Graduate Programme - Tech and Business Change

  • Full-time
  • Working Hours: Standard (09:00am-17:30pm)
  • Department: Commercial Change & Operations
  • Office or Field Based: Office Based (Cheadle, SK8 3GW)
  • Contract type: Permanent

Company Description

Here at Together, we’ve been providing specialist finance (loans and mortgages) for 50 years. And although we’re an experienced market leader, we’re a lot like a start-up: growing fast, and always innovating.

Our Graduate Programme promises far more than just a job; it’s the chance to join a thriving business, learn from the best people in the industry, and grow your skills quickly. Join us, and you’ll gain lots of exposure to meaningful business projects, designed to help you gain a holistic understanding of our business, and provide you with an exceptional grounding in property and financial services.

As the world moves to a new way of working, we are looking for innovators who would like to join us and help shape the future of finance technology at Together.  Whether you have a passion for software engineering, design or innovative technology generally, join our Tech team to accelerate your learning and your career. You will join a team of industry experts who will work with you to accelerate your development as well as the opportunity to be at the forefront of a radical transformation programme.

With exciting learning opportunities at its core, whatever you work on it will be unique, varied, and will have a direct and rewarding impact on the success of our business.

Job Description

Graduate Software Engineer - You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary product team, to design, implement and support in the production of bespoke software systems. Our tech stacks vary between products but include .Net Core, React, Azure API Management, Visual Studio Code / 2019, SQL Server 2014, Azure Devops, Git

APMO - You will cover a diverse range of activities to support the delivery of our Agile Portfolio. You will build your ability in stakeholder management, organising the priorities and project plans to drive value. This role will equip you with the skills and qualifications to grow in your career in a range of areas.

Project Manager – You will support the management and oversight of key change projects across the Change Function and help to develop clear delivery plans to meet the objectives and outcomes of the Project. Work across software delivery projects, change and configuration management and infrastructure and technology refresh projects       

Architecture and Design Graduate – You will use architectural tools and modelling software to define and document  solutions that affect our systems, applications, processes, procedures and reporting. You will develop an understanding of the different architectural domains and how they work together; Technology, Data and Business. Guide the design-direction of projects by ensuring that solutions meet the expectations of multiple stakeholders, whilst abiding by our desired target architecture.

Throughout your programme you will be fully supported by a dedicated Academy Manager, as well as being mentored by Senior Leaders and previous Together Graduates during the course of the programme.

What our programme offers you:

  • Exposure to lots of meaningful business projects and departments to give you a rounded understanding of the Financial Services industry and our business (this will depend on the needs of the business at the time);
  • Graduate and CSR team projects, giving you the chance to have a real impact on our business and on the wider community;
  • Industry recognised qualifications (where applicable) to support you with your career in financial services;
  • A competitive salary with annual review and bonus potential, as well as access to our industry leading long term incentive plan, Together Shared Rewards;
  • A range of employee benefits including 26 days holiday (increases up to 29 with tenure), your Birthday off, access to a local gym, pension, health care, access to our company holiday homes, and much more!              

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

  • To be considered for a Tech role you will have a passion for technology and innovation a 2:2 ideally in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) subject. (You will have graduated in 2023 or are due to complete in 2024);
  • An interest and enthusiasm to work in the Financial Services industry;
  • Able to commute to Cheadle on a daily basis; 
  • The drive and passion to succeed in an ambitious business;
  • A problem solving approach and a keen desire to lean new tools and technologies;
  • You will often present your ideas to the senior management so excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the confidence to engage with senior managers are vital.

Our selection process consists of:

  • Application (CV)
  • A telephone interview;
  • An onsite (Cheadle) assessment centre;

To apply please use the link

To read more about the business go to our website at

https://togethermoney.com/about-us/careers/

Additional Information

Benefits working at Together

  • 26 days holiday, (increasing with service) your birthday off, and bank holidays
  • Buy & sell holidays
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Matched pension contribution 
  • Life assurance 
  • Critical illness cover
  • Health cash plan 
  • Private medical insurance
  • Free access to company holiday homes 
  • Travel season ticket loans
  • Ride to work scheme 
  • Free local gym access 
  • Local bar / restaurant discounts 

Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. 

Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.