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BT Graduate Programme Functional Specialist |
| Industry: |
Communication & IT |
| Region: |
Europe |
| Open to: |
Graduates, 2:1 degree |
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| Duration: |
2-3 years |
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Entry criteria
You’ll need to have:
* Graduated, or be on course to graduate, with at least a 2:1 degree*
* 280 UCAS points**
* A grade B in GCSE Maths if you are applying for our Finance programme
* Fluency in the spoken business language for the country you are applying for
* International applications are accepted for entry to the UK programme, for all other countries applicants need to have the permanent right to work in that country.
We accept equivalent qualifications (including international ones) for all minimum entry requirements.
* A 2.2 degree minumum will be accepted if applicants also have a postgraduate degree.
** Discretion will be applied on an individual basis for applications from disabled applicants.
Personal qualities
Qualifications aren't everything, either. We’re looking for people with the following attributes:
* Integrity – customers are at the very heart of everything we do. They rely on us, so it’s essential we keep our promises to them, as well as to each other. To do that, you’ll need the highest standards of personal integrity.
* Leadership – true leaders inspire, support and make important, well-reasoned decisions. To do this, you’ll need inner strength, confidence, and the ability to judge situations well and to act accordingly.
* Teamworking – teamwork is a vital part of everyday life at BT, so you’ll need to be able to interact and work really well with others as a unit – whatever your role.
* Communication – you could be dealing with customers, partners, suppliers or colleagues. To do this well, you’ll need to be great at communicating, and able to get complex and technical information across to people in a way they can understand.
* Co-ordination – the projects you’ll be working on will be pretty complicated, and good co-ordination is key to their success. You’ll need to be able to learn on the job, and multi-task to make sure everything stays on track.
* Creativity – we'll be looking to you to provide some of the inspiration and ideas to help us satisfy the current and future needs of our customers.
* Enthusiasm – we're looking for people who relish a challenge, and who are keen to get stuck in and make a difference.
Think you’ve got what it takes? Then we'd really like to hear from you. |
| Description: |
Do you want to earn a professional qualification at the same time as you develop your career? If so, then a role in one of our five functional specialist areas could be for you. Without BT's Functional Specialists, the company simply couldn’t operate. They provide a number of vital services for our business divisions and everyone else in BT. Whichever function you join, your development programme will be structured to help and support you while you train for your professional qualification.
See the options below to find out more:
* Finance
* HR
* Marketing
* Procurement and Supply Chain
* Law
FINANCE
Be part of something big
You’ll be joining a team that sits right at the heart of a major global company and which is involved in every area of the business. This means the type of work we expose you to is incredibly varied and a world away from the experience offered in a typical accountancy firm. It’s also fast-paced and challenging, but highly rewarding. For instance, you could be working on a deal worth over £750 million or providing financial insight for key customers or other areas of the business.
As a graduate on our three-year Finance programme, we’ll fully fund you through your CIMA qualification, which includes your exams, course fees and revision courses. We’ll give you time off work to study, and we’ll give you an extra bonus if you pass first time or if you win a CIMA award. By then you’ll also have a wealth of hands-on experience, core management skills and the chance to be a senior finance manager within two years of completing the programme.
ROLES YOU COULD EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
Reporting, Planning & Analysis – this involves preparing monthly journals and business critical reports for key areas of the business. You’ll need an eye for detail, a head for business and an analytical mind.
Business Insight – focusing on financial performance and analysis, you’ll need to be confident and comfortable working with, and presenting to, some of our largest customers and keen to add value right across the business.
HR
Could you help BT prepare itself for the future?
HR supports our global organisation, developing a culture where everyone can succeed to the best of their ability. To excel in HR, you’ll need to be perceptive, good at communicating and commercially astute. You’ll need to develop strong business acumen, and really get to grips with all the different parts of BT’s business. You'll work on projects in areas such as resourcing, employee relations, benefits, training and policy development, helping BT to make the most of its people and prepare itself for an exciting future.
During the programme, you’ll either take on an all-round role as one of our HR business partners, or get the opportunity to specialise in areas such as learning and development, performance management and employee relations. You'll also be giving managers and their teams support and advice on a daily basis in areas like resourcing, training, and policy development. By the time you finish your programme, we’ll have supported you to become a full CIPD member.
MARKETING
Do you have creative flare and a sharp commercial mind?
Our marketing teams are responsible for the face and voice of our business. We have teams specialising in all areas of media communications, brand strategy, new product development, market forecasting and product management. Marketing is an exciting place to be, whatever you get involved in, and you’ll need to be able to think outside the box and have keen business acumen. Our graduate development programme will give you the business skills to thrive in this demanding environment. You can gain experience in various different roles, and in a number of different areas including insight and research, campaigns, communications, propositions and marketing operations. There are also opportunities to become a product manager or lead the development of new ones. As part of the programme, we will also fund your study towards a Chartered Institute of Marketing qualification.
ROLES YOU COULD EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
Product Management – this role involves developing products both commercially and technically to meet evolving customer and market needs. You’ll need to be practical and able to persuade, negotiate and influence.
BT Business – this area involves defining propositions that generate revenue and working with external agencies to develop campaigns as part of a propositions team. You’ll need tenacity, leadership skills and a great understanding of BT’s customers.
Consumer Marketing – excellent personal skills and an analytical mind are essential to define, develop and implement marketing programmes and campaigns that create revenue and grow our business. Our most visible responsibility is for BT’s main advertising campaigns – we’re one of the biggest advertisers in the UK. You’ll need to be sharp, enthusiastic and energetic.
PROCUREMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN
Good under pressure with a keen eye for business?
Procurement is at the heart of BT’s business, driving a radical commercial agenda by engaging with BT’s business units and its supply base in a dynamic and robust manner. Supply Chain is BT's in-house logistics providers and graduates joining this team could have a real line management position from day one.
As well as developing your knowledge of procurement and core skills, you’ll build relationships around the business, ensuring our suppliers act as socially responsible as we do. We’ll help you develop your negotiation skills and structure your programme to help you achieve your CIPS qualification. In Supply Chain, there are plenty of opportunities to gain experience at one of BT’s transport depots, in one of our warehouse operations, or as a business development and service manager. We’ll also help you get your Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in National Road Haulage Operations.
ROLES YOU COULD EXPERIENCE INCLUDE:
Procurement – you’ll make sure the products and services we procure are right for the business, of a high quality, and deliver maximum commercial advantage to BT. You'll need a keen eye for business, a creative mind and sharp commercial instincts as you negotiate the best deals and contracts with suppliers.
Supply Chain – as part of BT's in-house logistics team, you’ll enjoy problem solving that focuses on delivering great customer service. You’ll need excellent people skills and the ability to manage diverse teams and connect with people at all levels.
LAW
A legal mind and a head for business
Joining BT’s 600-strong law function team means you’ll be working in one of the world’s largest in-house legal teams. We handle the majority of BT’s legal needs including employment law, litigation, competition and commercial contracts. The teams work closely with the business to develop and enhance BT’s business. The ever-changing nature of our business and the services we offer means one of the biggest challenges we face is ensuring the law keeps up with the fast changing technology.
Graduates on our brand new Law programme will complete a part-time study training contract. This allows you to start earning whilst also studying part-time for your Legal Practice Course (LPC) qualification and commencing your training contract. Through rotational seats, you’ll gain experience in at least three distinct areas of English law. Litigation is a must, and other areas include Commercial, Employment, Corporate, Mergers and Acquisitions, Competition and Contracts.
You’ll have much more commercial involvement than you'd get in private practice, as well as more responsibility and autonomy earlier in your career. You won’t be alone though, as you’ll be able to draw on the vast knowledge, experience and support of a highly successful and award-winning team. And once qualified, you may even want to move into other parts of the business or other countries, where you can apply the skills and knowledge you’ve acquired during your training. |
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Application advice
Applying for a graduate development programme can be daunting, especially if this is your first time. Here are some hints and tips to give you a flying start:
Before you apply
First, consider these questions:
* Why should BT employ me?
This will help you focus on your strengths
* Which area of BT am I most interested in?
This will help you decide where and how you would best fit in
* Would I be happy to relocate if I need to?
Remember, some of our roles are rotational. You’ll get the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in different locations, but you’ll need to be prepared to travel.
Completing your online application
* Print and read the guidance notes before completing the form
* Gather all the information you need before you start, including academic qualifications, work experience, full postal addresses of previous employers, and the awarding body for your A-Levels and GCSEs etc
* Make sure you have enough time to fill it in before the deadline
* Write your answers in a Word document first so you can check spelling and grammar before cutting and pasting into the application form
* Check, check and check again. Good presentation, spelling and grammar are essential in making that all-important first impression
* Before you submit your form, review your application to see if you could add anything to support it.
* Print out your completed application for future reference. It may come in useful if you're successful in reaching the later stages of the application process
* Ask a friend or colleague you trust to review your application before hitting the 'submit' button
Capability questions
These questions provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate that you have the skills and attributes we're looking for, so:
* The responses to these questions are the key information we use to assess your application and we strongly recommend that you set aside time to think carefully about your responses and use the full word allocation – remember we cannot assess information that is not there
* Take time to think about your answers and don't underestimate the value of your university experiences
* Before you start, list all the challenging situations and projects you've been involved in, including those where you've helped someone else (remember BT's customer focus)
* Be as explicit as possible and don't exaggerate, as we will assess your answers on the basis of the evidence you give us
* Don't cut and paste the same answers into different application forms. Carefully construct the answer to the question asked
Online psychometric tests
* Treat this like an exam
* Make sure you've got everything you'll need, and that you're somewhere you won't be disturbed
* Practice tests are available online – use these to help you get a good understanding of what you’re being asked to do
* These tests will be repeated at the assessment centre to compare with your online results, so we'll be looking for a high degree of consistency in your answers
Telephone interview
* Research BT before the interview to demonstrate that you have a genuine interest in the organisation and our business
* Re-familiarise yourself with your application form and identify which situations you'd like to focus on
* Make a few notes beforehand to refer to during the interview.
* Treat this like a face-to-face interview
* Be in a quiet, private location where you won't be disturbed
* Make sure you're comfortable and have what you need, like a glass of water, pen and paper
Assessment
We’ll be looking for evidence to support your experiences and to prove that you have the required skills to work for us, so:
* Be yourself, as the assessors are looking for consistency throughout the day
* Know the organisation to show us you're serious about working for BT
* Prepare and be clear about your own strengths and weaknesses and what you can bring to BT
* Take an active role in the group exercise and role play – your behaviour and interaction with others will be recorded and evaluated |
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