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General Business Placement Student

Salary £££
Location Milton Keynes
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This is a Temporary, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.

The Vacancy

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated General Business undergraduate placement student to join our Bus & Coach division, based at our Head Office in Milton Keynes.

 

This position is only available for universty undergraduates, who are graduating after June 2025, and are studying a Business degree or similar. 

 

This role offers a unique opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute to key business initiatives and gain exposure to various aspects the business lifecycle and analytics.

 

As a key member of our team, you will work closely with our Bus & Coach team to provide multi-level support across the business and assist with the day-to-day tasks required to ensure the smooth and efficient running of Dawsongroup bus and coach, adding a valuable contribution, whist gaining an overview of all departments.

 

This role will be a full time office based position, working 40 hours per week. Daily working hours will be 08:30 and 17:30 with a 1 hour unpaid lunch break.

 

The successful candidate will:

  • Assist with external events
  • Analyse data and helping key staff to use data to enhance the business.
  • Gain a medium depth understanding of the purpose and functions within each of the key business areas.
  • Offer practical support to other staff members, including deputization when absent or on leave.
  • Receive external enquiries and ensure that are handled or dealt with in a timely and professional manner.
  • Gain an understanding of our financial systems and instruments, and be able to use the data to make practical suggestions to benefit the business
  • Visit supplier locations to inspect work in progress and report to management
  • Any other duties as instructed by the Executive Assistant 

 

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post-holder and according to the future challenges/developments in the company.
 

Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate who is currently studying a degree in Business or similar.

 

Skills

  • Self-motivated and eager to enhance their studies within a dynamic environment
  • Must be driven, resilient and able to multitask, with great attention to detail
  • Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal and presentation skills will be essential
  • Strong analytical skills are highly desirable
  • Numerate, computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and the ability to learn company-specific software if required.
  • The ability to research, analyse and present material clearly and concisely
  • Punctual, flexible, adaptable
  • Happy to work individually or as part of a team

The Company

Dawsongroup bus and coach is a busy team that focuses on providing quality service and achieving sustainable growth across the sector, with a high degree of social responsibility. If you’re looking for a job that is more than just a job, then explore the positions available today.

Luxury

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33 days

33 days paid leave per year (including bank holidays)

Life assurance

Life assurance x2 annual salary

Support

Employee networks, mental health support and Wellbeing teams across the business to support you at work and outside work

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