Graduate Development Programme - Commercial

Sanctuary is one of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services. With around 13,000 employees, we maintain a culture where diversity is valued and talent is nurtured and rewarded.

 

Graduate Programme – Commercial (2 Year Fixed Term Contract)

 

Worcester based with a balance of home and office working 

 

£26,500 - £27,500

  

35 hours per week

 

Do you want to work for an organisation that is commercially focused with a social purpose?

 

Our mission is to build affordable homes and sustainable communities where people choose to live. As well as generating revenue through development, we have several other commercial business streams including over 100 care homes managed by Sanctuary Care, specialist and supported housing through Sanctuary Supported Living, our Sanctuary Students university accommodation and a telecare service. 

 

We are a fast growing, multi-million-pound company that will give you the opportunity to make decisions that have a positive impact on communities throughout the UK. Our Graduate Development Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development to progress to become a leader of the future. You will network with other graduates, build relationships across the entire business, and watch your career grow within a commercially driven organisation.

 

About the programme:

• We have a comprehensive induction, where you will be introduced to key senior leaders throughout the business and visit a range of our operations across the UK along with meeting all our current and past graduates.
• You will complete four six-month rotations across our Commercial operation – which includes Sanctuary Care, Sanctuary Supported Living and Sanctuary Students.
• Develop your commercial skills whilst making an active contribution to the growth of our organisation.
• Be involved in projects that will have a measurable impact on the business.

 

Learning and Development

The Sanctuary Learning Academy provides effective and high-quality learning opportunities throughout the organisation, supporting our employees to achieve their ambitions and enabling Sanctuary to meet its business objectives.  You will also have access to a buddy and mentor.

 

About you:

Graduating in any degree subject, you will be in your final year of study, or have finished your studies within the past two years, and you will need a 2:1 degree as a minimum.  Remember your personal skills will be just as important as your qualifications and we are interested in your potential and look for graduates who are:

 

• Determined and focused, a natural at building relationships and inspiring others
• Adaptable with strong problem-solving skills and confident in your own ability
• Commercially astute and have the desire to take us forward as a leader of the future

 

When completing your application, view our website https://www.sanctuary-group.co.uk/graduates to explore the values and behaviours that are important to us.

 

What will happen after you complete the Graduate Programme?

Upon successful completion of the programme, our Graduates can typically expect to move into senior roles with increased remuneration packages. We therefore enjoy considerably higher retention rates when compared to other graduate schemes.

 

What can we offer you in return?

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, we offer extensive development and training opportunities as well as a comprehensive reward and benefits package:

• A pension scheme with matching employer contributions from Sanctuary up to set limits
• 25 days leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A hybrid working arrangement, with a balance of home and office working
• Life assurance
• Health & wellbeing plans
• Discounted products and services
• Personal advice and counselling
• Family-friendly arrangements
• Tax efficient savings through our Cycle to Work scheme
• Learning and development opportunities
• £26,500 per annum, rising to £27,500 following the successful completion of Year 1

 

 

What is the application process?

• Stage 1: Complete an online application form
• Stage 2: Virtual first stage interviews – held via MS Teams
• Stage 3: Complete an online OPQ assessment
• Stage 4: Assessment Centre held in our Worcester Head Office on 13/14th March 2024