Business Operations & Improvement - Change (Business Services) Industrial Placement

About the Placement

This 12-month Change Industrial Placement offers a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a large, complex organisation. You will help deliver change that improves experiences for customers and colleagues, developing practical skills in areas like business analysis, project delivery, and organisational improvement.

What You'll Do

As part of the Business Services team, you will contribute to real business outcomes. Specific activities may include:

• Coordinating training events and managing bookings.
• Creating engaging colleague communications.
• Supporting budget planning and tracking.
• Contributing to onboarding experiences, including Early Careers induction.
• Driving continuous improvement through data collation and reporting.
• Attending project meetings, running workshops, analysing business processes, gathering requirements, supporting planning activities, reviewing project risks, and collaborating across the organisation.

You will gain exposure to tools such as Microsoft 365, Jira, Confluence, and Visio, and develop transferable skills in communication, stakeholder engagement, planning, problem-solving, organisation, and collaboration.

Where You'll Be Working

You will join Change teams within the Chief Operating Office. The role offers a hybrid working model, with at least two days per week spent at our Swindon Head Office.

Programme Structure

The placement is a 12-month programme combining practical experience, professional development, and workplace learning. You will contribute to meaningful work from day one, with support for your learning and growth. The programme includes induction, technical training, and development support. You will also participate in a 10-month collaborative project with other Industrial Placement students and attend development workshops.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking curious, motivated individuals currently in their second year of a university degree. You should be passionate about solving problems, learning new skills, and working with others. Key attributes include:

• An interest in business change, project delivery, or business analysis.
• Confidence in working with people and contributing ideas.
• Curiosity about organisational improvement.
• Ambition for growth and development.
• A logical and methodical approach.
• The ability to build relationships across the business.
• Drive, high performance, and a commitment to learning.
• A determination to prioritise customers.

Benefits

• Structured learning, personalised development, and hands-on experience.
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus based on performance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Wellhub access for fitness and wellbeing options, plus free on-site gyms at selected locations.
• A competitive pension.
• Additional benefits through a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Up to 14 paid hours per year for volunteering.
• Life assurance.

Application Process

Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button. You will be asked to answer quick questions, complete online assessments, and a short video interview. Successful candidates may be invited to an assessment centre in January 2027.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship cannot be offered for this programme. All successful applicants will need to demonstrate their right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.