General Business Placement Student

3 weeks ago


Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Dawsongroup Full time

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


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