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Occupational Psychology Graduate Scheme - Edinburgh
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Use psychology theory, knowledge and practice to supercharge the way we work.
Duration: 2 years
Salary: £42,000 plus fantastic benefits
Locations: Bristol, Leeds and Edinburgh. Mix office and home working with our hybrid working policy.
Qualifications: Earn a fully funded Stage 2 Chartership
A front-row seat to the science of work
When it comes to shaping how one of the UK’s largest organisations works, traditional HR can only take us so far. We need data that leaves no room for guesswork. Technology that keeps people and processes connected. And strategy that’s born out of insight. Exactly what our People & Places teams do every single day.
But they don’t do it alone. Our occupational psychologists are the people behind the people – using behavioural science, research and insight to understand what makes work work better. Join us on the Occupational Psychology Graduate Scheme and see how it all happens up close.
2 years. Three rotations.
You’ll Do The Hard Yards In a Training-to-profession Scheme That Puts You Front And Centre Of Occupational Psychology In Action. And Along The Way, You’ll
- Bring your scientific know-how, insight and creativity to the most important challenges we face as an organisation
- Understand how psychology is used in a real business setting
- Help improve performance and wellbeing by improving how we work and make decisions
The work you could be doing
Throughout The Scheme, You’ll Find Yourself Touching a Range Of Projects Within The People Function. Whether It’s Assessment And Selection Or Performance And Development, You’ll Back Every Decision You Make With Data And Research. You’ll Also
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- Decode how collaboration, office design and colleague experience can drive engagement, productivity and wellbeing
- Conduct applied research and lead projects to uncover what drives performance
- Evaluate our existing people systems and frameworks and understand how we can improve performance management, leadership capability and talent processes
- Analyse colleague data to explain patterns, challenge assumptions and influence how the organisation functions
- Create frameworks and guidance that make way for occupational psychology to be used throughout the business
- Design fair and effective assessments that improve how we evaluate potential, performance and development
And whatever you do, you won’t be doing it alone. A dedicated supervisor will always have your back, so you’ll stay on track with your own development as well. You’ll also have access to a growing community of Occupational Psychologists across the Group, giving you plenty of opportunities to learn and make your mark as part of a function that’s always evolving.
What you’ll take away
By the end of the scheme, you’ll have the skills, the confidence and the experience to apply psychology in a commercial environment – where everything you do will improve how we work together to serve our customers. You’ll also complete a fully funded Stage 2 training, working towards Chartered Psychologist status.
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Requirements
What you need to apply
- Be eligible for the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership
- Be currently studying towards or have completed a BPS-accredited Master’s in Occupational Psychology
- While we do not require a set projected minimum degree achievement, we strongly recommend the ability to be able to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this, alongside behaviours and values, will be assessed through the application process.
- We cannot sponsor visas.
Location
This programme operates in various UK regional locations, including Bristol, Leeds, and Edinburgh.
You’ll select one of these regional locations and will be based in various offices for the duration of your programme. We support hybrid working, where you’ll be expected to spend a minimum of two days each week in the office where you have been placed.
Opening and closing date
Applications for our People Science Graduate Scheme open on 10th September. Bristol and Edinburgh applications will close on 25th October and Leeds will close on 8th November.
Apply soon, as this scheme may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
How to Apply
Our application process is designed to help you shine. We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture.
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