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Help keep taps flowing and toilets flushing across the North West At United Utilities, we're not only essential service providers to over 7 million customers across the region but we're also at the forefront of tackling some of the biggest climate and environmental challenges in a generation. All our people are essential in achieving our net zero targets and creating a more resilient North West. It's a big job and a lot of work goes on behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly for our customers. From operating our pipes and improving water quality, to embracing new technologies and safeguarding the local environment - whether you're in our head office or out on site, there's always plenty going on. Our internship programmes will give you the opportunity to learn first-hand how we make this happen. We have been awarded with a Glassdoor Employees' Choice Award, recognising the Best Places to Work in 2020. We were ranked #19 company in the UK, based solely on the input of employees, who provide feedback on their jobs, work environments and companies on Glassdoor, one of the world's largest job and recruiting sites. You will be joining the United Utilities family of over 5,000 employees who all help to provide great service for our 7 million customers. Role Overview On our one year placement, you'll get both technical training and personal development opportunities that will equip you with the skills you need to grow, thrive and succeed in your career. You will be entrusted with graduate-level responsibilities and spend the balance of your time working alongside an established finance team of over 120 employees, who have a great track record in delivering strong financial results. You'll develop your understanding of how our critical finance function supports United Utilities in helping life flow smoothly for our seven million customers across the North West. You will gain opportunity to work with and gain experience in financial accounting, management accounting and business decision-making. As your internship progress there will be substantial scope to take on additional responsibilities as you gain more experience. Don't worry, we won't throw you in at the deep end. You'll have mentors and managers with you as you progress through your placement and support you as you work towards your personal development goals. What we are looking for You will be on track for a minimum of a 2:1 in your degree and undertaking a placement year during your studies at university. You should possess excellent written and interpersonal skills and have the ability to communicate and influence across multiple stakeholder groups. You must be highly computer literate and be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. You should be able to be comfortable working flexibly across a range of tasks and activities to deadlines, be able to prioritise your time. You should possess the resilience and determination to succeed in a commercial/competitive environment. Benefits Don't worry, you won't be going it alone. Your mentor and manager will work with you as you progress through your placement and support you as you work towards your personal development goals. When you join our Intern Scheme you'll receive a good salary, and you'll also be eligible for a bonus of up to 7.5%. You get 26 days holiday to take during your placement, and at our fantastic Lingley Mere site we have an onsite gym, coffee shops and other great facilities. And while access to an award-winning pension scheme might not be top of your priorities right now, responsible employers like us make sure you get one anyway - you'll pay 5% in to your pot and you'll get an extra 10% from the company. And that's not the only way to save, as you'll be able to buy company shares as part of the employee share buy scheme. Internship Duration 12 months How to apply All roles will be advertised on our United Utilities Career's Page. Roles will be advertised on selected University portals to encourage applications. All applications will need to be completed online through the United Utilities Careers Page. We need fantastic people to enable us to deliver a great service to the public. We are committed to reaching and recruiting from every community and then supporting employees to achieve their full potential ensuring they feel valued and included, regardless of their gender, age, race, disability, sexual orientation, or social background. If you are offered a job with us, a number of pre-employment checks need to be carried out before your appointment can be confirmed. Any offer of employment with United Utilities will be subject to a satisfactory checking report from the Disclosure Scotland / the Disclosure and Barring Service. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview at our head office in Warrington during the week commencing 27 May 2024.
Sales Aftercare Assistant Location: Hybrid, Didsbury, Manchester Salary: £26,250 - £28,819 per annum 12 Month fixed term contract Full time / 35 hours per week Welcome to Gecko Homes, an integral part of the Southway Housing Trust family. Located in the heart of Didsbury in Manchester, we are committed to selling, renting, and managing homes across South Manchester and Cheshire East. We are dedicated to building communities our homeowners and tenants proudly call home. At Gecko, our team's commitment to our customers is at the heart of our success. We are friendly and approachable, and every team member is passionate about delivering exceptional service to new and existing customers. As part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals who are dedicated to creating a positive experience for our customers. Whether that is a new enquiry about one of our homes or an existing customer who needs some support once they have moved in, we are always on hand to help. Joining us means being part of a local Housing Trust that is as committed to its employees' growth as it is to serving the community. At Gecko, you will grow your career in a setting that rewards dedication, supports ambition, and champions the collective effort of our team to make a difference. The Sales Aftercare Assistant will work within our Sales Team supporting the Aftercare Officer with managing all aspects of aftercare for new homeowners once they move in. Working alongside our Sales, Marketing and Development team the Aftercare Assistant will play a key role in ensuring our homeowners receive outstanding customer service once they have moved into their new homes. The role will include logging and monitoring defects and administering and coordinating appointments with our customers and main development contractors. The post will be hybrid working and travel to our other locations will be required. This post is a 12-month fixed term contract. Closing Date: 21 May 2024 Interview Date: w/c 27 May 2024 For an informal discussion please contact Christina Tattersall, Sales and Marketing Manager at or on . Strictly no agencies. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or from an ethnic minority background or ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form. Please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited for an interview. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and please let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited in for an interview.