Graduate Trainee Waitrose Retail

Working pattern/flexible working - This is a hybrid working role, therefore your time will primarily be split between working in our stores (location dependent based on applicants location) And up to one day a week in our Bracknell Head Office. Salary range - The salary range for this role is set at £31,000 - £41,000 Contract type - This is a 2 year fixed term contract Hours of work - 37.5 hours per week, working hours can be discussed at interview stage however weekend working on a rotation basis should be expected. For your Waitrose shop rotations the home location of the successful candidates will be taken into consideration for their placements. We would aim for your rotation shops to be within an hour of travel time or 30 miles. For your Head Office rotation your role will be based at our Bracknell Head Office campus. Please note, any cost incurred as a result of travel to the office is the responsibility of the successful candidate. If you are required to travel to additional locations, our Travel Time and Expenses policies will apply. Essential skills/experience you'll need You will need to be working towards, or achieved, the minimum of an honours degree within the last 12 months inclusive, to be eligible to apply. We will be unable to accept applications from Graduates before 2024. Demonstrate a genuine passion and interest in grocery retail Demonstrate the ability to be able to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions Have a focus on continuous improvement Be curious, creative and analytical Keep the customer in mind in identifying and developing solutions Be a team player Be flexible and adaptable Strong written and verbal communication skills Mobility - Some rotations will be field-based covering a shop region, significant travel and expectations of a flexible rota across the trading week will be central to the role. Digital literacy Strong organisation and time management skills Experience working in customer focussed retail role Desirable skills/experience you may have Demonstrated leadership experience either professionally or through extra-curricular activities, volunteer work or prior employment Project Management skills Networking skills