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Scope of the role: At UEL, we believe in creating opportunities for growth, as we know that developing our people is key to supporting world-class care. That's why a career here is an exciting and evolving journey with endless opportunities to learn and thrive. Our two-year Graduate Programme involves various placements withinour EFCD department, learning how it works as well as understanding how the wider hospital functions, and the two are co-dependent. During this time you will gain hands-on experience within the NHS, developing essential competencies, including: Leadership skills Communication and collaboration within a complex organisation Operational and performance management Financial management Strategic planning Staff management Change management, project management, and service improvement Youll receive mentorship from a senior leader at UEL who will guide you through the programme. In addition to the work-based experience, you will also complete a formal Estates management qualification and leadership programme with one of our national training partners. Detailed Job Description: During your recruitment journey, we will be evaluating your ability to: Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with diverse teams across the Trust, with a strong emphasis on communication Work effectively under pressure, supported by an encouraging and motivated team Analyse problems and develop practical, workable solutions Essential Application Criteria: You will have, or be predicted to achieve, a 2:2 or higher in a degree subject relevant to Estates, Facilities and Capital Development. You will demonstrate UELs core values of Working Together, Patients First, and Always Improving Apprenticeship Criteria: These roles are funded by the Government Apprenticeship Scheme and do not offer visa sponsorship. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria: You should have been ordinarily resident in the UK for at least the past 3 years You must have permission from the UK government to live in the UK (for non-educational purposes) or hold pre-settled or settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme Additional Information: Key dates for our Graduate Recruitment and Assessment Programme: Application deadline: 10 March 2025 (Please attach your CV and provide evidence of how you demonstrate our values) Online testing deadline: 2 April 2025 Pre-screening interview deadline: 18 April 2025 Virtual Assessment Centre: 2 May 2025 Final Interview Panel and UEL visit: 7 May 2025 Programme Start Date: w/c 1 September 2025