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Support recruitment, employer branding, and talent acquisition activities while developing HR and hiring expertise through a structured graduate programme.
What’s in it for you…
We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you’re not just taking a job — you’re starting a career with real support behind it.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays
Group Personal Pension Plan
Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
Cycle to Work scheme
Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
Life assurance cover
Long service recognition
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Paid volunteering opportunities in your community
About the role…
The UK utilities industry is transforming fast - and so are we. We're looking for a driven and passionate Talent Acquisition Graduate who’s eager to be part of something bigger. If you're excited about supporting frontline teams that deliver vital services 24/7/365 and want your work to have a real impact on local communities, this is your chance to make a difference from day one. This role will involve travel to our Chorley & Warrington office.
As a Talent Acquisition Graduate, you will…
Supporting the Talent Acquisition Partners with day-to-day recruitment activities
Managing and responding to emails & queries that come via the careers inbox
Review of CVs for roles with high volume of applications
Supporting the coordination of career events
Attending career fairs to grow the Ipsum brand & our current opportunities
Responsible for right to work compliance with pre starters
Manage general queries from candidates/hiring managers
Support group wide projects led by the Head of Talent Acquisition
About you…
We're looking for a driven and ambitious graduate with a 2:1 or above in any subject who’s ready to kick-start their career in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you're eager progress your career in a people focussed role and keen to pursue professional qualifications, we’ll back your journey every step of the way.
You’ll be building strong relationships across the business from HR and Operations to senior leadership - so confidence and communication skills are key. This role is perfect for someone who’s not just looking for a job, but a long-term career path with real progression opportunities.
Our Graduate Programme involves…
A structured two-year programme with a range of work placements that will gibe you a breadth of knowledge
Mentoring programme
Buddy programme for informal support and guidance
Support to study for either CIPD accredited qualification or leadership/management experience
Our commitment to Equal Opportunities...
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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How to apply
Apply directly through the company website. Clicking the link below will open the application page in a new window.
Location: UK wide
Industry: Engineering
At Ipsum, we provide specialist infrastructure services across the UK’s regulated water and energy companies and private sector businesses. We work with our customers to maintain, optimise and develop their above and below ground assets to ensure security and resilience, and with our smart systems and ways of working, we ensure we deliver on time, on budget and safely. At Ipsum, we develop long-term working relationships with our customers by providing essential utility services on both public and private networks. We have many long-term contracts and framework arrangements in place which are built upon great customer service, safe working practices and the ability to flex and deploy specialist skillsets at short notice. The growth of Ipsum has been built upon our people and our ability to meet the demanding and ever-changing needs of our customers. The UK utility sector is evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer demand, regulatory-driven outcomes and to exploit new innovative technologies, at Ipsum we will continue to grow in this sector by being a reliable, flexible and agile service partner that helps customers meet these new challenges. As we know, utility service provision is not a 9 to 5 business, our customers don’t switch off their networks or assets at night, or at the weekends, or on holidays, or when things are quiet. They need them to work round the clock – and we at Ipsum are right beside them 24/7 to make sure they do. We pride ourselves in providing specialist scheduled maintenance services, being able to respond to an individual call-out or mobilise onto a major upgrade project and that our customers can rely on Ipsum 24/7/365.
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