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Q: How much are graduates paid during the programme?
A: Graduates receive a competitive salary of £27,500 during the programme as well as a signing-on award of £2,000. In addition to your salary you will receive a 15% non-contributory pension, private health cover, 26 days holiday and life assurance, all of which are part of our flexible benefits package. Should you relocate for one of your placements (for example, you are based in London but go to Bristol on placement) we will provide you with a company apartment and core travel expenses.
Q: How long does it take someone to complete your programme?
A: Our programme lasts for eighteen months with an additional two month induction period when you join us.
Q: Do you guarantee a job upon completion of the programme?
A: At the end of the programme you will be able to apply for permanent roles available in any of our business areas.
Q: Where does the programme take place?
A: You may be based in London or Bristol.
Q: How many hours a day does the programme last? Will graduates be expected to work or study after hours at home?
A: Working hours are generally 9am to 5pm. We encourage our graduates to be conscientious to get the most out of the programme, but no formal after hours study is set.
Q: Can graduates move between departments?
A: Yes, in fact we encourage it. Graduates will spend three periods of six months in different departments, depending on their needs and those of the company.
Q: What if a graduate wants to further study in a few years' time? Might the company provide sponsorship?
A: Sponsorship of further education is provided for individuals if the study is relevant and will add value to the business.
Q: How should candidates apply?
A: Go to the 'Apply' section on these graduate pages and complete our online application form.
Q: When should they apply?
A: The deadline for the 2008 Leadership Programme intake has now passed. We will be accepting applications for the 2009 intake from 1st September 2008.
Q: What's the application process?
A: Should your application meet our requirements, the next stage will be a telephone interview. Then, if we think you're suitable, we'll invite you to our London assessment centre. If successful, the final stage will be a face-to-face panel interview with two of our directors.
Q: Will I have to do psychometric tests?
A: Yes. We use them to assess your suitability for the programme at the assessment centre. You can test yourself and receive advice and sample questions on similar tests here.
http://www.shl.com/SHL/uk/CandidateHelpline/CandidateHelpline.htm
Q: When do successful applicants start the programme?
A: The starting date for the 2008 Leadership Programme is September 2008.
Q: Does Motability Operations sponsor graduates who require a work permit?
A: Unfortunately, as we receive sufficient applications for the number of vacancies on the Motability Operations graduate Leadership Programme, we do not need to extend our search to applicants from outside of the EU. Additionally, we are unable to help with work permit applications. If you wish to apply for the Leadership Programme you must have secured a valid work permit before we can consider your application.