best way to give you a rounded experience of what life is like as part of our team.

We’re also big on allowing you to carve your own path. You’ll lead your own development with our full support every step of the way. This means you get ownership of your career and the chance to learn in the way you want. We’ll make our expectations clear when we offer you a place.

Learning on-the-job (70%)

We think the best way to learn about our business is by being part of it. So you’ll develop your skills by working directly with colleagues across Rail, Finance, Commercial and CSR. Every placement and project is designed to offer a great experience, while meeting your needs and our business priorities. This unique blend of knowledge, skills and insight will stand you in good stead, whatever role you take once your programme has ended.

Network and community (20%)

We completely understand the value of building a positive rapport between yourself and your colleagues. That’s why we place such an emphasis on feedback and mentoring. We’ll encourage you to seek feedback from all stakeholders who are engaged in your development. The network you build will help you develop your strengths and support you on your career journey.

Formal training (10%)

As your development progresses and your needs alter, we’ll make sure you get all the right training. This will enable you to know what to do in key situations across different roles (and how to do it). You’ll attend courses within the business and also complete external training, centred around developing your leadership and management capabilities.

Personal Development Plans (PDP)

Your tailored PDP will be at the forefront of your development. It’s a plan that travels with you throughout your programme and beyond. You’ll work together with your manager to continually review and update it so that we can decide collaboratively where to take your learning next.

Beyond the programme

And once you’ve completed the programme? What’s next?

Anywhere tomorrow really means anywhere – your options are abundant. We’ll help you find your first substantive role within one of the FirstGroup businesses. As you move into this role, we’ll encourage you to make the most of your mentor and draw on the partnerships and networks that you’ve built.

Whichever role you move into, your development won’t end with your programme. Everyone within a FirstGroup business has access to a wide range of training opportunities and workplace learning. This gives you the chance to make the biggest possible impact on the business’s success. And at the same time, it enhances your skills so you can keep moving in your career. With our great learning facilities, there’s always an opportunity to maintain your current skillset or learn something new.

Your Rewards

Are you the kind of person who rolls up their sleeves and gets stuck in? If so, you can expect fantastic training, great development opportunities and all kinds of benefits, including:

Salary

We give all our graduates highly competitive salaries. You will also receive a welcome bonus of £1,500 before you join to support your relocation to where you will be working for your first placement.

Financial Rewards

My Benefits – With slight differences depending on the Operation Company you are working for, we offer a whole range of valuable benefits, including travel offers for you and eligible family members and friends. Our First Xclusives package offers discounts and cashback on your weekly shop, travel, insurance, mobiles, fashion and lots more.

My Pension - Our Pension scheme enables you to build savings which will provide you with a pension. There’s also the option to take out life assurance

Training

We’ll fund all of your on and off-the-job training including (but not limited to), finance for non-finance managers, introduction to project management, introduction to coaching and commercial awareness and people management skills, as well as your programme of continuous development throughout the two years. We will also pay any professional membership fees where applicable.

Annual Leave

You’ll enjoy 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.

Mentoring and fresh challenges

Thanks to our mentoring programme, you’ll have support throughout the graduate programme. And as there’s the opportunity to move within our different operating companies, you can also look forward to lots of fresh, exciting challenges.

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