Training Business Partner

Thales Ground Transportation Systems UK (GTS) are helping to shape the future of the rail industry in the UK, and beyond. We specialise in signalling and communication, collaborating with the biggest names in the industry to deliver the rail of the future. Our Early Careers opportunities offer the chance to make a real difference to everyday lives, through the work that we do. This role is expected to transition to Hitachi Rail as part of the transfer of ownership of GTS from Thales. Ground Transportation Systems UK (GTS) are helping to shape the future of the rail industry in the UK. We specialise in signalling and communication, collaborating with the biggest names in the industry to deliver the rail of the future. This role is expected to transition to Hitachi Rail as part of the transfer of ownership of GTS from Thales.
We currently have a 12 month Fixed-Term opportunity for a Business Support Partner to join us in London, supporting our two UK VPs. This will be a hybrid role, with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in one of our London based offices (mainly St Katherine’s Dock and occasionally Waterloo and Stratford offices as well as offices outside of London including offsite events).
Complex diary management of two UK VPs, including the management of travel itineraries and customer interaction
Booking local and international travel through Concur and associated tasks, such as organising visas
Communications – writing and proof-reading comms to be sent on behalf of the Director as well as co-ordinating site communications plans with internal and external comms team
Excellent stakeholder management at board level as well as senior external customers
Strong communication both verbally and digital
Ability to troubleshoot and provide ad-hoc IT support, often at short notice and under pressure
We aim to complete a two stage interview process, with the first interview held virtually with our Business Support Team Manager and HR Director, and the second interview in-person at our St Katherine’s Dock office, with our Business Support Team Manager and UK VP. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
GTS UK is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of GTS UK. We appreciate the strength that diversity adds to our teams. When you join us, you will be part of a business that is striving to be a welcoming, inclusive place to work. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
LI-DH1 Location: London, United Kingdom Thales Ground Transportation Systems UK (GTS) are helping to shape the future of the rail industry in the UK, and beyond. We specialise in signalling and communication, collaborating with the biggest names in the industry to deliver the rail of the future. Our Early Careers opportunities offer the chance to make a real difference to everyday lives, through the work that we do. This role is expected to transition to Hitachi Rail as part of the transfer of ownership of GTS from Thales.
Ground Transportation Systems UK (GTS) are helping to shape the future of the rail industry in the UK. We specialise in signalling and communication, collaborating with the biggest names in the industry to deliver the rail of the future. This role is expected to transition to Hitachi Rail as part of the transfer of ownership of GTS from Thales.
We currently have a 12 month Fixed-Term opportunity for a Business Support Partner to join us in London, supporting our two UK VPs. This will be a hybrid role, with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in one of our London based offices (mainly St Katherine’s Dock and occasionally Waterloo and Stratford offices as well as offices outside of London including offsite events).
Complex diary management of two UK VPs, including the management of travel itineraries and customer interaction
Booking local and international travel through Concur and associated tasks, such as organising visas
Communications – writing and proof-reading comms to be sent on behalf of the Director as well as co-ordinating site communications plans with internal and external comms team
Excellent stakeholder management at board level as well as senior external customers
Strong communication both verbally and digital
Ability to troubleshoot and provide ad-hoc IT support, often at short notice and under pressure
We aim to complete a two stage interview process, with the first interview held virtually with our Business Support Team Manager and HR Director, and the second interview in-person at our St Katherine’s Dock office, with our Business Support Team Manager and UK VP. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
GTS UK is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of GTS UK. We appreciate the strength that diversity adds to our teams. When you join us, you will be part of a business that is striving to be a welcoming, inclusive place to work. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.
With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.
We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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